Hanging Things Up On Plaster Walls

Of course you can try this with other size screws but this size pretty much works for anything i need to hang.
Hanging things up on plaster walls. I hope this helps you in your old house decorating or perhaps new house decorating with heavy objects. Hang pictures with plaster wall anchors. Pre drill a hole at the spot where you want to. To secure heavy items on plaster walls use screws that are 2 inches 5 1 cm long.
Hanging heavy objects 1. Use a magnetic stud finder to locate the wooden studs hidden behind the plaster wall. Plastic wall anchors molly bolts or toggle bolts. How to hang pictures on plaster with a plaster hook.
For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done. Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail. Find a stud if you can.