How to hang heavy stuff on plaster walls | Molly bolts
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- Опубліковано 13 сер 2024
- In this DIY video, I’ll show how to hang stuff on plaster and lath walls using a molly bolt. Hanging heavy frames on the wall can be tricky, and with all the options available out there, downright confusing. Even more so if you live in an old house with plaster walls. One foolproof method to hang heavy picture frames or mirrors is to use a molly bolt. This hollow wall anchor will allow you to hang your frame anywhere, without having to find a stud.
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The last five videos I found on how to hang a frame on a plaster wall was drywall!! There is a difference. :-D
Good demonstration of a Molly Bolt. Definitely not a plaster wall though. I wouldn’t recommend this for a plaster and lathe wall. Also the tape isn’t just good for writing on. For those of us unfortunate souls with plaster walls if you put a little piece of tape on the wall before drilling or hammering the tape will assist in keeping the plaster from breaking apart too bad. Not a complete solution but it does help.
Could you tell us what you recommend then
So then what do you use?! Just anchors??
@@Stephaniemickle @Onceuponabeat Probably a toggle bolt or zip toggle long enough to get behind the wood lathe. The pressure is front-to-back rather than expanding outwards and breaking apart the brittle plaster.
@@onceuponabeat6049 I recommend getting a stud finder that can read about 2" or a strong magnet to find the nails in the studs.
At the risk of repeating others’ comments on the obvious: your demo didn’t show a solution for large and plaster walls…. Still searching for a definitive solution and a demonstration of how it works without crumbling the plaster into a giant hole and mess…
That spare piece of wood & reverse angle of the bolt expanding was priceless; a real eye-opener, thanks.
Glad to show you the behind the scenes ;) always find it insightful
Are you sure this is a plaster wall? Plaster crumbles when you try to hammer something into it. This looks like drywall
It's 100% not plaster. Use a toggle bolt or zip toggle.
This is definitely for drywall, not plaster! But thank you for sharing.
That’s why you drill first.
@@icankickyourassholeOkay can you explain the difference and why those would be better? I’m trying to hang cat shelves and want to make sure my cat isn’t going to die cause my dumb ass used the wrong things to hold the shelves up. 😅
I have plaster walls and what you’re referring to happens to me.
Backing out the screw releases the pressure on the 'butterfly' part of the bolt that is within the wall. Without that pressure from screw being tight the anchors will be able to move about and eventually fail. For this application remove the screw before installing and thread on a nut and wider washer, then reinstall the screw in the molly bolt. Now you can use the nut to maintain the pressure on the wall material while backing out the screw slightly to engage the T-slot in the frame.
Thanks you about the washer and not. Extra steady
Wow 😂 Thank you so much! I wished that I was married to a man with such knowledge. It’s things like this that make me fall!!!
I’m not married, so as you can see, I’ve never ever met such a guy 😢😂
I was wondering about that and this made sense. Thank you for the input/explanation! One step closer to getting things done (right).
Never used a molly bolt before. Does it come out if I reverse screw (backing out the screw)?
Wow thank you so much this really helps me. It is hard depending on men for these things when you are a single female sr citizen. 👍🏻🤗
A perfect video and description for anyone who has never used Molly anchors.
Awesome, thanks! Was trying to keep it short and to the point.
Yes really enjoyed your video and the visual aids awesome
Great video! I came to see a video about molly bolts but then took a few more notes down about using painter's tape to help keep things clean and line things up. Time to hit up the hardware store...
That's awesome! Glad I could share a little extra tip :-)
Hi Marie, trade tip for you. When measuring the space between the hanging holes at 00:27 first of all, go to the nearest window and throw the tape out (satans spawn tape measures).
Take your spirit level and hold it to the mirror as you have done with the tape. Mark the spirit level with a sharpie or pencil at the points where the holes are. Set your level on the wall in the desired position, make it level and transfer the marks to the wall. No risk of measurement error and level as well. If you can use references instead of measurements do it every time.
Enjoying your video's subscribed a while ago. Retired and laid up tradesman here in the UK. Thanks for the entertainment you do some nice stuff.
Awesome, thanks for the tip!
It's easier to use the same method but with a strip of painters tape.
@@cliffcarlo180 But how do you know it's level when you get to the wall Cliff?
@@GrahamOrm Fundamental use of a spirit level Graham.
Cliff Carlo which is why you mark it straight into the level. I think you misunderstood me Cliff?
Not helpful for lathe and plaster walls. This works great for drywall/sheetrock.
This looks like drywall not plaster
0:02 clearly states plaster and lath
Why wouldn't it work on plaster and lath?
I agree this appears to be a drywall install, but the creator also seems to know things so I'm not sure where there is a disconnect.
In my Brooklyn apartment with lathe and plaster walls, if you try to drill or drive ANYTHING the surrounding area will just crumble and fall away. You end up with a jagged hole 5-10x larger than the hole you wanted.
I've found adhesives work well for low-leverage loads like the mirror in this video.
@@faolandClearly, she was wrong. It doesn't work on plaster. Plaster literally crumbles when you try to hammer it.
I love your videos. You make it look very easy, also you are very precise and clean worker. Very professional work indeed! Watching your videos is like therapy to me. Thumbs up!
Thank you so much!
@@DIYMontreal Welcome 😘😍
That isn't plaster
THANK YOU!!!!!! I’m buying these tomorrow. 😊
Great video. I used to teach a Girls Do Yourself class a very longtime ago, this would have been perfect then. Where were you in 1982! Lol
Learning something new everyday...Thanks!
You can skip a step by putting the tape on the mirror. Punching out the holes, and then placing it on the wall
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I'm going to give it a try! The last time I tried I ended up with crumbling plaster and a hole. 😒
Very nice! I like how you don't use a drill when tightening the bolt. I've done that and had the anchor just spin around in the hole I just made.
Yep, I've had my share of moments when you curse yourself for using a drill instead of screwdriver. Live and learn ;)
Nicely done
Thank you
I use these to hang heavy things on true plaster walls and it has never failed me yet. The tape keeps it from crumbling.
Nice detailed video. Keep up the good work
Thanks!
Used that first mount and put big hole in plaster when tightening
This is great, can you use Molly Bolts to mount something to a wall as opposed to hanging something on the bolt?
I think it's made to hang something on the bolt either directly or using a hanger attachment.
Thanks ❤
These anchors are the only way to go. I used these to hang my bikes on the wall. 0 studs needed.
I took me long enough to figure it out. I'd been using plastic anchors and got frustrated every time. Molly anchors are so much easier and more reliable.
Can the screw be removed and then be replaced? I'm wanting to hang a plaque flush to my wall.
Yes, you can take out the screw and put it back in, but not the anchor. The anchor will be almost impossible to remove without damaging the wall.
You are awesome!!!
Thanks! You're awesome for saying so ;)
Great video thanks
Thanks 😊
Super helpful, thx!
My pleasure!
Thank you for this! You rock!
Sure thing, thanks!
Can i use these for my microwave stand i got? Ive had it for awhile now but too afraid my plaster will crumble.
Agree, priceless demo! Thank you! Any ideas on bolting even heavier (50-60 pound) hanging cabinets onto plaster walls (other than don't do it)?
Use multiple Molly bolts 😉
Oh good heavens I hope you used a stud. That could kill someone falling off the wall.
if you put the tape on the back of the frame first you can punch through the hole, no then just put the tap back on the wall, no measuring required.
🔥🔥THANK YOU
What is the purpose of the green tape? Also, what is the need for the yellow anchors above? Is the latter simply from a previous video?
The green tape was simply to avoid drawing on the wall, keeps it cleaner.
The yellow anchors were from something lighter that was previously hung.
Way to go thank you
Thanks Nolan
How to hang really heavy stuff like a cupboard or a shelf that will take weight?
The display case I want to hang came with plastic bolts. Will they work as well as the metal ones in this video?
My advice is not to automatically trust the bolts they supply you with. If you are going into drywall measure the width of the drywall and choose the correct molly (metal) a display case sounds heavy. My full movement tv wall brace for large tvs came with six plastic things too - so i ditch and go with metal.
Can I use a Molly bolts to hang shelves to a plaster wall? Can screw come all the way out or would anchor release behind wall then?
Yes, Molly bolts work in plaster (my walls are plaster) and yes you can remove the screw. The anchor will stay in place. You can then replace the screw.
How do I find a stud/anchor into plaster walls? 40s building. I used molly bolts to hang a clothing rod and returned home one day to find it had ripped off the wall. Thanks
That's odd, Molly bolts work well in plaster and don't require a stud. Perhaps it wasn't screwed all the way in. If you want to find a stud, they sell stud finders for thicker walls, maybe try one of those.
try to find a magnetic stud finder tutorial. those seem to work well but you have to know how to use em.
I couldnt find sharp molly bolts, and the blunt one wont budge when you hammer it in. What do I do? Thanks.
Did you drill a big enough hole?
Thanks for the video. How much weight does a molly bolt can support? I want to hang a shelf weighing 10 pounds. Is it possible using these bolts?
They usually have a weight rating on the packaging, but for sure 10 pounds no problem. They usually can hold 30+ pounds.
Can u make a video on how to remove these anchors plz
Remove the screw then tap the anchor into the wall.
How much weight are those Molly bolts rated for?
this isn't for a plaster wall. this is for drywall, or sheetrock
Right, for plaster wall use toggle bolts
Yeah. I need to hang a HEAVY piece of 2d art by 2 hooks. I hope I can line up everything AND use studs. No way these will hold that piece in plaster.
"[Molly bolts] are not as easy to use as other drywall anchors, but they're still good to have on hand for medium to heavy loads. Pointed mollys can be tapped into place with a hammer. Nonpointed versions require an installation hole, and work well in old plaster-and-lath walls." - Tim Snyder, This Old House
So like, maybe keep your opinions to yourself.
@lucasalvarez8524 But in the video she's demonstrating with the pointed version, so aside from being a passive aggressive tool, what was the point of this comment?????.
What were the mysterious yellow plastic anchors in the wall above the picture for? I also thought it was very odd that you used a drill to put the molly in the wall, then used a regular flat screwdriver to screw it in. Why not use a drill with a verible speed conrol? And I agree what this was probably not a cement or plaster wall.
I wouldn’t do that to a plaster wall! You will have big holes the circumference of the expanded molly bolt!
Okay, I’ve done one search for stud finders and I already know this is wrong… very frustrating to see folks who are “experts” confuse drywall with lath and plaster. Plaster is very costly to repair professionally and very time consuming to repair on the cheap. This is terrible advice. I’m glad I read the comments because as soon as I saw “no studs” I was like “this can’t be right…
That looks like Sheetrock ?..
That’s drywall tho
At the risk of repeating others’ comments on the obvious: your demo didn’t show a solution for large and plaster walls…. Still searching for a definitive solution and a demonstration of how it works without crumbling the plaster into a giant hole and mess…
That’s Sheet rock/ drywall . Not plaster.
This is not a plaster wall. It is Sheetrock.
THIS IS NOT A PLASTER WALL. THIS IS DRYWALL.
great vid but that is not a plaster wall.
Looks like drywall not plaster
Nice tips but the title says “plaster walls” yet the one in your video is obviously sheetrock.
Um, no, I can assure you they are plaster. All the walls in my house are, and I've done a lot of remodeling so I'm 100% sure.
That’s not plaster
Many people have pointed out that you are not mounting to plaster and lathe, but rather to drywall. Also they have pointed out that it is unwise to back out a Molly bolt because that compromises a tight anchor.
Why not acknowledge these and at least change the title and description? I’ve noticed that you answer many people in the comments, but you seemingly ignore the people who are pointing out the errors. If you are teaching something that has the potential of injury (hanging heavy objects from a wall), you really should know your terminology and the capabilities and physical properties of the items you are demonstrating.
That's not a plaster wall that's dry wall
That was not plaster!
Terrible, terrible advice. Tried it on a plaster wall and as I tried to get the butterfly part to work it just ground itself into the plaster without the screw turning. I should have known when you demonstrated it on a solid piece of wood where it can get traction
That looks like plasterboard not plaster......
that was not a plaster wall
That's not a plaster wall, it's sheetrock. not a good idea to follow this video if you have plaster.
That is not a heavy object
This is NOT PLASTER.
Not plaster. Useless video for someone looking for “how to” PLASTER
Plaster walls and drywall walls are two different things. You cannot use the method on plaster.
That’s not plaster.
This is irresponsible advice. That molly would be fine in drywall but NOT a lath and plaster wall.
This is not a plaster wall. Thumbs down.
This looks like dry wall.
Your video needs to be renamed as drywall, not plaster.
Definitely not a plaster wall.
Thats a drywall surface, not plaster. Sorry Ms Montreal but need to give you a thumbs down. It was great for a drywall video