Nailing picture hooks into plastered wall

[andyb32]

Does anyone know how to avoid chipping bits of plaster away, when nailing a picture hook into a painted/plastered wall? I heard that holding a piece of tissue may help, but I'm not sure I should risk that approach.


Thanks,

Andy.

 

[breezer]

clear "stcky tape" then nail through it (also masonary nails are good, pinch them from cable clips)

 

[Diyisfun]

Now I would have thought an upward angle.. ..
But
Why worry if paint/plaster chips isnt something going on the hook / hole that will cover it.

 

[breezer]

Why worry if paint/plaster chips isnt something going on the hook / hole that will cover it.

not if:

picture string too long

picture frame fixing too high

 

[Panjandrum]

So you have to shorten the string or move the picture frame fixing. My hanging organiser insists on not being able to see the string/wire or the wall fixing.
Me? I just hate hammering nails into freshly cleaned, filled and painted walls.

 

[PG]

If the nail is not too thick you could try snipping the sharp point off using pliers.
Hammering in with a blunted nail may help reduce the risk of cracking plaster.