How To Use Wall Anchors To Hang Pictures

Many pictures don t qualify as heavy weights and you need little more than a nail to hang them.

How to use wall anchors to hang pictures.

Hammer the anchor in until it s flush with the wall. If using a toggle anchor thread the toggle on the screw about 1 4 inch from the end. Use adhesive strips and utility hooks designed to hold the size of your frame. Some wall anchors already have a stud in them for hanging pictures in which case you can skip this step.

Use a screwdriver and twist clockwise until the hook is in place. Step 1 mark the intended location of the plastic anchor with a pencil. If using a threaded drywall anchor screw it in using a phillips head screwdriver. Use two anchors to hang larger pictures and provide greater holding power and stability.

Screw a picture hook onto the wall anchor. Just place the screw into the hole in the picture hook and match it up with the hole in the wall anchor. Get an approximate weight of the picture you re trying to hang. Insert the screw into the anchor and slowly screw it in.

Make sure to position your shelf or whatever you re mounting up to where you want it and then drive in the screw. As the screw passes through the wall the back leg of the anchor swings up and clamps tightly to the rear of the wall effectively locking the anchor in place. You can also use one anchor and screw combo as the primary holder and add a smaller anchor to hold the object steady. When their weight exceeds 5 to 10 pounds however you re safer using wall anchors unless there.

Clean the surface of your wall with a 1 1 solution of water and rubbing alcohol.