How To Hang Heavy Objects On Plaster Wall

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How to hang heavy objects on plaster wall.

In today s video i run through the best options for hanging a heavy picture on a plasterboard wall. Once you ve done that hanging a heavy object like a large mirror television or work of art becomes a safer and simpler task. Though there are several methods of locating studs or supports behind the wall the most reliable is using a magnetic stud finder. This hollow wall anchor will allow.

Check for nails along your baseboard. For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done. Mark the wall with a pencil and move the stud finder approximately 16 or up to 24 to the right or left to find the next stud. Using a small drill bit drill into the first mark.

To secure heavy items on plaster walls use screws that are 2 inches 5 1 cm long. Use a magnetic stud finder to locate the wooden studs hidden behind the plaster wall. Pre drill a hole at the spot where you want to. They re typically placed on the stud line.

Expand the anchor. Find a stud if you can. Hanging heavy mirror on plaster walls. Knock on the wall when you re over a stud the sound will be a more solid thump.

Use a stud finder which you can buy at your local hardware store. Use a molly bolt. Hanging heavy objects 1. Back out that bit and insert one.

When you meet resistance after drilling 1 2 inch you ve hit the stud.