For something truly "heavy," like a good sized, quality framed mirror (anything in the 25-in. x 25-in. or so and up size range), that is easily 1/4-in. thick glass, I would use a cleat long enough to cover the full width of the frame, so it can also be affixed to the side/vertical frame members, and not just somewhere in the middle of the top/horizontal frame member. As shown in the video, doing so would be relying on the integrity and strength of the mitered frame corners to support the entire weight of the mirror, which may be a bad assumption. Second, if the cleat is significantly too short to reach the mitered frame corners, the weight of the mirror may be enough to bow the top frame member (even with a wide, seemingly robust enough frame), which is bound to affect the mitered corners eventually as the frame sags over time. I am installing a large framed mirror, 35-in. x 40-in., and it is HEAVY (and not cheap!). To be on the safe side, I'm actually using full width cleats at both the top and bottom to ensure full, even support.
Depends on the weight of the object you're hanging. Common sense. If it's quite heavy, use a stud or two. Drywall anchors are rated to hold 20 to 75 lbs depending on the size and design. www.familyhandyman.com/article/drywall-anchors-weight-tested/
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Thank you for showing how it attaches to the art work itself, a lot of other videos don’t.
Thanks for your clear directions! Great video.
Where do you buy the offset picture strip, as in your video? I do not see it on Amazon.
For something truly "heavy," like a good sized, quality framed mirror (anything in the 25-in. x 25-in. or so and up size range), that is easily 1/4-in. thick glass, I would use a cleat long enough to cover the full width of the frame, so it can also be affixed to the side/vertical frame members, and not just somewhere in the middle of the top/horizontal frame member. As shown in the video, doing so would be relying on the integrity and strength of the mitered frame corners to support the entire weight of the mirror, which may be a bad assumption. Second, if the cleat is significantly too short to reach the mitered frame corners, the weight of the mirror may be enough to bow the top frame member (even with a wide, seemingly robust enough frame), which is bound to affect the mitered corners eventually as the frame sags over time.
I am installing a large framed mirror, 35-in. x 40-in., and it is HEAVY (and not cheap!). To be on the safe side, I'm actually using full width cleats at both the top and bottom to ensure full, even support.
These are really good hanging devices, clear.
Excellent idea.
Putting a link to the product would be a great service to the viewers!
Completely agree with Goose Guy. I did some searching and the product is the Hillman Hangman, and both Lowes and Home Depot sell them.
Awesomeness
What brand did you use? Trying to find on Amazon or elsewhere. Thanks
Do you need to find a stud for these, or do they just go into the drywall?
Depends on the weight of the object you're hanging. Common sense. If it's quite heavy, use a stud or two. Drywall anchors are rated to hold 20 to 75 lbs depending on the size and design.
www.familyhandyman.com/article/drywall-anchors-weight-tested/
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH I ended up putting them into a couple studs- I didn’t trust them to hold the drywall
Or you can use some scrap wood for free.