Large mirror on plasterboard wall

[JohnBishop]

Hi All,

 I hope you are well. I have a big framed mirror I want to hang on the wall but this is a plasterboard.
The mirror is about 44" x 34".
What should I use so it has enough support?
Thank you

[SteamyTea]

I drilled 4 holes, one in each corner of the frame.

Then plasterboard plugs, Drew's and filled the screw tops.

[JohnMo]

2 off double pin picture hangers, if has string hanger at the back. If it's really heavy it will have hanging plates on it, then Rawlplug and screw.

Edited September 4, 2023 by JohnMo

[joe90]

My go to plasterboard fixing is these for heavy objects.    https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-hollow-wall-anchors-8-16mm-m5-x-52mm-10-pack/12229?tc=WC2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgNanBhDUARIsAAeIcAsSGoxBqpjwAXBHZjMxEkuPPre-46O7eGNKmet-FhbDR4JKrVjAx24aAt_QEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[SteamyTea]

I used these, various diameters depending what I am fixing.

Kitchen cabinets are still in place.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-plasterboard-plug-ldf-6mm-x-32mm-100-pack/81956

[TonyT]

French cleat?

[SteamyTea]

  On 04/09/2023 at 20:07, TonyT said:

French cleat?

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My Mother says it makes you go blind.

[TonyT]

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[JohnBishop]

This is the mirror. I don't know the exact weight but I think it's around 10kg?

It has these string hangers on both sides, nothing more.

 

[JohnMo]

Those fittings are used for string.  All you need 2 x 2 pin picture hooks and the string. B&Q or your local picture framer sell both.

[JohnBishop]

I found this video. These picture hooks make the most sense as it keeps the load away from the screw itself.
 

 

Edited September 6, 2023 by JohnBishop

[JohnBishop]

by the way what do you think about 3M Claw? There are 20kg rated ones.

 

Edited September 6, 2023 by JohnBishop