You guys are killing it. I respect the craftsmanship in your work - right material, right fasteners, counter sinking even when no one would see the fasteners. Level and centered on the wall. Just great attention to detail. Done right. Done once.
I used to live in NYC and was an art handler for the MET and MOMA ...... had to hang a lot of difficult objects worth more money than I'll ever see. you guys did a great job guys!
You art handlers are amazing. I was a structural engineer and I got to design a fair amount of foundations and mountings for art. It was always great working with you guys.
Dude thanks! You gave me a few alternate ideas. I’m hanging a old “project” motorcycles I bough above a 2 story fireplace. Don’t need it running, turning into a cafe racer look. It’s 4.5ft and less than 350lb. It’ll be less once I strip it.
That is how a TRUE PROFESSIONAL Works....methodically, logically, and uses the Proper techniques and Parts to do the job right. That mirror wont ever fall down accidentally
Awesome project! And nice to see different. Always turns into a great video when Paul starts with mentioning what new part he bought from Mcmaster Carr! Haha
I have a lot of antiques but have avoided getting a large mirror because of this situation. I would have used a (well, actually, 2 of them) French Cleat. That’s my first thought… I’ve watched the video and now I’m going to read all the comments. Maybe the cleat has been discussed with pros/cons so I’m about to [hopefully] go learn something.
You guys much be Machomen if you can help lift 500 pounds with bare hands. I am assuming the mirror should be around 180 pounds. We paid 160 Pounds to hang a 100 Pound mirror using eye hooks or some other hooks on to the studs. Your installation is way too amazing and professional. Nice thing to learn !!kudos !
The mirror is magnificent! I'm guessing (from the weight) that the frame is a real antique - plaster and gesso - it's certainly going nowhere anytime soon! Great job guys.
Nah, he drove 3" screws into that frame. I'd say it's just wood, hardcarved perhaps. I wouldn't drive screws of any size into such a frame of plaster/gesso. It would expect it to fracture in the attempt, but certainly from the stess imparted by it's weight.
The frame is solid wood with a gesso coating. Not solid in the sense that it's one piece of wood but rather built up from several pieces. No plywood on the back either. It's horizontal strips of beadboard behind the mirror. Can't tell if the mirror is original. Some of the embellishments are a type of sculpting clay; others are carved wood. Can still see artists thumbprints in it as they pushed the clay into place on the backside. We used short screws into the frame to minimize impact on mirror etc. Very impressive piece, we should've gotten some close ups of the details.
Probably would have been a good thing to relocate the power outlet and refinish off the wall behind the bracket before install as when old mate moves and takes his mirror with him he will have to patch the old outlet hole instead of just filling some screw holes. Other than that great job. Thanks for the posts.
Hello - this was an inspiration as I have a similar situation with an old Victorian mirror inherited from my in-laws and trying to figure out how to hang it - this makes it look doable. My only question is: did you pre-drill the holes on the mirror while it was in place or did you drive the screws in (you don't show it) - I just worry about splitting the wood without pre-drilling. Thanks! Great video!
Wondering how you would adjust for if you would like to lean on wall amd you have a plaster wall. I have an extremely heavy and large mirror that I need to be secured. Thanks.
Having installed quite a few large objects, I would have used two metal cleats, one top and one bottom. That way you have about 8 feet of secured cleat. But nothing wrong with your method!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I have a similar dilemma, I’d like to hang a 160 lb. Chinese four panel Coromandel screen (measuring 6 ft wide x 6 ft high x 3/4” thick) on the wall. I don’t think an architectural angle bar would work since I do not want to put a screw on the 3/4” thick panel. What would you recommend for this installation?
Nice attention to detail, as always. I wonder if you've considered using T-20/25 screws instead of phillips head? I've pretty much transitioned to using torx instead of phillips, except for drywall. What's your opinion?
Good review on the basics of hanging something heavy. And for cutting metal. Is there a reason you chose the architectural over the structural? Appearance perhaps?
Using architectural angle allowed the mirror to sit tighter against the wall. I didn't have to combat the radiused inside corner of structural angle plus the mirror sits flat on the angle leg. Structural angle has a sloped leg. I mention this briefly. I tried to find a piece of structural angle to show and compare the two but didn't have any...
I never heard you mention the actual weight of the mirror. Having watched you guys lift it, I am going to guess that it was 100 to 125 pounds. Certainly no more than 150 pounds. What say you, any idea what it actually weighed?
Was definitely a heavy one Jeff! JP (the guy in the cowboy hat) exercises regularly and so does Jordan. We may have made it look easier on video! Unfortunately we don’t have the proper tool to measure things this heavy... yet. 😎
I have a very similar mirror in height, width and weight! However, my mirror is rounded on top. What can I use to secure the top of my mirror to the wall? Thank you!
All the time 😬 I slowly drill a pilot hole first. This gives me a sense of what’s in the wall. Plus this was a newer home with nail plates over wires and pipes but still I’m cautious
Idk.... being the helper all the time, I think we'd have started un-mounting it at the BOTTOM to prepare the helper what they need to support and if they're gonna need help with it. A few years ago, I helped my hubby & his Dad remove a pickup truck bed off the frame. Both men were at the cab end and I was at the driver's side bumper all by myself. As soon as they got the truck bed loose, I was supposed to support all that weight myself on a '96 year, eight foot truck bed on ONE corner all by myself. 😬😬😬😬 (The frame on SOMETHING has got to be bent, right??!) Sorry!! I dropped it!! I was pretty strong at the time before I got sick & became bed-bound for nearly a year, but it was just too much to handle all by myself. His Dad came rushing around to attempt to help me but it was too late. I'd already let go/dropped it. It's been 6.5 years later, project still incomplete.... my husband's Dad passed away. I'm hoping that THIS summer, we will finally restore my husband's beloved truck his father wanted so much to buy from us all those years ago, and get it back on the road as ALL of us wanted back then. I can't hardly wait to pull into MY parents driveway in "BIG RED" and surprise them. 🚨🚨😎🥳
Lesson 3: always dry fit on your object... We've all been there... :D GJ anyway. Not sure why one would screw into an antique, but hey, it's not my party.
He said they were going to move that into the closet on the other side of the wall. I assume the owner wanted the mirror hung ASAP and they’re going to patch the wall when they get around to moving the outlet.
You guys are killing it. I respect the craftsmanship in your work - right material, right fasteners, counter sinking even when no one would see the fasteners. Level and centered on the wall. Just great attention to detail. Done right. Done once.
Thanks!! Much appreciated CC 👍👍
Absolutely agree 💯
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@Merrick Gustavo I use Flixzone. Just google for it =)
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Always impressed by the detail .As a aspiring handyman it teaches me so much even if I am experienced in plumbing and and as furniture assembler.
I used to live in NYC and was an art handler for the MET and MOMA ...... had to hang a lot of difficult objects worth more money than I'll ever see. you guys did a great job guys!
Thx Thor! That must have been an interesting job. Been to the MET, missed MOMA.
You art handlers are amazing. I was a structural engineer and I got to design a fair amount of foundations and mountings for art. It was always great working with you guys.
Dude thanks! You gave me a few alternate ideas. I’m hanging a old “project” motorcycles I bough above a 2 story fireplace. Don’t need it running, turning into a cafe racer look. It’s 4.5ft and less than 350lb. It’ll be less once I strip it.
Bonjour from France, was wondering how to fix an antique miror on a wall for a while, thanks for this clever tutorial ! Merci
That is how a TRUE PROFESSIONAL Works....methodically, logically, and uses the Proper techniques and Parts to do the job right. That mirror wont ever fall down accidentally
Love that you give step by step instructions in your videos. Great channel. Thanks!
We have that exact same mirror and I was looking to see what others did. This is the method we are going to be using. Thank you.
Great job ,thanks i was worried about hanging a 200 pound sculpture on the wall but now i feel good about it.
That's a solid job. very nicely done.
Good job.This is exactly what i was looking for.
This gives me some really good ideas on handling hanging a tombstone I recently acquired indoors. Thanks for posting!
Wtf
Simple and elegant solution! Nice work!
So has your friend ever shown the the other location this magical portal leads to?
That mirror is FABULOUS!!
Awesome project! And nice to see different. Always turns into a great video when Paul starts with mentioning what new part he bought from Mcmaster Carr! Haha
The second M should be capitalised :)
Great video. I think ill use this same method hanging a heavy wallboard to mount a tv to in my bedroom
I have a lot of antiques but have avoided getting a large mirror because of this situation.
I would have used a (well, actually, 2 of them) French Cleat.
That’s my first thought… I’ve watched the video and now I’m going to read all the comments. Maybe the cleat has been discussed with pros/cons so I’m about to [hopefully] go learn something.
You guys much be Machomen if you can help lift 500 pounds with bare hands. I am assuming the mirror should be around 180 pounds. We paid 160 Pounds to hang a 100 Pound mirror using eye hooks or some other hooks on to the studs. Your installation is way too amazing and professional. Nice thing to learn !!kudos !
Nice job gang.
Just found this channel recently and I’m enjoying the content. Keep up the awesome work and videos. Merry Christmas 🎄
Merry Christmas
The mirror is magnificent! I'm guessing (from the weight) that the frame is a real antique - plaster and gesso - it's certainly going nowhere anytime soon! Great job guys.
Nah, he drove 3" screws into that frame. I'd say it's just wood, hardcarved perhaps. I wouldn't drive screws of any size into such a frame of plaster/gesso. It would expect it to fracture in the attempt, but certainly from the stess imparted by it's weight.
The frame is solid wood with a gesso coating. Not solid in the sense that it's one piece of wood but rather built up from several pieces. No plywood on the back either. It's horizontal strips of beadboard behind the mirror. Can't tell if the mirror is original. Some of the embellishments are a type of sculpting clay; others are carved wood. Can still see artists thumbprints in it as they pushed the clay into place on the backside. We used short screws into the frame to minimize impact on mirror etc. Very impressive piece, we should've gotten some close ups of the details.
Superb !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So basically the bottom angle is doing all the heavy lifting?
Thanks for the video,
How would you hang a metal framed mirror? Came with some drywall stud deals but I don't trust them.
Was the recepticle covered by the mirror? What if you dont want to drill into the frame of the mirror?
Probably would have been a good thing to relocate the power outlet and refinish off the wall behind the bracket before install as when old mate moves and takes his mirror with him he will have to patch the old outlet hole instead of just filling some screw holes. Other than that great job. Thanks for the posts.
Or just put another outlet there.
Honestly the easiest method would be to lift the mirror above the outlet.
Hello - this was an inspiration as I have a similar situation with an old Victorian mirror inherited from my in-laws and trying to figure out how to hang it - this makes it look doable. My only question is: did you pre-drill the holes on the mirror while it was in place or did you drive the screws in (you don't show it) - I just worry about splitting the wood without pre-drilling. Thanks! Great video!
Honestly don't remember but I'm a fan of pre-drilling so that's what I probably did
Thank you for sharing this!
Very cool mirror and great install.
Wondering how you would adjust for if you would like to lean on wall amd you have a plaster wall. I have an extremely heavy and large mirror that I need to be secured. Thanks.
I was reading online that you can use a french cleat to put up a mirror. Which technique do you think is best and safest to use?
Thanks for sharing! If I may ask what is the architectural angle beam made of!
It’s aluminum 👍
I would have used a lot of 3M double sided sticky tape tabs. :D jk
Having installed quite a few large objects, I would have used two metal cleats, one top and one bottom. That way you have about 8 feet of secured cleat. But nothing wrong with your method!
Maybe I didn’t catch it but what was wrong with how it was mounted before? Was it about to fall or something?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I have a similar dilemma, I’d like to hang a 160 lb. Chinese four panel Coromandel screen (measuring 6 ft wide x 6 ft high x 3/4” thick) on the wall. I don’t think an architectural angle bar would work since I do not want to put a screw on the 3/4” thick panel. What would you recommend for this installation?
I’ve heard French cleats are another option.
Nice attention to detail, as always. I wonder if you've considered using T-20/25 screws instead of phillips head? I've pretty much transitioned to using torx instead of phillips, except for drywall. What's your opinion?
Torx is my favorite. Just couldn't find them in that size screw
So those brackets got screwed into studs?
Thank you for sharing 😊
Good review on the basics of hanging something heavy. And for cutting metal. Is there a reason you chose the architectural over the structural? Appearance perhaps?
Using architectural angle allowed the mirror to sit tighter against the wall. I didn't have to combat the radiused inside corner of structural angle plus the mirror sits flat on the angle leg. Structural angle has a sloped leg. I mention this briefly. I tried to find a piece of structural angle to show and compare the two but didn't have any...
26K! Keep it up yall!
Great job!
Another good one guys! Have to ask. Were you guys concerned about the holes in top angle studs being bored out because of the re-do. Jerry from Fresno
Thx Jerry! No, we pre-drilled for all the screws so they went in/out pretty easily.
I never heard you mention the actual weight of the mirror. Having watched you guys lift it, I am going to guess that it was 100 to 125 pounds. Certainly no more than 150 pounds. What say you, any idea what it actually weighed?
Was definitely a heavy one Jeff! JP (the guy in the cowboy hat) exercises regularly and so does Jordan. We may have made it look easier on video! Unfortunately we don’t have the proper tool to measure things this heavy... yet. 😎
I'm guessing it's closer to 100 pounds too. I'm not an expert though. I just hung a 53 pound mirror that's about half the size of this antique.
Laser tools you are using?
Would had put some liquid nails on those metal angles before screwing them to the wall makes it more stronger
Yeah but they'd be cussing me if they ever move and try to get that angle off the wall 😂
Perfect job 😎
I wanted installation for my mirror 159 pound how much please
I have a very similar mirror in height, width and weight! However, my mirror is rounded on top. What can I use to secure the top of my mirror to the wall? Thank you!
Can you make some clips? Short pieces of angle that can be installed to match the rounded top? Does that make sense?
3 inch screw? You are not afraid of hitting wires or pipes in the studs?
All the time 😬 I slowly drill a pilot hole first. This gives me a sense of what’s in the wall. Plus this was a newer home with nail plates over wires and pipes but still I’m cautious
Idk.... being the helper all the time, I think we'd have started un-mounting it at the BOTTOM to prepare the helper what they need to support and if they're gonna need help with it.
A few years ago, I helped my hubby & his Dad remove a pickup truck bed off the frame. Both men were at the cab end and I was at the driver's side bumper all by myself.
As soon as they got the truck bed loose, I was supposed to support all that weight myself on a '96 year, eight foot truck bed on ONE corner all by myself. 😬😬😬😬 (The frame on SOMETHING has got to be bent, right??!)
Sorry!! I dropped it!! I was pretty strong at the time before I got sick & became bed-bound for nearly a year, but it was just too much to handle all by myself.
His Dad came rushing around to attempt to help me but it was too late. I'd already let go/dropped it.
It's been 6.5 years later, project still incomplete.... my husband's Dad passed away. I'm hoping that THIS summer, we will finally restore my husband's beloved truck his father wanted so much to buy from us all those years ago, and get it back on the road as ALL of us wanted back then.
I can't hardly wait to pull into MY parents driveway in "BIG RED" and surprise them. 🚨🚨😎🥳
great job, thank you
Have a question: where did you purchase the architectural angle? We can't seem to find one...
mcmaster.com
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Nice job
Awesome.
Lesson 3: always dry fit on your object... We've all been there... :D GJ anyway. Not sure why one would screw into an antique, but hey, it's not my party.
worried about the dry wall getting crushed under the bracket?
Not at all. Compression strength of drywall is incredibly high 👍
@@StudPack cool I just had a floating shelf sag on me for that reason I had to sink screws in beneath the bracket to support it now it is plumb
@@StudPack I think with the size of the bracket and how tight it is to the wall it may be a bit of a different situation to the one i encountered.
Yeah sounds like it. Floating shelves can be a pain 👍💪
@2:18: Hmm. That's a hidden junction box in my book.
What was that electrical box you made inaccessible?
A receptacle. We'll be back for some more work and will flip that box around so it's accessible in the room behind that wall 👍
He said they were going to move that into the closet on the other side of the wall. I assume the owner wanted the mirror hung ASAP and they’re going to patch the wall when they get around to moving the outlet.
Hi was that hung on dry plasterboard?
Drywall or Sheetrock in the US. Sounds like it could be dry plasterboard not sure. Screws went into studs.
Your buddy lives in a NICE neighborhood
yup 😎
"So let's move all this and put that mirror on there'... 4:31 WHAM! CREEEAAAK...
Only one question why in the world use a corded drill when new cordless is as powerful
My cordless drill is a joke. About to switch to Milwaukee 😎
Oh ok cool. I’ve been watching the tub surround vids good job.
goddamnit JP 😂
how much it weigh?...
Probably 200 lbs👍
500lb ? and two people hang it. Must be pretty light pounds.
Thanks so much for the video. I've got four 8ft x 3ft mirrors to mount before my 2yr old son figures out how to push them off the wall.
Great job, please come and do my mirror please.
I’d say that big dog isn’t going anywhere!!!
500 lb? Those guys are as strong as Olympic weightlifters! I think more around 300 lb with 1/2" thick glass , still pretty strong guys.
Yeah but 500lb sounds better than 300lb aye
where's the 500 lb mirror?
We were told it weighed 500 pounds 😂💪
I hang shit all the time. That was perfect...
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Miroir Miroir on rhe wall who is the prettyest one of all
I live in Cleveland Ohio can you come and hang my giant mirror