How To Hang A Flat Object On The Wall

How to hang an object on a plaster wall.

How to hang a flat object on the wall.

To hang medium weight objects such as large pictures. Let your object have a wall to itself as the focal point of a room. Hanging something on a wall isn t a one nail and done affair. Though there are several methods of locating studs or supports behind the wall the most reliable is using a magnetic stud finder.

Simply hanging something heavy on a plaster wall can result in damage to the wall and the object if you don t tap into the supporting structure behind the plaster. Place a picture hanger flat against the wall and drive a nail through the hanger. A heavy painting tends to lean forward under its own weight which isn t attractive and can cause wall damage if it pulls its hanger from the wall. Certain objects and certain weights require certain supports and fasteners for a secure mount.

Buy plastic or nylon wall anchors made for the size screws you have and examine the package to find out what size drill bit to use for the holes. How to keep heavy paintings flush against the wall. The weight of the piece you would like to hang and the thickness of the wall will dictate the size of the toggle bolt you will need to use. And the flat head acts like a clamp.