The ideal solution for hanging pictures on plaster is to use a picture hanging system like the all in one click rail cable hanging kit.
Ceiling mounted picture hanging.
To securely hang heavy pictures where there is no access to a stud run two wires between the screw eyes and support each with a wall hanger.
This also applies for large mirrors.
The picture hanging system may be mounted to the wall or ceiling.
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With a picture hanging system on the ceiling your walls can be decorated in a flexible way by inserting the hanging wires with hooks any where you like.
How to hang on plaster walls with a picture hanging system.
Anchors are available with hooks to hang pictures and with special hooks to hang mirrors.
The picture hanging system may be mounted to the wall or ceiling if you are going to mount it to the ceiling the rail is mounted to the concrete of the ceiling or next to a recessed ceiling.
This system works by simply installing a rail along the wall and pictures then hang from cables attached to the rail and are fastened with hooks.
If you re hanging a picture with wire use double wire for heavy pieces.