Hanging Heavy Frames On Drywall

The smartspring hooks each hold 9 pounds.

Hanging heavy frames on drywall.

Hang your picture on a stud. The rivet head won t slide into the wall when you hang the picture. 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. In today s video i run through the best options for hanging a heavy picture on a plasterboard wall.

For heavier pictures it is best to hang your picture on a stud. Use a hammer to drive the stem of a rivet down and into the wall. 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. Drywall is at the most risk from hanging photographs when the frame is heavy.

Find a wall stud using a stud finder or by gently tapping the wall until you hear a solid rather than a hollow sound. Make sure you select the lightest possible frame prior to hanging anything on drywall to minimize the likelihood of drywall damage. The cords and zipper hooks hold the frames while the rails accommodate the total weight of the frames. When a screw is driven into the anchor its sides expand to make it stay firmly in place in the wall.

Gorilla hooks are similar to monkey hooks but have a heavier gauge which allows them to support heavier objects. Rivets at the hardware store for less than 5. You can buy packages of 1 8 in. Here s a better way to hang pictures and other light items on drywall.

Reader alvin lewis. If at all possible secure heavy objects to a stud. Get the proper support in place wall fasteners offer support for hanging pictures in the home. Perlon cords zipper hooks and rails are the essential components for hanging heavy pictures.

If you love my content and would like to send me a couple. Anchors for drywall are sheaths inserted into a wall. Drywall has a stud or wooden support brace about every 16 inches 40 6 cm. Drive hangers into studs to support heavy mirrors whenever possible.

The zipper hooks work in conjunction with the perlon cord to hold a maximum weight of 33 pounds.