I am not a handy person at all. How would I go about putting this up? Do I have to tap the walls to find studs? If so how would I do that?
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To find a stud, you would need a stud finder, as tapping the walls is often inconclusive. If you don't have a stud finder, decide where you want the mirror, and then drill a hole with the smallest drill bit you have, to see if there is a stud behind the wall there. If not, you will need to use good wall anchors, and not the ones that come with the mirror. I used the ones that look like fat plastic screws, which are easy to put in once you drill the appropriate sized hole.
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I installed this in typical drywall, not into wooden stud. Because I used self drilling drywall anchors (available at all hardware stores & most discount stores - I used heavy duty, i.e. able to hold a 50 lb load, but could have used those for 15-25 lbs just fine), all I needed was a phillips-head screwdriver. The biggest challenge was determining the height to place it at. Here's what I did: I put the mirror on the base/extension unit (just screws on - easy). Then I held the base to the wall where I thought the height of the mirror would be right....then I extended the mirror to where I would typically stand to use it when it was extended (this may take a buddy to hold the base to the wall while you stand where you need to). With the mirror extended, I adjusted the height so that that part of my face that I needed in the magnifying mirror was centered. THEN I marked the upper and lower holes of the base on the wall...moved the base, screwed the anchors into the wall and screwed the base into the anchors with screws. The only glitch is that the screws that came with the mirror were longer than I needed for the anchors I had, so I used the screws provided with the anchor package instead. IF you decide you want to use the screws and non-screw-in anchors provided with the mirror, you'll need to find the correct location/height and mark the holes, then drill a hole large enough for those anchors to fit tightly before you use the screws provided. Just remember, measure twice before you drill/screw/cut. Take your time, it's pretty easy even for a beginner. And your local hardware person can also give you some advice if I'd made it more than a little confusing. Good luck.
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The mirror should come with instructions, but of course it doesn't. I drilled a hole in the wall board (sorry I can't remember the diameter but probably about as wide as a pencil or a bit less, and used screw anchors available at any hardware store. Take the mirror with you so they can suggest a suitable size.
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I would check with a professional carpenter if you have or will be putting in a wall unit. It's a different project from what I took on as a DIY.
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mine is anchored to the studs I dont know how it said to install but my husband cut a hole in the wall and set it in the wall
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use anchor bolts thru the sheetrock or find the stud in the wall and use longer wood screwws to attach
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Might need wall anchors if you don't have a stud to hang it on. Otherwise the screws come with it.
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You'd need a stud finder and drill into the studs. This is actually great because you can get a really sturdy hold on the desk. That said, you'd need a stud-finder and drill as well as the right kinda screws.
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That's a tough question.....I have to say NO. Unless you can get a look at the stud in the wall and if its thin enough, get self tapping screws that will screw into the metal stud..... but that's really a hit or miss unless tried., good luck
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Very easy. You will need to locate a stud to mount it to. It comes with all the hardware needed.
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There should be a couple of small nails left in the package. Take one and nail it at a slight angle like mounting a picture on the wall through the strap. You don't need to find studs in wall. Push the unit right against the wall and draw the strap tight and pound the other nail all the way into the top of the unit. There will be very little force so it doesn't take much to hold everything in place. The nails were the ones you used to hold the back panel on. Nails work best, but if no nails there should be a couple of screws left or get a couple of nails at Walmart. You must secure the unit to the wall as it will tip forward. There should be a couple of small nails left in the package. Take one and nail it at a slight angle like mounting a picture on the wall through the strap. You don't need to find studs in wall. Push the unit right against the wall and draw the strap tight and pound the other nail all the way into the top of the unit. There will be very little force so it doesn't take much to hold everything in place. The nails were the ones you used to hold the back panel on. Nails work best, but if no nails there should be a couple of screws left or get a couple of nails at Walmart. You must secure the unit... » Read More There should be a couple of small nails left in the package. Take one and nail it at a slight angle like mounting a picture on the wall through the strap. You don't need to find studs in wall. Push the unit right against the wall and draw the strap tight and pound the other nail all the way into the top of the unit. There will be very little force so it doesn't take much to hold everything in place. The nails were the ones you used to hold the back panel on. Nails work best, but if no nails there should be a couple of screws left or get a couple of nails at Walmart. You must secure the unit to the wall as it will tip forward. « Show Less
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Thats a tough one,i would locate the position of the bracket on wall and use small drill bit to locate studs,if that doesn't work use large enough toggle bolts to secure bracket to wall.good luck
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There are built in slots/holes in the upper corners. I just used nails with a flat head on the wall and lines up the holes. I used a ruler and level to determine where to put the nails on the wall.
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We screwed ours into the wall. I think you are supposed to screw it into the wall. We put wall anchors in for even better hold when a stud was not an option. They worked wonderfully for us!!
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It comes with srews and drywall anchors, therefore you would need (at the very least) a screwdriver, preferably a power drill. On top of that, you really sohuld not be putting this into a wall without knowing you're putting the screws in the studs. This product is specifically made so the screws are spaced to where most buildings will have a stud. therefore, you need a stud finder to make sure you're hitting a stud and not just screwing it into the wall.
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Yes, bolt it to the studs and it should be great...........anchors in the wallboard itself will NOT work!
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It would be very heavy to mount on a wall. You would need to be sure you have a stud to mount into.
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Look at the picture and put it together. It really isn't that hard; don't let the lack of instructions freak you out! You can do it! Study the picture and do it.
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There is a bracket to hang unit on the wall. You can use that with some anchors if going into wall board. You may also want to use a 1 X 4 X 16" board and install that between the studs and then hang unit on the board for stability.