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    My picture is 13.5 lbs. What should I use to hang it? Is an eyelet and picture wire strong enough?
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    Yes. I have that holding up a 15 lb mirror in my room. It is definitely strong enough.
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    How do I hang heavy mirrors on reinforced concrete walls?
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    Both the mirror and the installation need to be protected by proper mounting technique. There are mirror mounting brackets, which you can obtain from a home store or form local glass suppliers, which grab the edges of the glass once they are installed. There is a framework behind which is bolted or screwed to the wall. You will need a masonry bit and some luck to avoid hitting any reinforcing in the wall.
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    How can I position the wire?
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    If you are using a nail, put a fork on that nail then put the picture on and remove the fork.
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    What kind of nail or other support should be used with a hanger that is a metal strip with tooth-like edges?
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    A lot is going to depend on the weight of the picture. You probably want to use a screw as they are threaded and get a better grip on the picture.
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    I found the stud using a stud finder but why dies my nail keep bending when I try to hammer it into the stud?
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    Are you sure the studs are wood? Could possibly be metal depending on the age of the house. A lot of newer homes use metal studding. Try to pre-drill a hole to find out.
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    I'm trying to drill a hole into a stud wall. I have found two studs by magnets, so I'm drilling between the two studs about 2 and a half inches and still no wood. What should I do?
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    Is the screw spinning freely? if so then you are through the drywall and screwing into nothing. If the screw has resistance then you are drilling into wood.
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    How can I hang a picture that has no hardware on the back of it?
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    You can use command strips. They are very strong and don't damage your walls at all. They can be found on Amazon.
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