It's a mirror that weighs 8.8 lbs... The directions suggest that I put it on stud in my wall. I don't have a stud finder, and I have heard that there are special screws you can buy that support heavier weights... This is drywall... Thanks!
2007-01-28 14:06:27 · 10 answers · asked by Lisa K 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Use the correct type faster...please see the link I provided. It's a great wealth of info. 8.8 LBs is not really all that heavy, but you're right to be concerned and use the correct fastener if you can't find a stud. Oh! And remember the trick is to use more fasteners if not landing on a stud, where just one could be used if you hit a stud...that's important!
Electronic stud finders are getting very cheap, I recommend you shop for one before you rule out getting one. I used mine again just today for something needing strong support...glad it was there. Only $8.99 ! (2nd link, see "stud sensor" on the web page)
2007-01-28 14:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by gene_frequency 7 · 13⤊ 3⤋
Usually it's 16" center to center of the wall studs....even in building from quite a while back. Find an electrical outlet along the wall. At that time they should have used an electrical box nailed to a wall stud (before "winged" remodel boxes were around). Now you know that the stud is just to the right or left of that outlet box. Gently put a small nail or screw through either side to see if you hit the stud (if you're lucky it'll be the first side you try). This tiny hole can be repaired with caulk. Measure out from there16" at a time in both directions to locate the other studs in the wall.
2016-03-29 07:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every stud is placed 16 inches apart. This will give a rough estimate of where they are situated. Try measuring 16 inches starting from the corner of your wall, work your way until the spot where you would hang your mirror. You will know that you've hit a stud because its hard to drive a nail or screw on it. To confirm if you're on a stud, try tapping lightly with a screw driver handle on the area where you've measured 16 inches, usually the sound is a bit lower than the surrounding area(which is hollow). It is also wise to put some brackets under your mirror, this will help support the weight further. Enjoy your mirror!
2007-01-28 14:29:40 · answer #3 · answered by snldr71 1 · 8⤊ 1⤋
if you have drywall or of course panneling. take a hammer or your hand as if you were to knock on a door. knock on the wall and listen very closly you will notice the sound is less hollow. or take a tape measure and start at a corner of a wall. every 16" theres suppose to be a stud.
sence the mirror only weighs 8pounds you can get them screw in anchors at ant hardware store. get the metal ones not the plastic. i use these all the time.
good luck
2007-01-28 14:19:55 · answer #4 · answered by manningbj 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local Hardware store and get some wall anchors they should help you out.They usually have small plastic anchors you put in the wall and if you don't have a drill for the holes get a large nail close to the size you need to make the holes.Your anchors won't have to be very big,8.8 lbs isn't that much.
2007-01-28 14:27:05 · answer #5 · answered by CRZYDV 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They make a product for your application called 3m Command that doesn't require nailing or crewing anything to your wall. You can attach your mirror exactly where you want it. They are sized in accordance to the weight that they will carry. In your case just under 9 pounds. My wife loves these things and I do too because I don;t have to touchup paint. They come off cleanly yet hold strong.
Source(s):
www.commandadhesive.com
2007-01-28 16:15:23 · answer #6 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If you can't find the special screws. You can use molly screws. There's 2 types plastic & metal for an 8 lb. mirror I would recomend the metal.
2007-01-28 16:27:04 · answer #7 · answered by nana 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Knock on the wall horizontally until you hear a more solid sound, then drive a pin type nail till you hit the STUD.
2007-01-28 16:10:48 · answer #8 · answered by LARRY G 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Stud finders really aren't that expensive and very easy to use - go to your local Walmart or hardware store and you will find a cheap one that works fine. I bet you could even find one at a Dollar General.
2007-01-29 00:14:08 · answer #9 · answered by CASH 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
go to your local hardware store (hopefully you have a home-depot near you) & ask for wall anchors. tell them what your doing & that u need instruction
2007-01-28 14:22:58 · answer #10 · answered by Becky H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋