Asked on Dec 27, 2019
How do I hang pictures on Stucco walls?
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Serenia Cruz
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My living room walls are stucco and for the life of me I can't figure out how to hang up my pictures! I've tried command strips, nails and screws! It's been about 2 months off and on that I've been trying I'm about to give up! Can anyone please HELP ME??
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Nails and screws should go through the stucco, but if you're not hitting a stud, it won't bear weight well. Try using a stud finder.
Hello Serenia! I am curious as to why using nails and screws didn't work. I am not sure if your walls are just textured over dry wall and look like stucco--or if they are traditional stucco/plaster walls. That would make a difference.
https://www.hunker.com/13411361/how-to-hang-pictures-on-stucco-poured-concrete-walls
Another thing you might be able to use are "monkey hooks". They are sold in any home improvement store.
Hi Serenia,
All you need is some anchors to use screws on a wall with no stud in the right place. Here's more information that should help. Wishing you the best.
https://womenyoushouldknow.net/fix-it-friday-anchors-aweigh-how-to-put-anchors-into-walls/
You should be able to drill into stucco with a masonry bit. I would slant the hole down and use a small bit sized for the nail you want to use.
here you can find helpfull info https://www.hunker.com/13410864/how-to-hang-pictures-on-a-concrete-block-wall-without-using-a-drill
Sure it's not a plaster wall? Stucco isn't typically used in interior spaces. See if this helps.
https://m.wikihow.com/Hang-Pictures-on-Plaster-Walls
Yes, still with masonry bit and use “mollies”.
Serenia: maybe this will be helpful
https://www.onthehouse.com/ap227q/
This might help. I have plaster walls- not stucco- but maybe the process is similar. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/how-to-drill-holes-in-plaster-without-it-crumbling-43417676
How To Drill Holes In Plaster...Without It Crumbling
Command hooks work great!
I would try these hangers, I've used them on masonry before.... https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Picture-Hangers-Concrete-Cinder/dp/B01N47XAMU/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2ZBZI9HL08O55&keywords=masonry+picture+hangers&qid=1577948615&sprefix=masonry+pict%2Caps%2C256&sr=8-4