Hanging Heavy Frames On Drywall

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Hanging heavy frames on drywall. For heavier pictures it is best to hang your picture on a stud. Anchors for drywall are sheaths inserted into a wall. Use a hammer to drive the stem of a rivet down and into the wall. In today s video i run through the best options for hanging a heavy picture on a plasterboard wall.

Get the proper support in place wall fasteners offer support for hanging pictures in the home. Drive hangers into studs to support heavy mirrors whenever possible. The smartspring hooks each hold 9 pounds. Drywall is thin and easier to damage than other types of wall materials so it is important to use the right hardware when hanging items from the wall.

Make sure you select the lightest possible frame prior to hanging anything on drywall to minimize the likelihood of drywall damage. Perlon cords zipper hooks and rails are the essential components for hanging heavy pictures. Drywall is at the most risk from hanging photographs when the frame is heavy. If that is not a possibility and you must hang things directly on the drywall choose a method that is appropriate for the weight of your item.

If at all possible secure heavy objects to a stud. Rivets at the hardware store for less than 5. The zipper hooks work in conjunction with the perlon cord to hold a maximum weight of 33 pounds. The rivet head won t slide into the wall when you hang the picture.

Find a wall stud using a stud finder or by gently tapping the wall until you hear a solid rather than a hollow sound. Gorilla hooks are capable of supporting up to 50 pounds. Alternatively use an anchor that is appropriate for your type of wall and rated for increased weight. You install a gorilla hook the same way that you do a monkey hook by pushing and twisting the device into the wall.

Gorilla hooks are similar to monkey hooks but have a heavier gauge which allows them to support heavier objects. Drywall has a stud or wooden support brace about every 16 inches 40 6 cm. Hang your picture on a stud. The cords and zipper hooks hold the frames while the rails accommodate the total weight of the frames.

Here s a better way to hang pictures and other light items on drywall.