Mounting In Plaster Walls

For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done.

Mounting in plaster walls.

Get anchors capable of bearing at least 150 lb. Amazon affiliate http amzn to 1iofrse ryobi corded drill with c. Choose heavy duty plaster anchors capable of bearing the tv s weight. These sheets are not very thick and can easily break.

Ch hanson 0304 magnetic stud finder. Select a drill bit that is 1 8 in 0 32 cm smaller in. For instance drive a screw into the strip on the spot just above where you want to hang a picture. Put the hole over the.

Measure the spot on the wall where the screw will go and mark an x. Installing the mount 1. However when it comes to a plaster wall it may be harder for the wall to support the weight. It s not hard at all here is a step by step how to hang items on plaster walls.

Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail. With your painter s tape rip off a piece and poke a hole in the middle of it with the pencil. Here are links to the product we used in this video. Due to this reason it is not recommended for you to drill directly into the plaster.

Drill pilot holes through the wall with a masonry drill bit. Next make a little. You can raise or lower the wire to get the picture to the correct height.