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5 Damage-Free Ways to Hang Large Mirrors (That Actually Hold)

June 17, 2026 by stealthedecor

A large, stylish arched mirror safely mounted on a living room wall above a console table

My 42-pound arch mirror sat on the floor for three weeks. I’d already looked up at least five damage-free ways to hang large mirrors — read every blog, watched the YouTube tutorials — and I was still scared of what my landlord would say. I’d just moved into a rental in Austin, and my lease … Read more

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5 Damage-Free Ways to Hang Large Mirrors (That Actually Hold)
My 42-pound arch mirror sat on the floor for three weeks. I’d already looked up at least five damage-free ways to hang large mirrors — read every blog, watched the YouTube tutorials — and I was still scared of what my landlord would say. I’d just moved into a rental in Austin, and my lease ... Read more