How To Hang Picture Frames On Plaster Walls

To hang a picture on a plaster wall make a pencil mark where you want to hang the picture then cover the mark with a small piece of painter s tape.

How to hang picture frames on plaster walls.

When the hook is in place hang the frame s loop on the wall hook. Then hammer a wall anchor into the hole until it s flush with the plaster. Next drill a hole into the mark using a 3 16 drill bit before removing the piece of tape. 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. Choose a hanger that uses several nails for added strength. If hanging on a plaster wall make sure you use a hanger that uses screws not nails. How to hang medium to heavyweight picture frames on plaster walls.

If your picture is narrower use a mounting picture hanger to hang it from one point on the wall stud. You can rest the bottom of the picture on top of two hooks if you prefer. This process should take seven steps. You should take more precautions if you are hanging a medium to heavyweight picture frame.

Instead hammer the nail at a 45 degree angle for best results. If you are hanging small pictures on the wall the easiest way to accomplish the task is to use small nails. Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.