To hang a picture on a plaster wall make a pencil mark where you want to hang the picture then cover the mark with a small piece of painter s tape.
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If you try to hammer in a nail to hang a picture the nail might actually bend in half.
Another good fastener plaster hook are toggle bolts.
In today s video i run through the best options for hanging a heavy picture on a plasterboard wall.
Towel racks on plaster heavy duty shelving on drywall and plaster curtain rod supports on drywall and plaster and wall mounted mirrors over 20 pounds on plaster.
Determine what type of wall you have.
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When their weight exceeds 5 to 10 pounds however you re safer using wall anchors unless there.
Drywall plaster or masonry.
They are available in a variety of diameters and lengths to accommodate the different thicknesses of a wall and.
Standard picture hanger hooks also known as j shaped metal hooks work well when hanging pictures on plaster walls.
These easy to use fasteners are best for light loads less than 10 pounds.
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Figuring out how to hang heavy wall art though can sometimes be a problem.
They come in various sizes and can hold up to 100 pounds.
Choose a hanger that uses several nails for added strength.
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After moving into a new home you might realize that the walls are made of plaster and not drywall.
If it goes in easily it s drywall.
Next drill a hole into the mark using a 3 16 drill bit before removing the piece of tape.
Hammer the nails into the wall stud then hang your picture on the hanger.
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If hanging on a plaster wall make sure you use a hanger that uses screws not nails.
Before i was always the girl that did her damnedest to find a wall stud behind the drywall to hang heavy pictures mirrors etc.
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If your picture is narrower use a mounting picture hanger to hang it from one point on the wall stud.
To see if you have drywall or plaster push a tack into the wall.
Make sure the hardware and anchors you purchase are compatible with your wall type.