Hanging Heavy Pictures On Plasterboard Walls

As mentioned earlier the wall stud is where the wooden lath attaches to the wooden frame behind the plaster.

Hanging heavy pictures on plasterboard walls. 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. Plaster walls have a tendency to crack and crumble if you attempt to hammer a nail directly into the wall. 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.

For pictures weighing less than five pounds use an adhesive hook or velcro strip. Ready to hang your pictures. The best option mostly. Therefore it s the strongest part of the wall and the ideal place to hang pictures from.

For pictures weighing five to 10 pounds drive your nail or hook at a downward angle into the wall. This method makes for easy removal. Generally speaking it s best to hang heavy pictures on a wall stud. Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.

For pictures that weigh up to 50 pounds you can use 2 hangers spaced evenly along the back of the picture. For more help including how to install molly bolts read on. For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done. In today s video i run through the best options for hanging a heavy picture on a plasterboard wall.