How To Hang 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.

How to hang picture frames on plaster walls.

If you are hanging small pictures on the wall the easiest way to accomplish the task is to use small nails. This process should take seven steps. Next drill a hole into the mark using a 3 16 drill bit before removing the piece of tape. Instead hammer the nail at a 45 degree angle for best results.

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. You can rest the bottom of the picture on top of two hooks if you prefer. How to hang medium to heavyweight picture frames on plaster walls.

If hanging on a plaster wall make sure you use a hanger that uses screws not nails. Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail. If you love my content and would like to send me a couple. For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done.

You should take more precautions if you are hanging a medium to heavyweight picture frame. Don t try to hammer the nail straight into the wall. In today s video i run through the best options for hanging a heavy picture on a plasterboard wall.