Hanging Heavy Pictures In Plaster Walls

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Hanging heavy pictures in plaster walls.

Ready to hang your pictures. If you have plaster walls follow these general guidelines. 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. These systems like the stas rail system are perfect for plaster wall hanging.

For pictures that weigh up to 50 pounds you can use 2 hangers spaced evenly along the back of the picture. They come in various sizes and can hold up to 100 pounds. This method makes for easy removal. Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.

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. Hanging pictures on plaster walls with picture rails standard picture hanger hooks also known as j shaped metal hooks work well when hanging pictures on plaster walls. For pictures weighing less than five pounds use an adhesive hook or velcro strip. How to hang on plaster walls with a picture hanging system.

Hanging pictures on plaster walls. Plaster walls have a tendency to crack and crumble if you attempt to hammer a nail directly into the wall. For pictures weighing five to 10 pounds drive your nail or hook at a downward angle into the wall. 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.