[alanmcdonald]

There must be a trick to hanging on outside facing walls in block homes we can't figure out.

Need person to hang mirror and pictures.

Probably a 1-2 hour job.

[D&Lsunfun]

In the Daily Sun, there is an ad for the
Hang Man,
he does just what you are looking for.
He lives near Bradenton Rec center.

[villagetinker]

We have hung several with no problems using standard drywall hangers. Even wall mounted a TV on the outside wall, with the expanding type holders. All of this on a block style gardenia.
Can you elaborate with the problem you are having? If you are trying to "hit a stud", these tend to be METAL, and your will not be able to drive a nail into to it. You can drill a small pilot hole, and use a sheet metal screw and hook.

Hope this helps.

[Padraicin]

We have used Roger, the Hangman, mentioned previously to hang a very large and heavy print. He was excellent.

[outlaw]

First, you need a masonry drill bit...

[D&Lsunfun]

Yes, Roger the hang man
He has done a lot of work, just in his own house.

[JoMar]

Another vote for Roger (the hangman) Dudis 352-430-3244

[Chi-Town]

The Villages Hangman....no angst.

[alanmcdonald]

Thanks to all. The Hangman is coming later this week.

[gap2415]

We used what is called a French cleat for hanging a heavy mirror.....which is apparently the most professional way. Mirror companies can usually tell you who is a good installer as you don't want glass or mirror falling off the wall.

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

We have hung several with no problems using standard drywall hangers. Even wall mounted a TV on the outside wall, with the expanding type holders. All of this on a block style gardenia.
Can you elaborate with the problem you are having? If you are trying to "hit a stud", these tend to be METAL, and your will not be able to drive a nail into to it. You can drill a small pilot hole, and use a sheet metal screw and hook.

Hope this helps.

If going into an exterior wall on a block constructed house wouldn't you need to drill through the block? The furring strips are only a 1/2" thick. How can the expandable ones work ? I haven't tried it yet, just curious.

[John_W]

Roger the Hangman did all of ours 5 years ago and they are still hanging. In the garage he used a drill and went into the block, I even have a push lawn mower hanging on the wall in the garage. In the house he uses a sort of cleat hook, he'll usually puts two per wire on artwork. Where he was really good was on our curtain rods, he's good with a level and getting things to come out right. We have an Asian screen with four separate panels that hang together separately creating one piece of design, he got that done without any problems. Back then he was living in Bridgeport, so I guess he moved if he's near Bradenton.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

If going into an exterior wall on a block constructed house wouldn't you need to drill through the block? The furring strips are only a 1/2" thick. How can the expandable ones work ? I haven't tried it yet, just curious.

For the TV, I drilled a pilot hole into the firing strips. Note the plans for our house state "3/4" rigid foam insulation" between 1" by 2" firing strips on 16 inch centers, with 1/2 plaster board on top. So there is 1.25 inches from the front surface of the wall to the concrete block which is more then enough for expanding wall anchors. As I recall, I used 1.25 inch lag bolts with a washer for the TV mount.

For smaller items like pictures, and medium to small pieces of framed art, I used 1 or 2 of the nail in hangers. I have used a better version of the expandable wall plugs (that were originally used in the closets), to rearrange the closets and the wireframe shelving.


Hope this helps.

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

For the TV, I drilled a pilot hole into the firing strips. Note the plans for our house state "3/4" rigid foam insulation" between 1" by 2" firing strips on 16 inch centers, with 1/2 plaster board on top. So there is 1.25 inches from the front surface of the wall to the concrete block which is more then enough for expanding wall anchors. As I recall, I used 1.25 inch lag bolts with a washer for the TV mount.

For smaller items like pictures, and medium to small pieces of framed art, I used 1 or 2 of the nail in hangers. I have used a better version of the expandable wall plugs (that were originally used in the closets), to rearrange the closets and the wireframe shelving.


Hope this helps.

Thank you. I did notice a block constructed home in Osceola using 1/2" furring strips, definitely not 3/4" so I assumed mine was the same. I'll send a probing bit in to check the actual depth.