Because of the density of the brick and the difficulty to repair it if you make a mistake take your time when mounting items on a brick wall.
Hardware for mounting pictures on brick wall.
You can find anchors suitable for brick at any hardware store.
How to drill into brick.
Anchor screws walldog tapcon concrete screw or screw anchor and a masonry drill bit.
Tapered ribs prevent twisting.
If you are hanging a large or heavy item you can try using multiple anchors.
Require a pilot hole.
Best for light duty applications in masonry stucco and brick such as towel bars tool brackets and shower doors.
For instance you can try hanging a 10 pounds 4 500 g framed picture using 2 anchors rated for at least 5 pounds 2 300 g.
The anchor screw looks like a regular screw and it is but it also has an extra set of raised threads that help it cut and grip into very hard material like brick or.
Mounting items to a brick wall requires different tools and equipment than if you wanted to mount something on drywall.
Sleeve anchors masonry concrete anchors.
Two examples are brick clips by a company called.
Devices called brick clips or brick hangers allow people to hang pictures mirrors and other objects on walls without drilling into the brick.