Sew the mesh through the wall as you would everywhere else (18″ on center both directions) to tighten the mesh around the backers.

Hanging pictures in plaster walls. Two hooks hold better than one. Hold the picture up by the wire. To ensure they're in the right spot, make two marks on the back of the picture the same distance in from the sides.

Use a magnetic stud finder to find a wall stud. The plaster pushes into the lathe and hardens. Screw the long wooden plaster screws into the two drilled holes.

Wall studs are rarely where you want them for optimum aesthetic appeal, so don't stress about finding them. For lighter items, simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1/4” drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done. Mark where a stud is found.

Mark the wall stud areas with masking tape. Place duct tape on the spot. For pictures weighing less than five pounds, use an adhesive hook or velcro strip.

First, clean the area of wall using rubbing alcohol. How to hang pictures on plaster walls. Locate the internal stud in the wall.

To use them, follow these steps: You will need an electric drill with a variety of drill bits, and screws or classic picture hangers. Take a picture hook and drill it.