How To Hang A Flat Object On The Wall

Hanging something on a wall isn t a one nail and done affair.

How to hang a flat object on the wall.

Let your object have a wall to itself as the focal point of a room. To hang medium weight objects such as large pictures. Make sure the piece is properly lit and hang it at the optimum viewing height of 57 inches from the floor to the center of the item. 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.

How to hang an object on a plaster wall. How to keep heavy paintings flush against the wall. A heavy painting tends to lean forward under its own weight which isn t attractive and can cause wall damage if it pulls its hanger from the wall. Buy plastic or nylon wall anchors made for the size screws you have and examine the package to find out what size drill bit to use for the holes.

Though there are several methods of locating studs or supports behind the wall the most reliable is using a magnetic stud finder. Place a picture hanger flat against the wall and drive a nail through the hanger. The weight of the piece you would like to hang and the thickness of the wall will dictate the size of the toggle bolt you will need to use. Drill a hole in the wall to accommodate the plastic anchor.