How to Hang Things on Drywall
Choose adhesive hooks for objects up to 8 pounds (3.6 kg).. Clean the wall with rubbing alcohol for a better hold.. Determine where on your wall you want to place the hook(s).
Steps
Choose adhesive hooks for objects up to 8 pounds (3.6 kg).
Choose adhesive hooks for objects up to 8 pounds (3.6 kg).
Clean the wall with rubbing alcohol for a better hold.
Clean the wall with rubbing alcohol for a better hold.
Determine where on your wall you want to place the hook(s).
Determine where on your wall you want to place the hook(s).
Remove the liner from the adhesive strip and affix it to the back of the hook.
Remove the liner from the adhesive strip and affix it to the back of the hook.
Press the adhesive side of the hook to the wall for 30 seconds.
Press the adhesive side of the hook to the wall for 30 seconds.
Allow the adhesive to dry 30-60 minutes.
Allow the adhesive to dry 30-60 minutes.
Choose a press-in wire hook for items weighing up to 50 pounds (23 kg).
Choose a press-in wire hook for items weighing up to 50 pounds (23 kg).
Determine where on your wall you want to hang your object.
Determine where on your wall you want to hang your object.
Push the long, tapered end of the hook through your drywall.
Push the long, tapered end of the hook through your drywall.
Hang your item.
Hang your item.
Choose threaded anchors for items weighing up to 80 pounds (36 kg).
Choose threaded anchors for items weighing up to 80 pounds (36 kg).
Determine where you want to hang your item.
Determine where you want to hang your item.
Make a light pencil mark on the wall where you want to place the anchor.
Make a light pencil mark on the wall where you want to place the anchor.
Screw the anchor into the wall using a Phillips head screwdriver.
Screw the anchor into the wall using a Phillips head screwdriver.
Place the support screw into the anchor and tighten.
Place the support screw into the anchor and tighten.
Hang item from the support screw.
Hang item from the support screw.
Choose molly bolts for heavy items up to 100 pounds (45 kg).
Choose molly bolts for heavy items up to 100 pounds (45 kg).
Mark the spot where you plan to hang the object.
Mark the spot where you plan to hang the object.
Drill a hole for the molly bolt.
Drill a hole for the molly bolt.
Insert the molly bolt into the hole.
Insert the molly bolt into the hole.
Screw the bolt down tight.
Screw the bolt down tight.
Hang your item.
Hang your item.
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