Picture Hanging Masonry Walls

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.

Picture hanging masonry walls.

Push a pin in the wall. You will need a special masonry concrete screw and most come with anchor sleeves. 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.

The average eye level is 57 inches or 145 cm above the floor. Next screw in the masonry screw and leave it sticking out enough to hang your picture on. The right way to hang your picture frames on solid brick walls you would be forgiven for thinking that anyone can surely know how to hang a picture frame. If it goes in it s drywall.

Knock some nails into the wall attach the brackets and voila job done. Most people opt for hanging their pictures at eye level on open walls and higher if the picture is going over a fireplace. Not sure if you have drywall or plaster. 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.

Standard masonry nails have a thick fluted shank and a dull gray finish. If you need to hang a group of pictures place the largest picture in the middle and have the center of the group be at 57 inches 145 cm.