Hammering nails into plaster is a quick way to knock plaster loose from the lath that is supporting it.
Hanging picture frame on plaster wall.
You can rest the bottom of the picture on top of two hooks if you prefer.
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 hanging on a plaster wall make sure you use a hanger that uses screws not nails.
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.
Put away the hammer.
When the hook is in place hang the frame s loop on the wall hook.
This process should take seven steps.
This system works by simply installing a rail along the wall and pictures then hang from cables attached to the rail and are fastened with hooks.
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.
Even so it is possible hang numerous pictures throughout the house.
After moving into a new home you might realize that the walls are made of plaster and not drywall.
I can still give you some great ideas for hanging on plaster walls.
How to hang on plaster walls with a picture hanging system.
If it goes in it s drywall.
If you try to hammer in a nail to hang a picture the nail might actually bend in half.
If your picture is narrower use a mounting picture hanger to hang it from one point on the wall stud.
Push a pin in the wall.
How to hang medium to heavyweight picture frames on plaster walls.
The ideal solution for hanging pictures on plaster is to use a picture hanging system like the all in one click rail cable hanging kit.
Choose a hanger that uses several nails for added strength.
Hammer the nails into the wall stud then hang your picture on the hanger.
Plaster walls have a tendency to crack and crumble if you attempt to hammer a nail directly into the wall.
Masonry walls require a drill with a masonry bit and masonry screws.
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In today s video i run through the best options for hanging a heavy picture on a plasterboard wall.