Mounting A Shelf On Lathe And Plaster Walls

Put the hole over the x that you ve marked on the wall.

Mounting a shelf on lathe and plaster walls.

Though there are several methods of locating studs or supports behind the wall the most reliable is using a magnetic stud finder. We just finished a small kitchen remodel and i was going to put up a metal bookshelf potrack. Position the bracket on the wall and fasten it to. Simply hanging something heavy on a plaster wall can result in damage to the wall and the object if you don t tap into the supporting structure behind the plaster.

Driving anything much larger than a pin nail into. If it is being mounted to the plaster wall use a molly or toggle bolt. Plaster is a hard durable material but it s also resistant to penetration. Make sure you leave half an inch out of the wall so you have space to hang your artwork.

Drill a pilot hole through the plaster and into the stud at each mark using a drill bit that is slightly smaller than the bracket mounting screws. Next make a little shelf of the wide painters tape with the sticky side up to catch the plaster that will come out of the wall when you drill. If it is being mounted to a stud use wood screws. Turn the screw to mushroom the slotted sleeve against the back wall surface.

Hanging things on lath and plaster walls is a tricky business. Ch hanson 0304 magnetic stud finder. Here are links to the product we used in this video. Mounting a shelf on lathe and plaster walls.

For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done. I asked our gc if he could mark the studs on the wall so that when i decided on a rack i could mount it myself. When working with molly or toggle bolts screw them in until the back part has expanded completely and is securely holding the bracket to the plaster wall. Seat the round flange flush with the wall surface by tapping the screwhead.

You ll know this is happening if the anchor flange starts to depress the surface of the plaster or drywall. Take care not to overtighten. Hanging things on plaster walls is easy if you have a drill and screws. Screw the bracket into place.

Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.