After moving into a new home you might realize that the walls are made of plaster and not drywall.
Hanging pictures on plaster brick walls.
Then you can hang your picture hook on the wall anchor and you re ready to go.
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You can t just hammer a little nail into the wall like you could with drywall.
Even so it is possible hang numerous pictures throughout the house.
Devices called brick clips or brick hangers allow people to hang pictures mirrors and other objects on walls without drilling into the brick two examples are brick clips by a company called.
Push a pin in 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.
The hardware you use for hanging picture frames depends on the weight of the picture and the type of wall which could be drywall plaster concrete or masonry.
But it s actually quite simple.
Masonry walls require a drill with a masonry bit and masonry screws.
Hanging a picture on a brick wall may seem daunting.
If you try to hammer in a nail to hang a picture the nail might actually bend in half.
Not sure if you have drywall or plaster.
If you are hanging a heavy picture on a plaster wall it s best to find a stud where you can securely anchor the wall hook.
If it goes in it s drywall.
However if you don t have a stud in the position where you want to hang your picture there are plenty of options for anchoring wall hooks into plaster walls including hollow wall anchors or toggles that expand and.
Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.
Plaster walls have a tendency to crack and crumble if you attempt to hammer a nail directly into the wall.