Most of the handy devices for hanging things on our walls were designed for drywall not plaster.
How to hang p pictures on cement walls.
You can also hang drywall over paneling you just have to make sure to hit the wall studs.
The adhesive hooks are an outstanding solution because they don t require we drill holes in the wall.
Concrete walls have become more and more popular over the last decade for their durability and modern look.
And because this is a question i m constantly asked from visitors of my home who have met the faults of their concrete walls with disappointing results well i wanted to help y.
These hooks can support up to 25 pounds and can be pried from the wall when they are no longer needed.
Luckily there are some great options that are inexpensive and readily available.
Everything from how to find a stud in plaster walls to what type of fasteners your should use is different.
Cement or adobe walls add an industrial chic feel to homes.
But fear not there is a way to spare these kinds of.
Hardwall hangers are picture hooks intended specifically for difficult surfaces like concrete block and brick walls.
An exterior wall though presents another opportunity.
Very hard concrete walls all thick or thin.
Over the years i ve honed a few ways to hang things on these walls everything from tiny calligraphy prints to giant maps to heavy shelves filled with books.
When you attach drywall to a cinderblock or cement wall you ll need something called hat channel so named because it is shaped like a hat when viewed from the side.
3 most common way to hang pictures on concrete wall method 1.
So far i have been hammer drilling everything even a hook nail screw for the clock drilling 5mm hole and using wall plugs.
Choose adhesive hooks for lightweight items up to 8 pounds 3 6 kg hardwall hangers for objects weighing up to 25 pounds 11 kg and masonry anchors for your heaviest decorations.
It s hard to hang anything from pictures to art from them.
Thankfully there are several different ways you can get those pictures up on the wall.
While most adhesive hooks are strong enough to keep your pictures on the wall you must buy a couple capable of holding about 8 pounds or 3 6kg of weight.
Decorating your cement walls can be tricky if you don t have the right hardware.
Appartment in a panel building.
No plastic hooks like these on alibaba that usually work for people around do not work for me the little nails band when hammered in and so does the larger nail.