Hi Everyone,
Would you please help me to find out if it is possible to hang a heavy mirror on a wall without stud. I found some heavy duty/ stud free hooks (below link) but are they reliable?
https://www.bunnings.com.au/zenith-40kg-zinc-plated-surehook-stud-free-picture-hanger_p3930271
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Hi @Serveh,
Let me tag a few helpful members who might be able to share their thoughts with you on how they would hang the mirror.
@LePallet, @Tara86, @ProjectPete, @Brad
Thanks,
Jason
Hi @Serveh
31kg sounds epic. Do you have a photo to share? why is it you can’t use a stud? Is there a hook on the back of this mirror?
if you want to hand anything from plaster I highly recommend this tool and the anchors.
@LePallet thank you. This is the mirror and the hook. Studs might not be at the right place to center the mirror 🙁
I have used the wall anchors with the setting tool and for my last job Wall Grabs by Macsim rated to 20kg in plaster just needs a No.2 square drive, I put them in with a screw driver no and need for a pilot hole in plaster type products just don't overtighten them as they would strip fairly easily.
Hi @Serveh. I apologise for the delay in my reply, I'd be happy to assist.
I've just made contact with Zenith about the Zenith 40kg Zinc Plated SurehookStud Free Picture Hanger and they have qualified that hook is suitable for holding up to 40kg in plasterboard. It appears you have a couple of fitting loops and using two of these hooks to support the 40kg would be more than sufficient.
If you have further questions or need assistance, please let me know.
Mitchell
@MitchellMc @Brad @LePallet @Jason
Hi guys,
Just an update on this project that I used 2 of https://www.bunnings.com.au/zenith-40kg-zinc-plated-surehook-stud-free-picture-hanger_p3930271 and worked perfectly.
Thank you all for your help and support 🙂
Many thanks for updating us on your solution. That's looks fantastic, well done!
We look forward to hearing about what your next project around the home will be.
Didn't you have to go through the stud for this project?
I am in a similar situation where my mirror weighs 15Kg. I have got advice to go straight to Stud.
Hi @Sugar,
It's definitely always best to hang the mirror from a solid structure like a stud. Feel free to add to your original post if you need further help.
Hi @Sugar ,
So sorry for the delay.
We ended up using 2 of https://www.bunnings.com.au/zenith-40kg-zinc-plated-surehook-stud-free-picture-hanger_p3930271.
And worked for us however, as @Jason mentioned it's always better to go with stud if you can.
@Serveh @Jason
Thank you for your suggestion.
I use stud on the left side of the mirror and I used this product: https://www.bunnings.com.au/ramset-wallmate-twist-n-lock-4-pack_p2260138
on the right side (because the mirror support did not fall on the stud). The total weight of the mirror itself was 13KG. It looks nice and firm. I think it worked for me.
That looks stunning. Well don!
@Serveh - nice project. May I know where did you get this mirror? It’s just gorgeous.
Hi @mj123,
Thanks for joining the discussion, @Serveh really does have a gorgeous mirror don't they? I had a quick search and found that if I use the terms vintage ornate bevelled rectangular mirror I was able to find similar style mirrors. Do you have a particular wall you are thinking a mirror like this for?
I hope you are finding Workshop to be inspirational and helpful, we look forward to reading about all your projects and plans.
Katie
Hi @KatieC , thank you for the pointer. I will look up for such mirrors.
I started looking into this discussion thread because I had already located one such heavy large mirror but I guess I will search some more. The suggestion of using "Zenith 40kg Zinc Plated SureHook Stud Free Picture Hanger" is helpful. I will use the same for my project on one side. The other side I have a stud so can put a regular hook. But if you or others have any suggestion on a particular hook which I can use which leaves very less gap between wall and mirror then please let me know.
Regards.
Hello @mj123
It's great that you've received excellent advice from my colleague. At the moment the mounting method you mentioned is currently the only one that has the least amount of gap. Alternate methods such as placing a timber or panel brace on the wall will produce a noticeable gap behind the mirror. The only other method you can use is to remove the plasterboard and install a timber nog on the inside stud wall and replaster it. This of course is the most involved as it will require you to disassemble part of your wall.
Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing your mirror installed and ready for use.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
