Here’s how to hang pictures on plaster walls.

How to hang picture in plaster wall. Sew the mesh through the wall as you would everywhere else (18″ on center both directions) to tighten the mesh around the backers. You will need an electric drill with a variety of drill bits, and screws or classic picture hangers. Two hooks hold better than one.

This method makes for easy removal. The traditional method of hanging pictures of 1.5lbs and under is to use adhesive hooks. Take a picture hook and drill it.

Be sure to take photos of the. Mark the wall stud areas with masking tape. Drill holes into the marked areas.

To ensure they're in the right spot, make two marks on the back of the picture the same distance in from the sides. Locate the internal stud in the wall. 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. Using a picture hanging system on plaster walls. To hang pictures on horsehair plaster walls, follow the below steps.

For pictures weighing less than five pounds, use an adhesive hook or velcro strip. I prefer if the screw hits the wood lath behind the plaster. Every 6″ or so is adequate.