Hang a Heavy Mirror or Picture

A frame falling and shattering ruins the painted wall, the frame, and possibly someone's foot. Spend an extra 5 minutes on anchoring.

Difficulty: Easy Time: 20 min Cost: $5–$20

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Tools

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Heavy-duty picture hangers OR toggle bolts
Match to weight: 30 lb / 50 lb / 75 lb / 100 lb
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Optional: French cleat
For very large pieces — distributes weight evenly

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1

Weigh it (or estimate)

Stand on a bathroom scale with and without the frame. Add 25% to be safe.
2

Pick the anchor

<10 lb: any drywall anchor. 10-30 lb: rated picture hooks or screw into a stud. 30-75 lb: toggle bolts or studs. 75+ lb: studs or French cleat into studs.
3

Mark and install

For toggle bolts: drill the package-specified hole, push the toggle through, pull the toggle flat against the back of drywall while you tighten.
4

Hang and level

Hang the frame, step back, level it. For frames with wire backing, gently shift the wire side-to-side on the hook to level.