1.We nailed into the wall and the wall cracked. Solution: We have started putting tape on the walls first and then nailing into the spot with the tape. This minimizes cracking.
2. The nails will just not go into the wall! Solution: Move the nail over an inch or so and just hit it a lot harder.
3. Sometimes the plaster is so hard that the nail bends instead of going into the wall. Solution: Throw the nail away and use a bigger one.
As you can see, we have no idea how to deal with plaster walls. We're working on it though...and learning new things every day!
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Plaster has it's negatives, but, oh, so much more character than drywall! I wish I still had all mine, it's just too expensive compared to drywall, but I had them try to mimic the look! I'm so glad I did! We use molly bolts(?) that spread out once you put them in for the plaster we have left. They are designed for plaster.
When you figure it out, let me know for Erika's walls!!
i never would have known that. thanks for sharing!
You are suppose to hang your pictures on long strings and hook them into the molding that surrounds your ceiling. This way the plaster doesn't get crack and get holes. It actually is very easy to do!!! If you ask at a store they have the picture hangers to do it.
my walls are plaster too, and it took me a lot of trial and error to get stuff hung up. you guys had some great creative solutions!
wow i had no idea about all that stuff, sounds like tough work!
Wow, thanks for the information
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