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Best way hang a huge antique 30# mirror and avoid forward tilt?
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I have a very heavy antique mirror and want to hang on the wall safely, without creating too much damage to the walls and I want to avoid any forward tilt if possible. It is a fragile plaster ornate frame so I have to take extreme care with any mounting objects on the back of the mirror.
Thanks for your help!
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Hillela G.
on May 10, 2017
I found a solution for you!- Select a frame with a rabbet only deep enough to hold the art and the glass.
- Measure the height of your frame. Divide by 5. Call this value c (see below).
- Attach your eyelets or rings c inches down from the top of the frame.
- Install two wall-hooks located c inches inward from each side of the frame. You will definitely need to use a level the spot the hooks.
- String the wire with just enough slack to create 45-degree angles from the eyelets to the wall-hooks, while hiding the wall-hooks behind the top of the frame.
Attach bumpers to the bottom corners to stabilize the frame.Read more about the science behind it, its fascinating- http://chcollins.com/100Billion/2015/02/why-frames-tilt-forward/ -
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A
on May 10, 2017
Thank you Hillela for the great suggestions, especially the specific measurements And the link. I really appreciate it. The mirror has been in the family as far back as I can remember and I really want to hang & enjoy it! -
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Claude
on May 10, 2017
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Charlene Grubaugh
on May 25, 2017
Is it being hung by a wire? If so, shorten the wire to where it is about 1/3rd of the way down on the back--straight across and tighten (using eyelet screws) Might also add a thread spool glued to back at each bottom corner to help push the mirror away from the wall...Should help...what do you think? Could glue a small block of wood on each bottom corner. Just a suggestion.
Hillela G.
on May 10, 2017
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