you know when your hanging a frame
why do you have to nail into a stud
2007-06-20 13:53:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Because drywall(which is the material used for walls in most newer homes) or plaster(the material used in older homes) usually won't hold a picture or mirror because of the weight. If the item isn't real heavy, it "might" hold it for awhile, but in the long run it will probably fall and break or hurt someone. This website may help. Good luck!
2007-06-20 14:04:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drywall(aka sheet rock) is not designed to bear the weight of something heavy. If you put the nail into the stud, then the wood structural member of your house is carrying the weight of the picture or what have you.
2007-06-20 21:00:15 · answer #2 · answered by David P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say that, but I have hung pictures for years "without" doing that! They don't put studs where you need them for your pictures and such. As long as it is not too heavy, don't worry about it. And when I do get something heavy, I just use a big nail. Works for me.
2007-06-20 20:58:36 · answer #3 · answered by Shari 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to hold maximum weight it's the best way.
If the weight is light, sheetrock will hold it by using the proper anchors. Nails into sheetrock is not recommended.
2007-06-20 20:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't. Just make sure that your frame isn't too heavy for the drywall to hold up. The drywall will easily hold up most frames.
2007-06-20 20:58:34 · answer #5 · answered by BUBBA~THE~POOCH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To make sure that the object will be held in place with out falling esp. if it is heavy.
2007-06-20 21:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by fes1974 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋