Flat as a board and easy to nail

[LibraLiz1973]

Unfortunately that does NOT describe my walls which are textured and seem to be treated with solid steel.
I've got a beautiful picture here to hang up but I can find no stud and the wall laughs at my nails

[crim son]

1. Pirate's dream - sunken chest.

You could try using those odd hangers that attach with a putty-like substance. No holes required. I've used them in my kitchen where I want to cover the walls with stuff but not damage the tiles.

[LibraLiz1973]

6. I need to investigate to see if they can hold about 50 pounds

This is a ginormous pic with a very heavy frame

[matcom]

2. let me get this straight....

you are looking for a Stud so you can get Nailed

k....

:rofl:

[LibraLiz1973]

5. Any idea where I can find a good stud who knows how to nail?

And nail well? I'm not talkin about just a quick nail here- I'm thinking I need 3 or 4 to get the job done right


:rofl:

[SPKrazy]

3. Stud...

you can find no stud to nail your flat as a board wall, or rather to nail to.

Studfinder?

tap until you hear a "solid" sound


might need to use screws? :shrug:

[LibraLiz1973]

4. Even the screws wont go in

I swear to god, it is the CRAZIEST thing I've ever seen

[trof]

7. AKA "The Carpenter's Daughter".

[LibraLiz1973]

10. ROFL

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. I'd hire a big strong carpenter......

Who has a super stud-finder!

And pay him to hang your pic.......

And, yes, I'm serious!

:hi:

[LibraLiz1973]

9. I'm actually considering this

I'm just worried that it will cost me like $100 to hang a $200 picture

Hmmmmmmm

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Well....

You could also ask him for tips so you can do it yourself in the future...

Jus' sayin.....:shrug:

[Ptah]

12. The Tennessee Stud {youtube video}

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F_7uc5i-zw

Tennessee Ernie Ford: The Tennessee Stud - toe tapping tune

[stirlingsliver]

13. I'm Board

But I sometimes get plastered.

[hickman]

14. Hang it the old fashioned way.

An eye hook in the ceiling and wire.

[SOteric]

15. Paris Hilton?

[Syncronaut Seven]

16. What your probably experiencing is plaster lathe

Your trying to drive fasteners in to cement.

A drill is your friend, then use the apropriate size molly bolt.

Safety glasses, naturally.