Huge and very heavy wall mirrors...hire a prof to hang them?

[Decorchallenged]

Good grief, if you really don't think you are capable of finding a wall stud, get yourself a carpenter from CL. You should be able to get someone for $20 an hour (make sure he has references or a license...you don't want just anyone in your house!) and maybe you can find a few other small jobs for him as well. It should take him all of 10 minutes to hang the mirror.

Go to a hardware store and ask them to recommend the appropriate hangars.

EDIT: If you are hanging it over stone, brick, or plaster, that makes a difference. If you put an ad on CL, make sure you give that information!

[country pride]

Even though it may be a 2-person job because of the weight, I could do it myself. But the important part is mounting on studs, not just the drywall, and use extra re enforcements, like extra brackets/hooks. But then, having worked construction, its not hard to find studs.

[Rick48]

Hire a handy man. Its worth every penny

[Camelia38]

Originally Posted by newie80

Also, can a floor mirror be hung on a wall? I've been looking for a long mirror to hang in my dinning room but can't find any wall mirror that is long enough....please help.

Thanks.

Are you asking if it CAN be done or if it would look good? Yes, I think it could potentially look great. Something different. You could also hang 3 square wall mirrors in a straight line for a similar effect. This might add some depth to your design.

And if you're asking if you can, yes, you may just have to add the brackets to the back.

[Pitt Chick]

I think newie80 figured it out by now....

[Stephen Paschall]

Originally Posted by Briolat21

Sorry,

We hang all mirrors/art work ourselves. Make sure the hardware on the back of the mirror is appropriate, or add appropriate hardware.

Find desired location -- if a stud is available - hang from stud. If a stud is not available use properly rated anchors or toggles.

Sure - requires possible use of a screwdriver or cordless drill, but not terribly difficult stuff.

Now if lifting the 40lb mirror into place is the concern - then make sure you have a couple of people to help.

If your anchor is in securely, and the hardware on the mirror is secure - its not going to randomly fall.

Caveat - assuming you are not in earthquake territory, etc...

Seems like a small job for a handyman, but I'm sure for $50, someone will come out and do anything.

I need someone to hang a 60 x 47 mirror Weighs about 60 pounds can I please get a quote

[silibran]

Originally Posted by nuts2uiam

Call a local glass or mirror place and ask for a recommendation.

I like this suggestion. If you hanging on brick, then I definitely would go with a pro.

We have hung heavy things over drywall, but DH finds the studs first. You can find hanging hooks for really heavy things at Michaels or a hardware store.

[K'ledgeBldr]

Originally Posted by Stephen Paschall

I need someone to hang a 60 x 47 mirror Weighs about 60 pounds can I please get a quote

$982.23

Airfare from ATL-STL round trip
Baggage charge- can't bring toolbox on-board
Overnight Hotel accommodations
Vehicle rental & gas
Labor, materials & ladder rental

If its more convenient, I can be there Sat.

*I'll guarantee workmanship for 1yr, any materials will be covered by the individual manufacturers of said product.

[gentlearts]

Originally Posted by newie80

I don't know who to hire.....can a handyman do or should I hire a mirror/painting hanging expert...but where can I find them? Do you know how much it cost to hire the expert?

I have never heard of a mirror hanging expert, but I would contact the nearest big art museum for advice or a recommendation.

[Albert Frank]

Yes, hire a professional, that would be a better option. Off course you can hang the mirror on the wall. It will look stylish and good on the wall instead of the floor. There are many stores from which you can explore the various mirrors in each size.