Need help to identify suitable fixings to attach to the heavy mirror

[ccyounger]

Hello,

I have a mirror 13kg (1.2m x 1m), which I'd like to hang.

I have marked on the photo the fixing-gap which is already on the mirror frame.  This mirror used to be mounted onto a dresser.  there were vertical uprights on the dresser.  We had bolts which slotted into the gap on the mirror, fed the bolts through the vertical upright and attached a nut.

Ideally, i'd like to use these existing 'gaps'. 

I'm wondering if there is any sort of fixing i can attach to this gap, and then attach picture wire to?

Also, is picture wire strong enough for a 13kg mirror?

thank you

Chris

[Noyade]

Afternoon @ccyounger 

I'm sure there are many ways of attaching wire to the mirror without using those inserts - but depending on the 'entry' diameter, would a fishing line sinker or a small nut fit with wire attached and moved up to lock in position?

Cheers.

[MitchellMc]

Hi @ccyounger,

The slots on your mirror frame are designed to accept the head of a screw, which then drops down onto it and locks into place. Given the weight of the mirror, I would advise against using a picture wire system. The wire may not be strong enough to safely support such a heavy piece.

Instead, I recommend attaching a length of 19mm thick pine timber across the studs. This will create a solid base to mount the mirror securely. You can then screw the mounting screws directly into this timber at the corresponding width for the slots on your mirror.

This method should give you a much safer and more stable way to hang your mirror. 

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[ccyounger]

Thank you,

The approach makes sense.

Regarding the mounting screws, and putting them into 19mm deep pine. Would 19mm be depth enough to hold the weight?  I would have thought I'd need longer depth e.g. 40mm.

Thanks

Chris