With proper technique hanging pictures on a lath and plaster wall isn t a problem.
Hanging on lath and plaster walls.
Drywall is common in today s home construction and cannot withstand the weight of a flat screen television of any size.
Driving anything much larger than a pin nail into.
This wood is very helpful for holding screws if you can get to it without destroying the plaster in front lathe is also good for holding nails if you re using traditional picture hanging hooks or need a simple nail in the wall for hanging lighter.
Updating lath and plaster walls to drywall can be done by covering or replacing them altogether.
All you need to do is pre drill a hole slightly narrower than your screws then use the drill to drive a screw into the hole.
In cases with drywall even in older homes that have been re dry walled the stud must be found.
Make sure you leave half an inch out of the wall so you have space to hang your artwork.
I can still give you some great ideas for hanging on plaster walls.
Plaster is a hard durable material but it s also resistant to penetration.
Hammering nails into plaster is a quick way to knock plaster loose from the lath that is supporting it.
How to hang on plaster walls with a picture hanging system.
This system works by simply installing a rail along the wall and pictures then hang from cables attached to the rail and are fastened with hooks.
Plaster walls before the 1940 s had horizontal strips of wood lathe behind the layer of plaster.
Hanging things on lath and plaster walls is a tricky business.
Put away the hammer.
Hanging things on plaster walls is easy if you have a drill and screws.
Plaster walls have a tendency to crack and crumble if you attempt to hammer a nail directly into the wall.
Adhesive picture hooks are the best way to prevent damage when hanging a picture but pre drilling the hole will usually prevent cracks and chips from forming as well.
If your plaster walls have seen better days you may be eager to upgrade to drywall panels.
When dealing with older homes different wall types come into play.
The same goes for lath and plaster walls.