Picture Hanging Masonry Walls

Knock some nails into the wall attach the brackets and voila job done.

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. Not so when it comes to brick because no nail is going to tap right into that. Devices called brick clips or brick hangers allow people to hang pictures mirrors and other objects on walls without drilling into the brick. If the nails will be exposed choose the style based on appearance.

The average eye level is 57 inches or 145 cm above the floor. 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. You will need a special masonry concrete screw and most come with anchor sleeves. 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.

Two examples are brick clips by a company called. 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. Not sure if you have drywall or plaster. If it goes in it s drywall.

If using a plastic anchor gently insert it onto your drilled hole and lightly tap it with a hammer until flush with the brick wall. Standard masonry nails have a thick fluted shank and a dull gray finish.