Help! .. heavy large mirror hanging

[Jonny TVR]

I have a large mirror thats 2.5cm deep and weighs about 50kg. It used to be an industrial metal warehouse mirror now made into a mirror. It has no fixings and can't be drilled into the frame. I was thinking of L shaped brackets with U shaped ones on top. However struggling to find the right size or shape. not sure what to do.

[Andehh]

I would go with U-shaped brackets all the way round, or consider some form of frame that allows it to stand on the floor to take the weight & then is clamped at the top to the wall.

50kg is enough to kill a small person if it was to slip off the wall...

[AndrewEH1]

As said U would probably be better if completely hung on the wall.

Picture of said mirror might help inform.

[Jonny TVR]

I don't have a pic at work will have to send later. Its arched at the top so a U all round wouldnt work

[AndrewEH1]

A local blacksmith (if you can find one!) should be able to create some fixtures for you.

[Simpo Two]

Jonny TVR said:

I don't have a pic at work will have to send later. Its arched at the top so a U all round wouldnt work

All the weight is taken at the bottom. All the fastening at the top has to do is stop it falling forwards.

[BlueHave]

Sounds like a Mega Hook is what your need. They hold about 100lbs or just under 50kg but you can double them up

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/mega-hook-...

[Jonny TVR]

BlueHave said:

Sounds like a Mega Hook is what your need. They hold about 100lbs or just under 50kg but you can double them up

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/mega-hook-...

It could be heavier .. not sure I would trust that

[Jonny TVR]

[Jonny TVR]

[Jonny TVR]

AndrewEH1 said:

A local blacksmith (if you can find one!) should be able to create some fixtures for you.

Might be the best option

[AndrewEH1]

Jonny TVR said:

Might be the best option

Lovely patina on that mirror!

[Jonny TVR]

AndrewEH1 said:

Lovely patina on that mirror!

I like a bit of patina!!

[Simpo Two]

Is it going onto a brick/block or wooden stud wall?

[FredClogs]

I'd be tempted to try to weld some eyelets onto that, 4 or 5 should spread the load.

[PositronicRay]

It looks a bit like a window, how about a shelf to support the weight (it'd look a bit like a sill)

[Jonny TVR]

Simpo Two said:

Is it going onto a brick/block or wooden stud wall?

supporting wall.

[Jonny TVR]

FredClogs said:

I'd be tempted to try to weld some eyelets onto that, 4 or 5 should spread the load.

Its an idea

[Jonny TVR]

PositronicRay said:

It looks a bit like a window, how about a shelf to support the weight (it'd look a bit like a sill)

not that bad an idea but not sure its the look I want.

Thinking of getting 4 L shape brackets for the bottom and 2 U shape ones for the top. So you push the mirror into the top U shape ones and rest in on the bottom ones.

[carreauchompeur]

Feck me, I get hives hanging tellies on the wall, that's a lump!