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How to hang a heavy picture or mirror on plasterboard

By Bunnings magazine / Spring 2022

Person looking at wall prints hung on wall in a living room.
Weighty artwork is no problem with the hanging power of the 3M CLAW™.

High achievers

Bring the blank canvases of your vertical spaces to life with photos, artworks and mirrors using the 3M CLAW™ heavyweight hanging solution range. Engineered for serious strength and ease of use, the hardened steel claws of these revolutionary hangers are proven to hold up to 20kg.

You don’t need to worry about finding studs or mastering any complicated tools – simply use your thumbs to push the 3M CLAW™ plasterboard picture hangers directly into the wall. To help you figure out exactly where the hanger needs to go, temporary spot markers are included, and they’re compatible with all standard mounting options that might be on your picture frame. Installing 3M CLAW™ plasterboard picture hangers is a straightforward, one-person job that only takes a few seconds: simply mark, push and hang. And if you do decide to remove a hanger, it won’t leave a gaping hole in your wall.

Create a happy home

Surround yourself with photos that will make you smile every time you see them using the 3M CLAW™ 7kg plasterboard picture hangers. They’re available in packs of one or five, so you can decorate your favourite nook or your entire living room.

Gallery quality

To create a sophisticated gallery vibe with larger prints and beautiful artworks, choose the 3M CLAW™ 11kg plasterboard picture hangers, sold individually or as a four-pack. As with the rest of the 3M CLAW™ range, they’re compatible with all varieties of standard mounting hardware.

Mirror mirror

For heavier items – such as framed mirrors or large, ornate artworks – opt for the 3M CLAW™ 20kg plasterboard picture hangers, available in packs of one or three.

It’s time to great creative

Step 1:

Stick the spot marker (compatible with sawtooth hangers, D-rings and picture wire) on the back of your frame and use it to mark the hanger location on the wall.
 
Hand marks spot on a wall with a pencil using a spot marker.

Step 2:

Position the 3M CLAW™ plasterboard picture hanger with its notch on your marked dot, then push it firmly into the plasterboard using your thumbs.

 

Pair of hands pressing picture hanger into a wall

Step 3:

Finish by hanging your wall décor in place and admiring your work!

 

Person hanging mirror on a wall

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Check out our full 3M range.

Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

Health & Safety

Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.

Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer. You can also use a simple test kit from Bunnings to indicate the presence of lead-based paint.