Mounting Heavy Wall Art

Gather the supplies needed for hanging on drywall.

Mounting heavy wall art.

They are easy to use and install and all you need us a drill and screwdriver. Use a stud finder to check and if this is the case you can nail or screw directly into the stud to hold the weight of the picture. Select a wall that allows you to make the artwork a focal point if the art is large enough. Today we offer a wide range of art and picture hanging hardware that includes ceiling mounted systems wall mounted systems tension displays standoffs and acrylic pockets.

There could also be piping or venting in the wall behind the drywall. If you love my content and would like to send me a couple. Picture frames up to 20 pounds heavy frames and bulletin boards smoke alarms and doorbell chimes towel racks lightweight shelving and wall mounted mirrors up to and over 20 pounds. If that doesn t help you could be hitting a wall stud with the hook.

For heavier artworks you can use two to mount on the wall. Figuring out how to hang heavy wall art though can sometimes be a problem. In today s video i run through the best options for hanging a heavy picture on a plasterboard wall. In a plaster wall a typical metal toggle bolt can hold 25 to 50 pounds this old house says while a plastic one can hold 10 to 25 pounds however you should check the bolt s packaging for specific weight information.

For heavier pictures it is best to hang your picture on a stud. The best part about using adhesive strips to hang wall art is that you can remove them from smooth wall surfaces without damaging the wall. I would even scoot whatever piece of furniture over a few inches to make it centered under the heavy object if i could find a stud for it. Hang wall art with adhesive strips instead of nails adhesive strips attach to the back of the frame and can hold anywhere from three pounds up to 16 pounds.

Before i was always the girl that did her damnedest to find a wall stud behind the drywall to hang heavy pictures mirrors etc. Weigh the artwork weigh the artwork to choose the hanger strong enough to hold your piece. Drywall has a stud or wooden support brace about every 16 inches 40 6 cm. Hang your picture on a stud.

Find a wall stud using a stud finder or by gently tapping the wall until you hear a solid rather than a hollow sound.