Hanging Heavy Pictures On Plasterboard Walls

Hanging pictures on plaster walls.

Hanging heavy pictures on plasterboard walls.

Plaster walls have a tendency to crack and crumble if you attempt to hammer a nail directly into the wall. For pictures that weigh up to 50 pounds you can use 2 hangers spaced evenly along the back of the picture. How to hang heavy things on plaster walls using a wall stud. For pictures weighing five to 10 pounds drive your nail or hook at a downward angle into the wall.

To hang really heavy pictures on plaster walls use a toggle bolt by drilling a hole in the wall pushing the bolt s wings into the hole and tightening the screw. 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. For more help including how to install molly bolts read on. The best option mostly.

If you love my content and would like to send me a couple. If you have plaster walls follow these general guidelines. Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail. As mentioned earlier the wall stud is where the wooden lath attaches to the wooden frame behind the plaster.

In today s video i run through the best options for hanging a heavy picture on a plasterboard wall. Therefore it s the strongest part of the wall and the ideal place to hang pictures from. Generally speaking it s best to hang heavy pictures on a wall stud. This method makes for easy removal.