This article was co authored by jason phillip jason phillip is a handyman specializing in mounting and hanging objects onto walls.
How to hang a picture frame on concrete wall.
To ensure that your picture doesn t come crashing down after you hang it make sure you choose the proper tools and technique for a heavier picture.
The simplest way to hang pictures on the wall is to hammer a nail into the wall.
These screws are designed to grip the concrete while supporting the weight of the picture.
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.
The best way to hang pictures on stucco and poured concrete walls is with a concrete screw.
The longer the screw the more weight it will support.
Just a drill and a piece of wood will.
If it goes in it s drywall.
They come in a few different styles and a wide variety of sizes.
The hardware you use for hanging picture frames depends on the weight of the picture and the type of wall which could be drywall plaster concrete or masonry.
With over five years of experience professionally mounting and installing objects through his company jason s handyman services jason s work includes working with mounting window ac units designing art gallery walls installing kitchen cabinets and replacing.
Masonry walls require a drill with a masonry bit and masonry screws.
Very hard concrete walls all thick or thin.
I am showing a cheap trick when you don t want to spend the money on expensive dowels or specialized mounting devices.
The adhesive hooks are an outstanding solution because they don t require we drill holes in the wall.
So far i have been hammer drilling everything even a hook nail screw for the clock drilling 5mm hole and using wall plugs.
Pictures that weigh over 20 lbs.
3 most common way to hang pictures on concrete wall method 1.
Push a pin in the wall.
Masonry nails are made of hardened steel to resist bending when driving into concrete concrete block brick and mortar.
9 1 kg are considered too heavy for hanging on a wall without proper reinforcement.
Appartment in a panel building.
All masonry nails are strong enough for picture hanging but they should go into the wall 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 inches deep for maximum holding power.