Hanging Things On Lath And Plaster Walls

Screws will also hold a lot better because they will fasten into the lath behind the drywall.
Hanging things on lath and plaster walls. 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. Delectable hanging mirrors on plaster walls hang large. Plaster wall repair basics anatomy of a lath and. Hang heavy objects carefully.
Hang pictures with plaster wall anchors. Hanging things on plaster walls is easy if you have a drill and screws. Though there are several methods of locating studs or supports behind the wall the most reliable is using a magnetic stud finder. Make sure you leave half an inch out of the wall so you have space to hang your artwork.
For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done. How to hang things on plaster walls 15 steps with pictures. Tip how to hang something heavy with minimal wall damage. Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.