JohnBishop Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I drilled 4 holes, one in each corner of the frame. Then plasterboard plugs, Drew's and filled the screw tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMo Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 French cleat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, TonyT said: French cleat? My Mother says it makes you go blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnBishop Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMo Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 (edited) by the way what do you think about 3M Claw? There are 20kg rated ones. Edited September 6, 2023 by JohnBishop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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