Often times I hang drywall by myself. And I’m no Arnold Schwarzenegger. Therefore, I try to use my brain to lessen the pain involved with drywall work. If you have to hang drywall ceilings by yourself, attach a scrap piece of 2×4 to the wall. It should be about 3/4″ from the...
Most of the handy devices for hanging things on our walls were designed for drywall, not plaster. Everything from how to find a stud in plaster walls to what type of fasteners your should use is different. Everyone wants to decorate their walls, so learning how to hang things on plaster ...
From TVs, mirrors, pictures, and more. If you need to hang something on the wall, this is how to do it.
Sometimes nails or anchors may be the best way to hang something on a wall, especially if what you want to hang is heavier. But before you start hammering or drilling, double-check with your landlord to make sure you’re allowed to put holes in the walls. Then, determine what kind of ...
Try drilling through the plaster with a small sharp drill bit in a few places. Feel when the plaster transitions to something else. Then clean the drill bit and keep drilling, looking at the shavings to determine what your backing is. If it's wood lath you may happen to drill between la...
When you’re hanging something heavy, a simple nail probably won’t do the job. Whether it’s an heirloom family mirror or a large painting, you want to be confident it will hang securely on your wall for years to come.The right method for hanging your o
Hollow-Wall Anchors: How to Hang Something on the Wall Without a Stud There's never a stud when you need one. If you're looking for a clever solution to hang a picture or other fixture to drywall, try one of these. By Joseph TruiniPublished: Oct 21, 2013 2:00 PM EDT...
Hanging stuff on a cement wall is simple with the right supplies. Brick hooks and Command Strips make the job as easy as hanging stuff on drywall. If you are hanging something that isn't too heavy, Command Strips may work best. If you have something like a heavy mirror or piece of art...
LESLIE: You know, I tend to think whenever people put a textured finish on something, it means they’re trying to hide something. TOM: Yeah, like bad drywall work to begin with? LESLIE: Yeah, maybe. So I think rather than trying to tackle the removal of the texture, maybe you just ...
Hang the scroll with the midpoint right at or just below eye level. 4 Drive a small nail into the wall. Tap the nail in gently to avoid damaging the paint or drywall surrounding the hole any more than necessary. Leave at least 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) protruding from the wall to ensure...