How to Hang Picture Frames on Sheetrock

Special care must be taken when hanging picture frames on drywall.

Hanging pictures on drywall is not the same as hanging photographs on a hardwood wall. Sheetrock, a trademark name for drywall, is a fragile substance. When you hang pictures on drywall, a nail will make a hole in the wall, but over time, as the walls and the house settles, the nail will slowly move around in its hole. This can cause chipping of the Sheetrock inside the wall, where you won't be able to see the damage until the picture falls. Therefore, a special method of hanging pictures on drywall is required.

Things You'll Need

• Photo frame
• Drywall anchor
• Wood screw
• Drill
• Drill bits for the size drywall anchor chosen
• Stud finder

Instructions

1. Determine where you want your picture to hang.

2. Turn the stud finder on and ensure that there are no studs in the area where you want to hang your picture.

3. Drill a hole in the wall at the location where you want to hang your picture.

4. Insert the anchor into the hole that you drilled in the wall. Drill the anchor into the wall until it is flush to the wall.

5. Screw the wood screw into the anchor, but leave it sticking out about ¼ inch.

6. Hang the picture on the screw. If it is too far out from the wall, adjust the length of the screw by turning it.

References

• Camera Hacker: Back to Camera Hacker Hanging Your Photo Frame