Step 5 of 8 · Hang a Picture Without Cracking the Wall
Stud: drill pilot, drive screw, leave 5 mm proud
Stud: drill pilot, drive screw, leave 5 mm proud — step 5 of 8 in Hang a Picture Without Cracking the Wall. If you hit a stud: drill a pilot hole slightly smaller than the screw. Drive the screw until 5 mm of the shaft is still exposed — that is…
Free home & diy tip: Stud: drill pilot, drive screw, leave 5 mm proud (step 5 of 8 from "Hang a Picture Without Cracking the Wall").
If you hit a stud: drill a pilot hole slightly smaller than the screw. Drive the screw until 5 mm of the shaft is still exposed — that is the hook shelf. For a wire-hung frame, angle the screw slightly upward so the wire cannot jump off.
If using an anchor: drill the hole size specified on the anchor package. Insert the anchor until flush. Drive the screw into the anchor, leaving 5 mm out. For toggle bolts: drill, push wings through, pull back to seat the toggle, tighten until snug.
You'll need
- Pilot hole drilled
- Screw or anchor installed
- 5 mm exposed for the wire
- No wall cracks visible
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