Pre drill a hole at the spot where you want to.
How to hang heavy sign on plaster wall.
How to hang on plaster walls with a picture hanging system.
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.
Use a screwdriver to screw it in until it s flush with the wall.
This system works by simply installing a rail along the wall and pictures then hang from cables attached to the rail and are fastened with hooks.
The ideal solution for hanging pictures on plaster is to use a picture hanging system like the all in one click rail cable hanging kit.
Even more so if you live in an old house with plaster and lath walls.
No power tools are required for this self drilling fastener.
Hanging heavy objects 1.
Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.
The proper way to hang objects 10 to 25 pounds instead use a threaded drywall anchor to securely hold objects between 10 and 25 pounds such as heavy picture frames bulletin boards mirrors and light weight shelving.
To secure heavy items on plaster walls use screws that are 2 inches 5 1 cm long.
If you can hang your heavy object in line with a stud and screw a long screw directly into the stud that s always the best option.
How to hang an object on a plaster wall.
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.
Hanging heavy objects on the wall can be tricky and with all the options available out there downright confusing.