No power tools are required for this self drilling fastener.
How to hang heavy objects on plaster wall.
Mark the spot where you want to hang the object.
Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.
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.
The proper way to hang objects 10 to 25 pounds instead use a threaded drywall anchor to securely hold objects between 10 and 25 pounds such as heavy picture frames bulletin boards mirrors and light weight shelving.
If your walls are made of plaster or drywall one option is to affix the object to a spot on the wall directly into a stud.
Hang heavy objects carefully.
Even more so if you live in an old house with plaster and lath walls.
Hanging heavy objects on the wall can be tricky and with all the options available out there downright confusing.
Place a piece of painter s tape on the wall roughly where you want the object to be.
Studs can help support the weight of heavy objects.
Then use the measuring tape to measure the height of the exact spot.
Use a screwdriver to screw it in until it s flush with the wall.
Mark it on the painter s tape using a pencil.