Hanging Heavy Pictures On Stud Walls

Below are steps for hanging pictures with different types of hardware.

Hanging heavy pictures on stud walls.

If you re hanging a picture with wire use double wire for heavy pieces. To avoid using nails you can try adhesive hanging hooks. To hang a heavy mirror it s best to select packages of heavy duty anchors. In today s video i run through the best options for hanging a heavy picture on a plasterboard wall.

Wall hanging hooks can be a good option for hanging heavy picture if you don t mind driving a nail through your wall. Pictures that weigh over 20 lbs. Anchors are available with hooks to hang pictures and with special hooks to hang mirrors. Take a look at how to find wall studs for tips on locating the studs.

Hollow walls or plasterboard walls also known as drywall can hold 40 pounds in pull out load for every 12 inches by 12 inches of distance. For heavy pictures secure the hangers to wall studs if you can. When using nails it s always preferable to use a wall stud. Ideally you want to hang heavy things from your walls by using the studs as the anchor.

To securely hang heavy pictures where there is no access to a stud run two wires between the screw eyes and support each with a wall hanger. If you re hanging a notably heavy picture you should locate a stud in the wall and prepare to hang the picture there. However this isn t always possible especially if there s an exact location you want something hung and there s not a stud behind it. To ensure that your picture doesn t come crashing down after you hang it make sure you choose the proper tools and technique for a heavier picture.

It s always best to hang heavy pictures from a wall stud but there isn t always one where you need it. This also applies for large mirrors. If you love my content and would like to send me a couple. The weight ratings for picture hanging hardware are based on securing the hanger into a stud.

There are tools available to help you find studs. X research source for most average medium weight pictures though you should be able to use nearly any space on the wall. Picture hanging kits often contain a variety of wall anchors suitable for smaller lighter artwork. People who hang pictures on this type of wall are counseled to find a stud behind the wall in which to nail in an anchor.

The simplest way to hang pictures on the wall is to hammer a nail into the wall. The mirror will hang from two points on the wall so you ll need one anchor for each hanger that is not driven into a stud. In terms of weight capacity one picture hanging hook with a nail can hold up to 25 pounds and two hanging hooks can hold up to 50 pounds.