In this diy video, i’ll show how to hang stuff on plaster and lath walls using a molly bolt.

How to hang frames on plaster walls. You even got cool picture frames in the hopes of hanging them on your wall once you settle in. Take the covering strip off the back of the hook, then stick it to. Our house was built in 1900 and most of our walls are plaster.

If you hit wood, the drill will continue requiring pressure. If you hit air, the drill will suddenly lurch. To ensure they're in the right spot, make two marks on the back of the picture the same distance in from the sides.

For lighter items, simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1/4” drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done. One foolproof method to hang heavy mirrors or picture frames is to use a molly bolt. Mark the wall stud areas with masking tape.

If the brackets are preattached,. Make sure to remove the. Screw the long wooden plaster screws into the two drilled holes.

But i got these frames at an estate sale and knew they would be prefect for my little corner. This hollow wall anchor will allow you to hang your frame anywhere, without having. Wood lath plaster walls that are commonl.

Drill a small hole in the wall, and note if you hit wood or not. You want to hang them as high above your window frame as you can. This method makes for easy removal.