When you're hanging a picture but you can't find a wooden stud beneath the wall to nail or screw into, using drywall anchors is the next best thing. Drywall, also known as sheetrock or gypsum, makes a smooth wall surface that appears to be quite solid; however, the interior can crumble under the weight of a heavy picture, causing a nail or screw to fall out.
Instructions
1. Choose the right anchor for the job. Numerous drywall anchors are available at hardware stores but some are better than others. If you're hanging a relatively lightweight picture, less than 7 pounds, an inexpensive anchor with an expandable plastic sleeve will suffice.
2. Determine where you want the center of your picture to hang. Make a small pencil mark on the wall. Using a power drill fitted with a bit the same size as your anchor; drill a small hole on the pencil mark.
3. Push the plastic sleeve into the hole. Sometimes you need to hammer it lightly but don't drill the hole any larger. The anchor needs to fit snugly.
4. Use a screwdriver or a drill and twist the provided screw into the plastic sleeve. The pressure from the screw will cause the plastic to expand and the small ridges will prevent the screw from pulling back out when you hang the picture. Leave a small gap, about a ? inch from the wall to hold the picture cable.
5. Purchase larger wing nut anchor bolts when hanging heavier pictures. They cost a little more but they will hold a picture weighing up to 50 pounds. Instead of pushing the anchor through the drywall, you will hammer it in. Metal wings will flair into the drywall, creating a secure grip.
6. Hang your picture, using a level for accuracy.
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