The best option mostly depends on the weight of the picture in question.
How to best hang pictures on plaster walls.
If you are hanging small pictures on the wall the easiest way to accomplish the task is to use small nails.
Mounting pictures on plaster walls.
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.
How to hang pictures on plaster walls.
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In addition take into account how humid the room is.
For pictures weighing less than five pounds use an adhesive hook or velcro strip.
How to hang heavy things on plaster walls using a wall stud.
Instead hammer the nail at a 45 degree angle for best results.
Hanging pictures on plaster walls.
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.
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This method makes for easy removal.
With proper technique hanging pictures on a lath and plaster wall isn t a problem.
Before starting any work on mounting pictures to plaster walls it is advised that you weigh the picture you intend to mount.
For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done.
Therefore it s the strongest part of the wall and the ideal place to hang pictures from.
Don t try to hammer the nail straight into the wall.
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.
Generally speaking it s best to hang heavy pictures on a wall stud.
A lightweight picture is considered to be 5 pounds or less.