Hanging a picture on a brick wall may seem daunting.
How to hang a picture on a plastered brick wall.
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.
But it s actually quite simple.
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.
Even so it is possible hang numerous pictures throughout the house.
Next drill a hole into the mark using a 3 16 drill bit before removing the piece of tape.
All you need to do is drill a hole into the mortar and put in a wall anchor.
Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.
For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done.
Then you can hang your picture hook on the wall anchor and you re ready to go.
The ideal solution for hanging pictures on plaster is to use a picture hanging system like the all in one click rail cable hanging kit.
How to hang on plaster walls with a picture hanging system.