If you don t already know where you want to hang your art or posters now s the time to.
Mounting prictures on walls.
Reader leann cormier.
Generally speaking it s best to hang heavy pictures on a wall stud.
Cover nearby items with a drop cloth.
But although it may seem easy hanging a picture properly is much more than a haphazard task.
You ll be drilling into the mortar the sealant in between the bricks which.
The saliva will leave a light mark for placing a nail.
Marking and drilling anchor holes 1.
How to hang pictures without destroying your walls plan ahead.
Chalk the spot on the mortar where you want to install the hook.
Position the frame over.
Make sure you mark off any places you need to hammer nails or drill holes for.
Therefore it s the strongest part of the wall and the ideal place to hang pictures from.
Lick your middle knuckle and grab the hanger on the back of the picture with the wet finger.
As mentioned earlier the wall stud is where the wooden lath attaches to the wooden frame behind the plaster.
Peel off the backing peel the backing off the strips and apply them to the frame.
Mark the mortar and not the brick because the.
Be sure to use wall anchors for hanging heavy items on your walls.