How to Hang a Perspective Mirror

Hanging a perspective mirror is a bit challenging due to its weight and the holes in the back. This mirror is approximately 24 inches square, therefore is versatile enough to use in many different places in your home. The perspective mirror has the look of one large mirror, but it is actually a combination of many small square or rectangle mirrors. Each small mirror adjusts to an angle that reflects different areas in your room. It is an effective way to add sophisticated wall art to any room where you want to bounce light, reflect an attractive view or add an unusual conversation piece to your wall.

Butcher paper or paper grocery sack
Masking tape
Stud finder
Electric drill and small drill bit
Screwdriver
Screws

Instructions

- 1
  Place the perspective mirror face down on a flat work surface.
- 2
  Tape a piece of butcher paper over the mirror back with masking tape. Another option is a paper grocery sack.
- 3
  Press along the mirror back with your fingers to find each hole.
- 4
  Poke a sharpened pencil through the holes. This provides a guideline to mount the mirror on the wall.
- 5
  Remove the butcher paper from the back of the mirror.
- 6
  Locate the studs in the wall area with a stud finder. Do this in the area you want to hang the perspective mirror. Mark the studs with a pencil mark so you can place the paper over the area.
- 7
  Tape the butcher paper to the wall are with the studs. Use masking tape to prevent damaging the wall paint.
- 8
  Step away from the wall and check the paper to ensure it is not crooked and this is the best location for the perspective mirror.
- 9
  Use an electric drill and a small drill bit to add the holes to the wall through the paper.
- 10
  Rip off the butcher paper and install the appropriate sized screws with the screwdriver.

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