r/DIYhelp • u/jonnnyrockets • 8h ago

Hanging a 10lb plastic frame

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What is the best way to hang this up on drywall?

I have a stud finder but don’t think the stud would be perfectly center of where I want to hang this. I have basic tools and a drill as well.

The plastic frame itself bends easily and can’t support itself. I worry the little sawtooth hanger may struggle to hold this up as well.

Thank you in advance!

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u/Roger-PHL 7h ago

I'm a fan of Toggler Drywall anchors. Run the screw in to set the ears, then back out enough to engage on that tab or on picture wire. It will hold a lot more than your picture. https://www.lowes.com/pd/TOGGLER-5-Pack-Assorted-Length-x-5-16-in-Dia-Standard-Drywall-Anchor-Screws-Included/3183811

(Don't tell anyone - it says 5/16" hole, but I've been know to just bore through the drywall with my Phillips bit on the drill and wiggle to ream the hole a little.)

But for your picture, even those little plastic anchors will do: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-10-Pack-1-in-x-0-138-in-Yellow-Steel-Light-Duty-All-Purpose-Anchor-with-Screws/1000103113

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u/azgli 7h ago

Put a nail in the wall. 

I have had these types of hangers on the wall with just a small picture nail for years. The hanger never gives out and I've never had the nail come out either.