June 9, 2009 @ 2:25 pm
How can I hang a large coat hook on a plaster wall without destroying the plaster?
I live in a building that was built in 1896 …
The walls are made out of an ancient plaster …
I am attempting to mount a large coat hook onto the wall …
Does anyone have any recommendations on how to do this without destroying the plaster?
Cheers!
Hello Chris in Saint Louis,
If you drill a hole into the plaster, then insert a rawlpug, I am not sure what they call rawlplugs in the US, but Home Depot and Lowe’s sell them, basically they are just made from plastic and look like a dowel, when you drill the hole, make sure the hole is the correct size for the rawlplug. You insert the plug into the hole, then you can wind the screw into the plug. these types of fixings are much stronger than regular tap-con, or drywall anchors.
You probably have the old type of plaster on your walls, first they would attach strips of wood to the walls, then apply the plaster to the wooden strips. Whatever type you have, I know the rawplug method will work for you project.
I trust this information shall be of benefit to you, and good luck.
Paul M
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Posted by H. K
February 10, 2010 @ 7:39 pm
Lowe’s has hanging hook that will hold up to 150 lb for going in to anywhere in the wall. cheap to.
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Posted by polegateman
February 10, 2010 @ 8:27 pm
Hello Chris in Saint Louis,
If you drill a hole into the plaster, then insert a rawlpug, I am not sure what they call rawlplugs in the US, but Home Depot and Lowe’s sell them, basically they are just made from plastic and look like a dowel, when you drill the hole, make sure the hole is the correct size for the rawlplug. You insert the plug into the hole, then you can wind the screw into the plug. these types of fixings are much stronger than regular tap-con, or drywall anchors.
You probably have the old type of plaster on your walls, first they would attach strips of wood to the walls, then apply the plaster to the wooden strips. Whatever type you have, I know the rawplug method will work for you project.
I trust this information shall be of benefit to you, and good luck.
Paul M
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Posted by Nadine
February 10, 2010 @ 8:33 pm
Make sure you find the wall stud (support beams behind your wall) to support the hook and the weight you hang on the hook. Note: Support beams should be approx. every 16 inches across from start of wall to walls end and sometimes a bit closer depending where door frames and windows reside. Do not use nails. Pre-drill hole or holes slightly smaller then appropriate size and length screws. This should prevent too much crumbling, cracking etc. but make sure the pre-drill hole is smaller and that screw hits a stud. Very Important! Good Luck!
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Howto.com, diy.com
12yrs. professional experience in painting and remodeling in California.
Posted by dodgyspark
February 10, 2010 @ 9:18 pm
try sky hooks,located in the d.i.y shop next to tartan paint and long stands.
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