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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Lola Houlton

The best way to hang pictures on plaster walls – advice from professionals

Living room with pink walls, grey sofa, big windows.

Nothing detracts from the beauty of a well-decorated room like unsightly damage caused by haphazard picture-hanging attempts. Plaster walls, while durable, are highly susceptible to damage, and incorrectly hung pictures can cause cracks or even chunks of plaster to come loose, compromising the structural integrity of your walls.

Unlike drywall, which offers a more forgiving surface, plaster walls require a bit more finesse and consideration. When hanging pictures on plaster walls, it's essential to use the right tools and techniques to ensure they are secure without risking damage to the walls or the frames, so you don't also have to learn how to fix cracks in plaster walls.

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