Most of the handy devices for hanging things on our walls were designed for drywall not plaster.
How to hang pictures on plaster and brick walls.
Clamps designed for this purpose come in a variety of sizes.
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.
Even so it is possible hang numerous pictures throughout the house.
Everything from how to find a stud in plaster walls to what type of fasteners your should use is different.
If you need to hang a group of pictures place the largest picture in the middle and have the center of the group be at 57 inches 145 cm.
How to hang lightweight pictures on plaster walls.
If you try to hammer in a nail to hang a picture the nail might actually bend in half.
After moving into a new home you might realize that the walls are made of plaster and not drywall.
Most people opt for hanging their pictures at eye level on open walls and higher if the picture is going over a fireplace.
Clean and dry the wall.
Devices called brick clips or brick hangers allow people to hang pictures mirrors and other objects on walls without drilling into the brick two examples are brick clips by a company called.
Cleaning ensures that there is no oil dirt or moisture that could prevent adhesive glue from clinging to the wall.
A ceiling rail is ideal for stringing several pictures while adhesives are used on painted or smooth bricks.
Everyone wants to decorate their walls so learning how to hang things on plaster walls is important for every homeowner to learn.
Hanging pictures on brick walls without drilling or making holes in the bricks can be done with one of several devices.
The average eye level is 57 inches or 145 cm above the floor.
It also prevents mildew that can form in the porous plaster.