Instead use a screw because they won t break the plaster wall.
Hanging things on lath and plaster walls.
Though there are several methods of locating studs or supports behind the wall the most reliable is using a magnetic stud finder.
Hanging things on plaster walls is easy if you have a drill and screws.
Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.
Hang heavy objects carefully.
Plaster wall repair basics anatomy of a lath and.
As mentioned earlier avoid using nails on plaster wall because they will likely cause the drywall to crack.
Delectable hanging mirrors on plaster walls hang large.
All you need to do is pre drill a hole slightly narrower than your screws then use the drill to drive a screw into the hole.
Screws will also hold a lot better because they will fasten into the lath behind the drywall.
Hang pictures with plaster wall anchors.
How to hang things on plaster walls 15 steps with pictures.
Simply hanging something heavy on a plaster wall can result in damage to the wall and the object if you don t tap into the supporting structure behind the plaster.