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Hanging heavy pictures on plasterboard walls.
For more help including how to install molly bolts read on.
Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.
For pictures weighing five to 10 pounds drive your nail or hook at a downward angle into the wall.
This method makes for easy removal.
As mentioned earlier the wall stud is where the wooden lath attaches to the wooden frame behind the plaster.
For pictures that weigh up to 50 pounds you can use 2 hangers spaced evenly along the back of the picture.
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.
Hanging pictures on plaster walls.
For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done.
If you have plaster walls follow these general guidelines.
Generally speaking it s best to hang heavy pictures on a wall stud.
Therefore it s the strongest part of the wall and the ideal place to hang pictures from.
Ready to hang your pictures.
The best option mostly.
For pictures weighing less than five pounds use an adhesive hook or velcro strip.
In today s video i run through the best options for hanging a heavy picture on a plasterboard wall.