Simply hanging something heavy on a plaster wall can result in damage to the wall and the object if you don t tap into the supporting structure behind the plaster.
How to hang a flat object on the wall.
Though there are several methods of locating studs or supports behind the wall the most reliable is using a magnetic stud finder.
Drill a hole in the wall to accommodate the plastic anchor.
And the flat head acts like a clamp.
How to keep heavy paintings flush against the wall.
Hanging something on a wall isn t a one nail and done affair.
Buy plastic or nylon wall anchors made for the size screws you have and examine the package to find out what size drill bit to use for the holes.
Certain objects and certain weights require certain supports and fasteners for a secure mount.
Let your object have a wall to itself as the focal point of a room.
Place a picture hanger flat against the wall and drive a nail through the hanger.
To hang medium weight objects such as large pictures.
How to hang an object on a plaster wall.
If you want to hang the piece on a plaster wall in a spot that isn t directly over a stud you can use a toggle bolt.