But it s actually quite simple.
How to hang a picture on a painted brick wall.
Also measure the height of the picture.
One of the easiest systems for hanging pictures on a brick wall is the brick clamp or clip.
Use chalk to mark the location on the mortar not on the face of a brick where you want to install the picture hook.
Exposed brick walls add tons of extra charm and character whether they re in surrounding a fireplace or greeting guests at the door.
Devices called brick clips or brick hangers allow people to hang pictures mirrors and other objects on walls without drilling into the brick.
After measuring the depth of the brick purchase a clip that coincides with that depth.
Step 3 ask a friend to.
Don t worry chalk can be rubbed away when you re done.
Hanging a picture on a brick wall may seem daunting.
Sleeve anchors work to hang lighter material like small mirrors or canvas paintings he says and lag shields or double expansion anchors are good for more heavy duty hanging say for a wall mounted tv.
But hanging a painting mirror or even a television on brick can present some challenges you don t face with plain old drywall especially if that brick is vintage.
After drilling anchors into your holes go ahead and install a tapcon screw also designed to work with masonry and you re all set to hang.
Two examples are brick clips by a company called.
All you need to do is drill a hole into the mortar and put in a wall anchor.