Hanging Heavy Pictures On Plasterboard Walls

For pictures that weigh up to 50 pounds you can use 2 hangers spaced evenly along the back of the picture.

Hanging heavy pictures on plasterboard walls.

For more help including how to install molly bolts read on. 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. For pictures weighing less than five pounds use an adhesive hook or velcro strip. 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. For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done. This method makes for easy removal. In today s video i run through the best options for hanging a heavy picture on a plasterboard wall.

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

As mentioned earlier the wall stud is where the wooden lath attaches to the wooden frame behind the plaster. The best option mostly. Generally speaking it s best to hang heavy pictures on a wall stud. Hanging pictures on plaster walls.