Author: Mark Wolf | Updated 10:44 AM, January 20, 2021

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When you hang a favorite piece of art, you should be sure that it will stay as it is. Wrong hardware can put you in disaster, including dropped frames and damaged walls. In fact, sometimes the best hanging nails are not nails at all. Drywall, plaster, panelling and masonry walls have unique characteristics and require different treatments for paintings.

A simple veneer nail may be enough to hang a small and light frame on a dry wall. On the other hand, a large and heavy frame requires a stronger drywall anchoring system to spread the weight over a larger area so that it does not pull out of the wall.

Also for drywall, as well as thin panelling and plaster, you can use easels. This is a kind of hardware that can make installing artwork quick and easy. It includes a mounting nail and a specially designed hook. There are two holes on the top to guide the mounting nail into the wall at a precise angle.

Bear claw screws are another good choice for plaster. They are self-tapping double-head screws and can be easily installed without pre-drilling. The raised secondary screws firmly fix the frame hardware like a hook.

For hollow and solid masonry walls, grooved masonry nails, concrete screws, toggle bolts and other options can all solve the problem.

When you buy the best hanging nails, protecting your walls is as important as protecting your artwork. Whether you need simple nails or heavy anchors, this list provides safe and reliable solutions for your consideration.

The Yellow Paw picture hanger includes 200 galvanized hangers and facing nails. This is an excellent hardware of choice for installing artworks and other frame parts. These hooks can also hold keys, tools, or other "pendents" weighing less than 30 pounds.

The hole on the top of the hook is aligned with the nail for easy installation and firm fixation. They use a convenient snap-button plastic shell for easy storage. These painting racks have been designed and tested to withstand a weight of 30 pounds each on drywall or wooden wall surfaces.

Hillman 592301 polished and trimmed nails is a good choice when you just want a simple multi-purpose nail. It is a 6d nail with a diameter of 0.12 inches and a length of 2 inches, with a smooth shank and a small head. The polished surface also looks good.

Push it upward at a 45-degree angle as a safe installation point for the small picture. Other common uses include interior and finishing work. This nail is not suitable for treated wood or where there may be corrosion problems.

The OOK heavy-duty picture frame is an ideal solution for hanging large and heavy frame parts (such as mirrors or paintings) on gypsum board or gypsum board. Professionals use these types of hangers to install priceless works in museums and galleries.

The tiny spots on these fine nails only leave tiny pinholes in the wall. Hardened blue steel will not bend when beaten into anhydrite. Thanks to their easy-to-grasp head, these nails are also easy to remove and reuse. Each hook has three nails, and these hangers can support up to 100 pounds.

Hecho's various painting kits include various painting racks and mounting hardware. The kit includes 59 hangers: 25 with 10 lb capacity, 15 with 20 lb capacity, 10 with 30 lb capacity, 6 with 40 lb capacity, and 4 with 75 lb capacity.

The kit also includes 25 1.5-inch nails, 10 feet of mounting wire, 10 eye hooks, 10 serrated hooks, and 10 D-shaped hooks. These items are pre-sorted in a segmented snap box. All screws and nails are matched with the corresponding hardware.

Toofix self-drilling drywall plastic anchors do not require pre-drilling to achieve firm and fast connections. Use a Phillips screwdriver to screw the wide threaded anchor into the plasterboard, then screw in the anchor bolt, and then continue to hang the picture weighing 50 pounds.

The deep thread design can be tightly engaged with ⅜-, ½- or ⅝ inch gypsum wallboard (drywall). These are easier to remove than other types of hollow wall anchors. Just remove the anchor screw and unscrew the anchor. The package includes 20 plastic anchors and screws.

CONFAST Hammer Drive Nail in Anchor is specially designed for concrete, block and brick. When installing, pre-drill a ¼ inch hole (between ¾ inch and 1¼ inch) in the masonry surface, insert the anchor into the hole, and then drive the nail into the anchor. Depending on the specific wall materials and conditions, it provides a safe and permanent installation point for pictures and artworks weighing up to 450 pounds.

Compared with many other masonry anchors, this anchor has faster installation speed and smaller pre-drilled holes. Drilling masonry requires a cemented carbide bit connected to a hammer drill. However, please note: once installed, this anchor cannot be removed without damaging the wall. The package includes 100 anchors and nails.

Double-headed Hangman Bear Claw Hangers are self-tapping screws with tapered shanks, which can be easily inserted into anhydrite without pre-drilling. The lower end of the threaded top can maintain stable wall contact, while the upper end can be easily connected to keyholes, D-rings, serrated brackets, or metal wires on the back of the framed artwork.

The best part is that Hangman Bear Claw Hangers will not break your plaster. When screwed into the studs, these screws are rated at 30 pounds, up to 100 pounds. This bag includes 25 hangers.

The Command small stainless steel hook is a good choice for people who don't want to use tools and for houses that cannot make holes in the walls. Peeling and pasting backings can be adhered to a variety of smooth surfaces, including painted drywall, finished wood, ceramic tiles, metal, and glass. Pull down the bottom label and stretch the strip to remove it without leaving any residue.

These stainless steel hooks look more elegant than plastic hooks, and if they are exposed in keys or jewelry, that would be great. They can bear up to half a pound of weight, which is enough for small and medium-sized frames. The package contains eight hooks and ten scotch tapes.

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