Still a plaster hook is probably best.
Hanging hooks in plastier walls.
Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.
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Adhesive picture hooks are the best way to prevent damage when hanging a picture but pre drilling the hole will usually prevent cracks and chips from forming as well.
The best option mostly depends on the weight of the picture in question.
Drill a hole the same diameter of the plastic plaster anchor insert if you are hanging in area without a wall stud.
They can generally support pictures of up to 20 pounds.
Instead use a screw because they won t break the plaster wall.
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Plaster walls have a tendency to crack and crumble if you attempt to hammer a nail directly into the wall.
For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done.
Plaster hooks or hanging picture hooks are a common solution for hanging pictures on plaster wall.
Place the insert in the hole and tap it into the hole with a hammer until the.