11 Best Of How To Hang Heavy Things On Sheetrock Best Wallpaper JPG. The typical metal toggle bolt can hold 25 to 50 pounds on plaster according This Old House. This is especially recommended for heavy loads.
Screw it until the hook is secure. Use a screwdriver to screw it in until its flush with the wall. It seriously is the easiest thing ever.
Hanging a heavy painting on drywall involves the use of a wall anchor screw and screwdriver.
For added strength consider hanging the picture from two points in the wall. Use a screwdriver to screw it in until its flush with the wall. If you cant find a stud or the stud is not in a location where you want your picture to hang you can try our favorite method which is to use a drywall anchor. When using nails its always preferable to use a wall stud.