Fixing heavy mirrors and pictures to walls?

[Keitai]

I used Fischer duo power plugs 8mm with 70mm pozi3 screws- they're quite thick screws.

Drilled deeper than 70mm. Attached three plates to back of mirror (heavy) . Is this strong enough? The plaster seemed soft but as I went so deep into this internal wall I guess ok. Is a flick test on the screws when they're in to check if they're loose a good indicator? They felt tight and strong.

Should you go in on normal drill mode not sds so you feel can feel if u hit something hard like brick? Sds is so powerful you cant feel what it is.

Are there studs in internal or external brick walls?


The big picture in photo , I went into studs. A stud wall. Found with magnets. Feels very strong. I'm happy with it but thought I'd post anyhow. Hooks.

 

[plastic_peanut]

If you are happy with it that should be fine. Unfortunately we can’t do the same checks as you without being there. A common sense approach is needed which you have taken