Hanging Heavy Objects In Plaster Walls

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Hanging heavy objects in plaster walls.

Status not open for further replies. 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. Plaster is more easily damaged than drywall so it s recommended to tap into the supporting studs where possible. For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done.

We generally are hanging objects on drywall so we are going to focus. Though there are several methods of locating studs or supports behind the wall the most reliable is using a magnetic stud finder. Hanging heavy objects on plaster walls. Aug 30 2012 1 my house was built in 1922 and has plaster.

If your walls are made of plaster or drywall one option is to affix the object to a spot on the wall directly into a stud. Even more so if you live in an old house with plaster and lath walls. Sep 11 2008 765 wyoming. 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.

Hanging heavy objects on the wall can be tricky and with all the options available out there downright confusing. Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail. How to hang on plaster walls with a picture hanging system. 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.

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. Start date aug 30 2012. How to hang heavy objects on plaster. Studs can help support the weight of heavy objects.

Hanging things on plaster walls is easy if you have a drill and screws. 1 of 2 go to page. Bfunk13 minister of fire. Although plaster walls are thicker and denser than drywall they re also hollow so require heavy duty fasteners to secure weightier objects.