What is the best way to mount a 35 pound mirror to a stone wall


Love Bug! , Friday, 6th of August 2010 05:29:03 AM

l have a wall made from stone bricks that l need to mount a 35 pound mirror 
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to. Does anyone know how to do this: what tools l need and how to use 
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them?

Thanks!
 
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Beans , Saturday, 7th of August 2010 07:50:27 PM

Go to home depot and get a diamond tip drill bit, id drill in  
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the grout line so if later you moved it you could easily patch the lil  
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hole in the grout vs. your stone. Get a anchor that says up to X amount of  
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weight. Make sure the drill bit you buy isn't bigger then the anchor. gl  
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Sugarplum , Sunday, 8th of August 2010 10:40:31 PM

The best and safest way is to drill holes so you can properly  
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anchor the mirror. You will need a hammer drill and bit or bits. If you do  
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not own one you can rent them from your local hardware store. Next you will  
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need brackets or screws that will support 35 pounds or more. Don't skimp on  
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the bits, you get what you pay for.  
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ButtyCutz , Monday, 9th of August 2010 04:00:23 AM

Measuring tape, set the height  
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Mark the distances to match the hangers on the mirror.  
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An impact drill  
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Masonry bit  
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Lead plugs, sized for drilled holes.  
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Hooks  
Screws  
 
 
 
 
 

Cheeks , Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 03:41:38 PM

awhh that first guy stole my answer.  
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Bree-Bear , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 03:01:42 PM

Ask an Incan. They were expert in hiding unsuspected weaponry.  
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Puffin , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 01:18:45 AM

Duct tape  
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