The piecemeal method of collecting the necessary equipment to ensure that heavy picture frames stay in place without any chance of damaging walls may be adequate.
How to hang pictures on plaster walls.
To hang a picture on a plaster wall make a pencil mark where you want to hang the picture then cover the mark with a small piece of painter s tape.
If the pictures are small and equipped with a wire on the back use a small picture hook and nail.
Instead hammer the nail at a 45 degree angle for best results.
How to hang on plaster walls with a picture hanging system the ideal solution for hanging pictures on plaster is to use a picture hanging system like the all in one click rail cable hanging kit.
Don t try to hammer the nail straight into the wall.
This system works by simply installing a rail along the wall and pictures then hang from cables attached to the rail and are fastened with hooks.
Then hammer a wall anchor into the hole until it s flush with the plaster.
How to hang a heavy picture on a plaster wall with the stas system.
If you are hanging small pictures on the wall the easiest way to accomplish the task is to use small nails.
Next drill a hole into the mark using a 3 16 drill bit before removing the piece of tape.
Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.