How to hang heavy things on plaster walls using a wall stud.
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.
As mentioned earlier the wall stud is where the wooden lath attaches to the wooden frame behind the plaster.
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.
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.
Make sure you leave half an inch out of the wall so you have space to hang your artwork.
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.
Generally speaking it s best to hang heavy pictures on a wall stud.
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 things on plaster walls is easy if you have a drill and screws.
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.
Though there are several methods of locating studs or supports behind the wall the most reliable is using a magnetic stud finder.
The best option mostly.
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 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.
How to hang an object on a plaster wall.