I like to start by placing a piece of painter s tape on the wall close to where my.
Mount mirror on plaster wall.
For plaster walls use a.
You simply push and twist the device to insert it into the wall.
Lock one of the mounting hooks on the ring as it will be positioned on the wall.
Wall anchor called wall anchors or wall mollies these are small tapered plastic anchors that you push through the plaster after drilling a correct sized hole.
Use a molly bolt.
Use a power drill to carefully make pilot holes into the frame using the pre drilled holes in the bracket as a guide.
In fact installing a monkey hook is so easy you do not even need any tools aside from a tape measure and pencil for proper positioning.
Keep in mind that adhesive is a more permanent solution.
Monkey hooks are simple devices that allow you to hang a mirror or other object on drywall easily.
The painter s tape marks the area where the mirror will be glued to the wall.
Determine placement on the wall and the.
Center the mounting bracket or cleat on the back of the mirror frame and level with its top edge.
For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done.
It will damage your wall and likely your mirror if you try to.
Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.
Set the level aside.
Hanging heavy mirror on plaster walls step 1.
But if you get lucky and there happens to be a stud in the position where you would like to hang a mirror then use a 2 inch wood screw for a wall with inch drywall.
Measure from the mounting hole in the hook to the top of the mirror.
Wall anchors have a hole in the.
One foolproof method to hang heavy mirrors or picture frames is to use a molly bolt.
Attach the bar to the frame with screws.
When drilling into plaster you ll need to use a masonry bit.