In addition to picking the right weight capacity the length of the hollow wall anchor is important because the bolt must extend beyond the wall so it can expand behind it.
How to hang wall mirrors on doors.
Mounting the mirror on the door.
Pull the wood piece toward the.
Place a scrap piece of wood that is approximately half as long as the mirror is wide underneath the hanging wire on back.
Hold the mirror at the approximate height you want it on the door.
It will damage your wall and likely your mirror if you try to.
Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position.
The painter s tape marks the area where the mirror will be glued to the wall.
Keep in mind that adhesive is a more permanent solution.
If the back of the mirror has a pair of d rings and no wire.
Mark the location of the top edge and the center of the frame.
How to hang a door mirror method 1 of 3.
If you re hanging a heavy mirror on plaster without a stud your best bet is a hollow wall anchor such as a toggle bolt that expands and secures behind the plaster wall.
Set the mirror down.