Wall Mirror

Wall Mirror

How to Hang Decorative Wall Mirrors

One way to add an elegant and distinctive touch of personality to any room in your home is to add a decorative wall mirror. These reflective works of art will express your personal creative good taste to the room in which they hang. With a plethora of styles, shapes and sizes, there is a good chance that you will find one to match the decor of any room in your home.

After you have explored all the styles, shapes and sizes and you have made your final decision, you want to be sure that when you mount your mirror that the mounting is done correctly. You want to be sure that you have done your homework and will have your mirror mounted safely on the wall. You don’t want to walk into the room and find your wall damaged and heaven forbid, find your new mirror shattered on the floor.

What you want to do is take the necessary steps, when hanging your mirror on the wall, to install this wall art correctly the first time around. When done the correct way, you will never have to worry about any accidents happening.

So now you have the wall mirror of your choice. You have selected the wall to hang it on. You have also selected the exact position on the wall to hang it.

The first thing you have to do is have someone hold the mirror against the wall where you want the mirror to hang, while you mark the wall with a pencil a short line somewhere near the center of each side of the mirror. Each line drawn can be as short as half an inch.

Now remove the handheld mirror from the wall and place it somewhere out of the way. You should now have four lines marked on the wall representing the outside perimeters of your reflective art piece. Using a ruler, measure where the center of your left and right side pencil lines will be. Make a pencil mark on the wall where the center is.

With the use of an electronic stud finder, go across the inside area that you have marked until you have an indication of where the wooden studs are located inside the wall. Once you find the studs make a pencil mark indicating where each stud is located.

On the back side of your wall mirror, look for where the mirror hanger attached to the back side of the mirror is located. Measure the distance where the hanger is located from the top of the mirror. Now go to the wall you have just pencil marked. From your top pencil mark, go down the center and mark on the wall, with pencil, exactly where the hanger will be located on the wall when the mirror is hung.

If your mirror has more than one hanger attached to the back side, then measure how far apart each hanger is from the center of the mirror. After you have measured the locations of the hangers, make the pencil markings on the wall where they will be located when the mirror is hung on the wall.

With an electric screwdriver, screw a wall clip on to the wall using a wood screw large enough and long enough to go through the wall and deep into the wooden stud inside the wall. If only one wall clip is necessary, make sure the clip is firmly attached to the wall and hang your mirror.

If your wall mirror requires two wall clips, then with a device called a level, go across the two screw hole markings you have marked on the wall and make any adjustments necessary to make sure your markings are level with each other.

When you are sure that your screw hole markings are level, go ahead and screw on the two wall clips using an electric screwdriver and a wood screw large enough and long enough to go through the wall and deep into the wooden stud inside the wall. . Always make sure your wall clips are securely attached to the wall before hanging your decorative wall mirror. Now hang your mirror.

With the proper tools and techniques hanging a decorative wall mirror is something most anyone can do. Within a few minutes this job can be completed and the results will be a reflection of the artful creativity in you.

About the Author

Joe Tobiasz is an expert in interior/exterior decorating. Along with his wife Barbara, they own and operate Wall-Decor-Concepts.com. For more information on Decorative Wall Mirrors, go to Wall Mirrors at: http://www.Wall-Decor-Concepts.com

18 Enchanted Kingdom Dragon Shield Wall Mirror NIB NEW    US $29.99

12 Painted Round Meditating Buddha Mirror Wall Decor    US $29.99

Magical Dragon LIGHT UP SENSOR TABLE WALL MANTLE MIRROR    US $24.25

DRAGON WALL MIRROR CANDLE HOLDER NEW NO BOX    US $9.95

DRAGON WALL MIRROR CANDLE HOLDER NEW    US $14.95

Gothic Wicked Gargoyle Demon Wall Mirror Evil    US $42.99

Magical LIGHTED DRAGON Wall MIRROR Comes Alive Mythical    US $41.95

Gothic Winged Dragon Candle Holder Wall Mirror    US $34.99

Dragon Lady Goddess Wall Mirror Large VERY UNIQUE    US $23.99

Colorful Dragon Candle Wall Sconce With Mirror Set 2    US $19.95

HIGHLY DETAILED WIZARD CAPTURES DRAGONS WALL MIRROR    US $14.00

Red Carved Wood Asian Dragon Wall Mirror from Indonesia    US $11.24

Magical Lighted Medieval Dragon Framed Wall Mirror NIB    US $49.95

Gargoyle Wall Mirror Vandor Gargoyles BedRoom Gothic    US $10.99

32253 Dragon Wall Mirror And Candleholder    US $14.95

Dragon Wall Mirror and Candleholder Figure Figurine DD    US $19.99

Wizards and Dragon Wall Mirror Gothic Mirror NEW    US $29.00

Wizard with Two Dragons Wall Mirror    US $29.99

Powered by phpBay Pro

	Over-the-Door Mirror - White Sale Price: $14.99 Average Rating:
	Features Modern Style Full-Length Mirror White Finish Plastic Frame Includes 2 Metal Over-the-Door Hangers Overall Dimensions: 15 x 1 x 50.75 "

	Green Aquarium Fish Mirror or Wall Decal Sale Price: $19.95
	Description This quality decal will really liven up and accentuate any room. Comes complete with easy to follow instructions to ensure perfect placement. If you are looking to find something to personalize your home then you have found it... Features Quality product that will last a long time! Comes with Instructions! Easy to Apply! Exceptional Value Personalize your home

Zadro Z300 Wall Mountable Fog Free Mirror List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $5.45 Average Rating:

Description (Product received may temporarily differ from image shown due to packaging update. Image and product details will be revised, shortly) - Features: Digital Alarm Clock - Anti-Fog Mirror - LED Light - Suction Cups - Splash Proof Features Beats the steam so you can get the best shave you've ever had Easily clips-on to a shower caddy or to any flat surface with included suction cup Great for shaving, applying facial treatments and removing make-up Ideal for home or travel

	Michael Jackson: This Is It (Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack) Sale Price: $20.58 Average Rating:
	Description The limited edition Blu-ray combo pack includes bonus DVD version of the film. Michael Jackson's This Is It will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London's O2 Arena...

	This Is It (Single-Disc Edition) Sale Price: $8.49 Average Rating:
	Description The CD features the original album masters of some of Michael's biggest hits such as "Billie Jean," "Smooth Criminal," "Human Nature," and "Thriller" arranged in the same sequence as they appear in the film...