Next drill a hole into the mark using a 3 16 drill bit before removing the piece of tape.
How to hang picture frames on plaster walls.
For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done.
This process should take seven steps.
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If your picture is narrower use a mounting picture hanger to hang it from one point on the wall stud.
Choose a hanger that uses several nails for added strength.
You can rest the bottom of the picture on top of two hooks if you prefer.
Don t try to hammer the nail straight into the wall.
To hang a picture on a plaster wall make a pencil mark where you want to hang the picture then cover the mark with a small piece of painter s tape.
How to hang medium to heavyweight picture frames on plaster walls.
When the hook is in place hang the frame s loop on the wall hook.
If you are hanging small pictures on the wall the easiest way to accomplish the task is to use small nails.
Then hammer a wall anchor into the hole until it s flush with the plaster.
Hammer the nails into the wall stud then hang your picture on the hanger.
If hanging on a plaster wall make sure you use a hanger that uses screws not nails.
You should take more precautions if you are hanging a medium to heavyweight picture frame.