How To Hang Something Heavy On A Wall Without Studs

Then step onto the scale without the item and record the weight.

How to hang something heavy on a wall without studs.

To use an anchor wire press the sharp end into the wall at a downward angle rotate the anchor wire 180 degrees and gently pull it back out until it doesn t move. Removing wall anchors is a pain and patching the wall after removal never looks perfect. To install a snaptoggle first drill a hole in the wall then pass the toggle through the hole. Screw the wall anchors clockwise until they are flush with the wall.

If you have a bathroom scale simply step onto the scale while holding the item and record the weight. Subtract the second number from the first and you ll have the weight of the item. And why would it be really studs are basically every 16 inside the wall so the odds will not be in your favor to have one exactly where you need it. Snap off the plastic.

Typically when you want to hang a heavy item on the wall where there is no stud you have to get out your drill drill a hole hammer in a wall anchor and then screw in a large screw. Use a screwdriver to screw it in until it s flush with the wall. No power tools are required for this self drilling fastener. Determine the weight of the item you ll be hanging onto the wall.

You want something mounted on the wall that s heavy and going to need proper stud support but the stud isn t in the exact spot you need it. These are great for mirrors or artwork hung with a wire that runs across the back of the framed item. Turn it like you would with a regular screw. Once situated you re ready to hang your object.

I knew there had to be a better way to hang heavy items with minimal wall damage. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Make sure it s level with the wall but don t overtighten it or else it could damage the wall.