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How to hang pictures on brick walls?
Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can
anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? Northe (In southern Arizona where slump block and baked adobe walls are the norm) |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
At the local
hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. It may sound a bit radical, but it's really not. When I moved into similar construction I was sure concrete nails would work; what a mess. The drill-and-screw method is actually the most efficient, does the least amount of damage, and holds the best. It's way easier than trying to pound into that stuff. Or else you could paint murals directly on the walls. :-) --svs |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
Brick-clips! These hold a lot of weight, and they are moveable ... you can
take them off, and re-position them. They're sold at most home improvement stores and in catalogs. -- pj In article .com, " wrote: At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. It may sound a bit radical, but it's really not. When I moved into similar construction I was sure concrete nails would work; what a mess. The drill-and-screw method is actually the most efficient, does the least amount of damage, and holds the best. It's way easier than trying to pound into that stuff. Or else you could paint murals directly on the walls. :-) --svs |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:22:09 GMT, pj wrote:
Brick-clips! These hold a lot of weight, and they are moveable ... you can take them off, and re-position them. They're sold at most home improvement stores and in catalogs. They don't work on plaster over brick. |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
On Feb 23, 9:06 am, Northe wrote:
Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? Northe (In southern Arizona where slump block and baked adobe walls are the norm) I am not familiar with any other method.....other than possibly putting up some wood or something similiar outside the plaster and hanging anything to it rather than the brick.....but if you do end up using the screws and the wall is an exterior wall.......remember to use a sealant over the screw thread to properly seal it from any moisture , etc that might work its way in. Cheers, Dean |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
Northe wrote:
Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? Northe (In southern Arizona where slump block and baked adobe walls are the norm) Another alternative is it hang them for a wire attached at the ceiling so they are suspend. -- Joseph Meehan Dia 's Muire duit |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:06:10 -0700, Northe wrote:
Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? Northe (In southern Arizona where slump block and baked adobe walls are the norm) I've used something like this: http://urlbee.com?11363 to hang christmas wreathes outside. It fits inbetween the bricks, on the mortor joint. there is a toothed edge to hold onto the brick, and a spring that keeps it in place when you remove the weighted object. Just works for me, so no clue if it will work for you. I think I got mine at Home Depot, or Lowes. Good luck, tom @ www.FindMeShelter.com |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
"Bill" wrote in message Any alternate suggestions? Liquid Nails. But be sure you really, really like the pictures. Four strips of duct tape. You can paint it to be the frame. |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:06:10 -0700, Northe wrote:
Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? Glue on picture molding, and hang the frames with wire and hooks. |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
"Northe" wrote in message
... Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? The hardware guy's recommendation is the best idea you'll find. If it's a pretty hefty picture, you should use more than one screw. |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:06:10 -0700, Northe wrote:
Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? Liquid Nails. But be sure you really, really like the pictures. |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
I've had great luck with the masonry screws. I forget the brand, but
the screws are blue and the package includes the correct size masonry drill bit. I've put up some large, heavy framed old maps (the largest is 5' x 4' with heavy glass and frame) and they are solid and safe. Vin - http://MenotomyMaps.com On Feb 23, 1:33 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Northe" wrote in message ... Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? The hardware guy's recommendation is the best idea you'll find. If it's a pretty hefty picture, you should use more than one screw. |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
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How to hang pictures on brick walls?
avid_hiker wrote:
On Feb 23, 9:06 am, Northe wrote: Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? Northe (In southern Arizona where slump block and baked adobe walls are the norm) I am not familiar with any other method.....other than possibly putting up some wood or something similiar outside the plaster and hanging anything to it rather than the brick.....but if you do end up using the screws and the wall is an exterior wall.......remember to use a sealant over the screw thread to properly seal it from any moisture , etc that might work its way in. Cheers, Dean Check! Good suggestion! Northe |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
Bill wrote:
On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:06:10 -0700, Northe wrote: Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? Liquid Nails. But be sure you really, really like the pictures. G Actually, there are those 3M hangers with the Command adhesive tabs -- although the ones I've seen are more like coat hooks than picture hangers. I've used them from time to time. Northe |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
"Northe" wrote in message
... wrote: At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. It may sound a bit radical, but it's really not. When I moved into similar construction I was sure concrete nails would work; what a mess. The drill-and-screw method is actually the most efficient, does the least amount of damage, and holds the best. It's way easier than trying to pound into that stuff. Or else you could paint murals directly on the walls. :-) --svs I appreciate your advice. Since there's no molding from which to hang wires, I'll try the screws. What I do want to investigate is whether there are some that are smaller in diameter than the ones I got at the hardware store. Northe Smaller in diameter? Why? How thick are the ones you initially saw or bought? Close to what screw size? #8? #10? |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
Just Joshin wrote:
On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:06:10 -0700, Northe wrote: Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? Northe (In southern Arizona where slump block and baked adobe walls are the norm) I've used something like this: http://urlbee.com?11363 to hang christmas wreathes outside. It fits inbetween the bricks, on the mortor joint. there is a toothed edge to hold onto the brick, and a spring that keeps it in place when you remove the weighted object. Just works for me, so no clue if it will work for you. I think I got mine at Home Depot, or Lowes. Good luck, tom @ www.FindMeShelter.com As someone else noted, I've got plaster over the bricks, so I'm not sure how I'd find the right places for them. Thanks for the suggestion, though. Northe |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
Goedjn wrote:
On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:06:10 -0700, Northe wrote: Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? Glue on picture molding, and hang the frames with wire and hooks. nodding That's certainly a reasonable approach. When my wife looked at this house before we bought it, there were _lots_ of pictures on the walls, and they seemed to be on hooks/screws of some kind -- no picture molding. The sellers took their pictures, and agreed to take care of patching and repainting -- I can see some spots on the walls, but have no idea of what they used. Northe |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
OldRoads wrote:
I've had great luck with the masonry screws. I forget the brand, but the screws are blue and the package includes the correct size masonry drill bit. I've put up some large, heavy framed old maps (the largest is 5' x 4' with heavy glass and frame) and they are solid and safe. Vin - http://MenotomyMaps.com On Feb 23, 1:33 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Northe" wrote in message ... Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? The hardware guy's recommendation is the best idea you'll find. If it's a pretty hefty picture, you should use more than one screw. Thanks! That is probably the simplest and tidyist method. As I noted elsewhere, I'll see what are the smallest diameter screws that I can find. Northe |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
"Northe" wrote in message
... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Northe" wrote in message ... wrote: At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. It may sound a bit radical, but it's really not. When I moved into similar construction I was sure concrete nails would work; what a mess. The drill-and-screw method is actually the most efficient, does the least amount of damage, and holds the best. It's way easier than trying to pound into that stuff. Or else you could paint murals directly on the walls. :-) --svs I appreciate your advice. Since there's no molding from which to hang wires, I'll try the screws. What I do want to investigate is whether there are some that are smaller in diameter than the ones I got at the hardware store. Northe Smaller in diameter? Why? How thick are the ones you initially saw or bought? Close to what screw size? #8? #10? 3/16" -- after a quick look, they may be the smallest diameter available. Northe There's really no benefit in going smaller, if you think about it. If you're concerned about patching the hole in the future, what's the diff? 1/4 teaspoon of putty or 3/16 of a teaspoon? The bigger screws will allow you to use a little more torque during installation, which is a good thing. |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
Northe wrote:
Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? Northe (In southern Arizona where slump block and baked adobe walls are the norm) An easy way would be to drill a hole at about a 15-degree angle downward into the wall where you want to hang the object going about 1-1/2 to 2 inches deep. Typically one can find carbide-tipped masonry bits that are as small as 1/8" since this is a popular size for attaching tackless carpet strips to concrete floors. Then insert a piece of piano wire or steel rod of the appropriate diameter (available at any hobby shop - it is used to form landing gear for RC planes)into the hole leaving enough protruding to hang the object. Later, when you change your mind, the remaining hole will be small enough (assuming you did a good job with the drilling) to easily patch with a bit of plaster and paint. Of course when drilling into any wall one must first determine that there are no hidden problems at the drilling site -- wiring and pipes being the most common. Believe me, you really don't want to try repairing a puncture of either inside a solid wall. -- John McGaw [Knoxville, TN, USA] http://johnmcgaw.com |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
There is a very small diameter nail used by drop ceiling
installers called a hard pin. They are made for nailing wall angle to plaster, brick, block, etc. These are not "masonry nails" as such. They are unique to the ceiling trade. I don't expect you would find them at the Borgs. Stop at any commercial ceiling/drywall supply house. I looked, but could not find an example to show. These nails are about an inch long and smaller in diameter than a number 4 finish nail with a small head. They are plenty hard enough to drive in block and mortar.. -- ______________________________ Keep the whole world singing . . . . DanG (remove the sevens) "Northe" wrote in message ... Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? Northe (In southern Arizona where slump block and baked adobe walls are the norm) |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
John McGaw wrote:
Northe wrote: Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical. Any alternate suggestions? Northe (In southern Arizona where slump block and baked adobe walls are the norm) An easy way would be to drill a hole at about a 15-degree angle downward into the wall where you want to hang the object going about 1-1/2 to 2 inches deep. Typically one can find carbide-tipped masonry bits that are as small as 1/8" since this is a popular size for attaching tackless carpet strips to concrete floors. Then insert a piece of piano wire or steel rod of the appropriate diameter (available at any hobby shop - it is used to form landing gear for RC planes)into the hole leaving enough protruding to hang the object. Later, when you change your mind, the remaining hole will be small enough (assuming you did a good job with the drilling) to easily patch with a bit of plaster and paint. Of course when drilling into any wall one must first determine that there are no hidden problems at the drilling site -- wiring and pipes being the most common. Believe me, you really don't want to try repairing a puncture of either inside a solid wall. A great suggestion. I'll look into a 1/8" masonry drill. If the hole is small enough, and I'm relatively accurate with the angle, I just might be able to use a conventional brad and hanger -- perhaps with a matchstick to make sure the brad doesn't move. Regarding wiring/pipes in the wall, check and double check! I've got a multi-function stud/metal/electrical finder, and always use it when I'm going to do anything on any wall! It's very sensitive to electric fields from non-metallic cables -- but doesn't detect through metal conduit. However, I can detect the conduit or water pipe in most cases. Northe |
How to hang pictures on brick walls?
DanG wrote:
There is a very small diameter nail used by drop ceiling installers called a hard pin. They are made for nailing wall angle to plaster, brick, block, etc. These are not "masonry nails" as such. They are unique to the ceiling trade. I don't expect you would find them at the Borgs. Stop at any commercial ceiling/drywall supply house. I looked, but could not find an example to show. These nails are about an inch long and smaller in diameter than a number 4 finish nail with a small head. They are plenty hard enough to drive in block and mortar.. Thanks -- I'll look into them. And, if found, I'll practice on the brick fence, rather than on the wall of the house g. Northe |
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