What to use to put mirror on wall

BEFORE YOU START

You need to know: Not all mirrors are meant to be hung. "Some are made to be leaners," explains Robert A. Downs of iLevelArt.com in Los Angeles, who has expertly hung mirrors and art for stars and design stores ranging from Heidi Klum and Ginnifer Goodwin to Grace Home Furnishings. "For these pieces, it's noted on the back, and should you hang it and it breaks, a producer's liability will not cover it."

A cable wire hung across an individual hook or nail is out of the question as it pertains to hanging a mirror. Rather, Downs explains that each "D hook" on the rear of the mirror wants its hook in the wall.

Jen Going, of the eponymous interior design firm and GoingHome furniture line, recommends so that it reflects more of the space, hanging a mirror high on the wall at a downward tilt.

THE BEST WAY TO HANG A MIRROR...

Above the mantel: Position it at least 4-5 inches above the very top of the mantel. "But with respect to the depth of the framework, you may want to go higher so you do not get a dark shadow cast on your decor," notes Downs.

In the bathroom: Downs recommends bringing in a professional to put in a framework around that mirror for extra visual interest while many toilet sinks will come with frameless mirrors mounted on the wall with adhesive. (A less costly option than busting the mirror off the wall and starting from scratch!)

Surfaces that are over hard: "Make certain to pick up special drill bits made entirely for tile, glass, or concrete," advises Downs. Then resume hanging with appropriate hardware as if you were hanging on drywall.

On the door: Choose a full length mirror and position it so it takes up as much of the door as possible. Downs urges confirming which you have a solid core door with so hardware will fasten in correctly to work, although mirror clips are an easy approach to do this.

WHERE TO HANG A MIRROR

In a living room with Southern exposure, you'll desire to make the most of comfy day light, so put the mirror on the wall opposite the window, counsels Going. Somewhere you wish to capitalize on morning light, or if it's a bedroom, try the adjacent window.

The dining room is just one of the most popular spaces for mirrors that are remarkable, particularly when there is an attractive chandelier. Be aware. "If it's a chandelier having an open bulb, the reflection may be glaring. Instead, try an antiqued mirror to diffuse it," says Going.

Both Downs and Going concur that an entry hall is just one of the very best locations in the home for a mirror. "Not only is is a beautiful accent, it is something to make a space look larger and brighter," she says.

HINTS AND TRICKS

Rooms that are tall benefit from mirrors that are vertical, while rooms that are long do with a horizontally-set mirror, counsels Downs.

Think twice before installing a mirror on anything that has a great deal of motion, says Downs. Another risky spot that you simply shouldn't attempt on your own: Above the bed. In the event that you are considering that, you need to make sure to get in a guru to get the task finished safely.

Bold execution is deserved by a bold move: Downs often works with designers or customers to place a mirror over another mirror, by installing the front-most, executing the concept mirror on a cable system that may afterward be wrapped in rope, or other cosmetic materials.