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Hanging a picture in 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 best tool to drill the hole in the stucco is is a drill equipped with a masonry drill bit.
Thankfully there are several different ways you can get those pictures up on the wall.
3 most common way to hang pictures on concrete wall method 1.
Damage free adhesive picture hangers come in a range of styles and sizes.
Not sure if you have drywall or plaster.
Appartment in a panel building.
9 1 kg are considered too heavy for hanging on a wall without proper reinforcement.
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.
This article was co authored by jason phillip jason phillip is a handyman specializing in mounting and hanging objects onto walls.
While most adhesive hooks are strong enough to keep your pictures on the wall you must buy a couple capable of holding about 8 pounds or 3 6kg of weight.
If it goes in it s drywall.
Masonry walls require a drill with a masonry bit and masonry screws.
Push a pin in the wall.
Clean the wall with rubbing alcohol then peel off the paper backing from the adhesive hook and press in.
So far i have been hammer drilling everything even a hook nail screw for the clock drilling 5mm hole and using wall plugs.
Concrete walls have become more and more popular over the last decade for their durability and modern look.
Very hard concrete walls all thick or thin.
The longer the screw the more weight it will support.
These screws are designed to grip the concrete while supporting the weight of the picture.
The adhesive hooks are an outstanding solution because they don t require we drill holes in the wall.
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.
Pictures that weigh over 20 lbs.
Because of their durability though it can be difficult to hang pictures on them.