Advice Needed: Heavy Mirror on Chimney breast

Discussion in 'Getting Started FAQ' started by Barry O'Brien, Dec 16, 2020.

  1. Barry O'Brien

    Barry O'Brien New Member

    Hi folks,
    Advice very welcome - I have a heavy mirror that I need to install on my living room chimney breast.
    1950's/60's build so assuming plaster on brick
    The mirror is round, 100cm in diameter, is about 20kg and has 2 x sawtooth fixtures to hang on screws.
    What screws/plugs should I use?
    Thanks in advance
    Barry
     
  2. Jord86

    Jord86 Screwfix Select

    60-70mm Number 12/6.0 full thread screws, brown plugs, 7 or 8mm drill bit depending on the brand of plug.
     
  3. nigel willson

    nigel willson Screwfix Select

    I always drill in 2 plugs one on top of the other , and at a slight downward angle into the wall ,ie the screws sticking up slightly
     
  4. Barry O'Brien

    Barry O'Brien New Member

    Thanks guys, great advice.

    So here's where my lack of knowledge shines...

    I can't seem to find a 60-70mm length, 6mm diameter full thread screw. They're all partial length (on the screwfix website anyway)

    any ideas or if you can point me even more in the right direction..?
     
  5. Jord86

    Jord86 Screwfix Select


    Toolstation.
     
  6. Barry O'Brien

    Barry O'Brien New Member

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  7. Jord86

    Jord86 Screwfix Select

  8. Barry O'Brien

    Barry O'Brien New Member

    But I don't want a woodscrew. I'm drilling the chimney breast?
    What am I not understanding?
     
  9. Jord86

    Jord86 Screwfix Select


    You asked what screws and plugs to hang a mirror off? What I told you to get, you will be able to hang your mirror off.
     
  10. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    If you don't like that idea use an 80mm concrete screw.
     
  11. I-Man

    I-Man Screwfix Select

    "woodscrew" doesn't mean only use in wood. That's why you use plastic plugs... Drill hole in wall, insert plug, screw in the screw
     

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