How to hang an object on a plaster wall.
How to hang heavy thngs from concrete plaster walls.
For mounting very heavy objects to drywall or plaster surfaces use wing type anchors or heavy duty toggles designed for grab bars.
Though there are several methods of locating studs or supports behind the wall the most reliable is using a magnetic stud finder.
How to hang heavy things on plaster walls using a wall stud.
Plaster walls have a tendency to crack and crumble if you attempt to hammer a nail directly into the wall.
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.
If you want to hang the piece on a plaster wall in a spot that isn t directly over a stud you can use a toggle bolt.
Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.
While providing a seemingly durable surface the crushed gypsum plaster held together with cardboard is actually only about a half inch thick and won t hold your heavy objects without some extra help.
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.
Generally speaking it s best to hang heavy pictures on a wall stud.
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.
All you need to do is pre drill a hole slightly narrower than your screws then use the drill to drive a screw into the hole.
As mentioned earlier the wall stud is where the wooden lath attaches to the wooden frame behind the plaster.
Make sure you leave half an inch out of the wall so you have space to hang your artwork.
These specialty hollow wall anchors typically offer much higher load ratings than standard toggle and molly bolts.
For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done.
Therefore it s the strongest part of the wall and the ideal place to hang pictures from.