If you are trying to hang pictures, mirrors, or other items on your wall, but you don’t have any nails handy, plaster mesh tape is a great solution. It’s also the best way to hang things in high-traffic areas where people may bump into them and knock them down. If you’re looking for an easy DIY project with plaster mesh tape, here are 3 ways that will work for almost anything. Attach a hook to the back of your frame -Use it instead of nails when hanging frames on the wall -Hang flat items like fabric swatches
HOW TO HANG THINGS WITH PLASTER MESH TAPE
For a DIY project, plaster mesh tape is a great way to hang things in high-traffic areas.
The best way to hang things with plaster mesh tape is to attach a hook to the back of your frame. This is a great option for frames that don’t have a back or that have a back that’s too thick for a nail. With a hook in place, you can hang the frame from the hook and use the mesh tape to keep it in place.
Alternatively, you can use plaster mesh tape when hanging frames on the wall. The mesh tape gives the frame a little more support and helps it stay in place better.
Lastly, plaster mesh tape is a great option for hanging flat items like fabric swatches. As long as you can get the item taut on the mesh tape, it will hold up well to any contact.
ATTACHING HOOKS
It’s a great alternative to nails when you want to hang items on the wall. To attach a hook to the back of your frame, you’ll want to cut a piece of plaster mesh tape and stick it on the back of your frame. Once you stick it on, stick it on the wall and stick on your hook.
USING IT FOR FRAMES
Plaster mesh tape is great for hanging frames on the wall. It’s especially useful in high-traffic areas, like entryways, where people may bump into your frames and knock them down.
Measure the width of the frame and cut a piece of plaster mesh tape 3 inches wide. Run a bead of clear silicone around the outer edge of the frame, as shown in the video. Next, attach a nail or hook to the back of the frame. The nail or hook should go through both pieces of plaster mesh tape and contact the wall.
To hang a frame on plaster mesh tape, measure the width of your frame and cut a piece of plaster mesh tape 3 inches wide. Run a bead of clear silicone around the outer edge of your frame, as shown in video. Next, attach a nail or hook to the back of your frame. The nail or hook should go through both pieces of plaster mesh tape and contact the wall.
HANGING FLAT ITEMS
Plaster mesh tape is also great for hanging items without any surface to attach the tape to.
For example, say you have some fabric swatches that you want to hang on your wall. You can use plaster mesh tape to hang them so the tape is touching the wall.
To do this, position the tape on the back of your fabric swatches so it is touching the wall. Then, use a pencil to press the tape against the wall. When installing plaster mesh tape on a hard surface, you will need to use a tacking gun or nails.