How to Hang a Heavy Wall Clock Without Damaging the Wall

Wall clocks come in all shapes and sizes. An antique clock can add character and a touch of class to your home. The older style clocks are often built in a more sturdy fashion and as such as much heavier than the modern versions. Hard wood far outweighs lightweight plastics, literally. But what should you do when your clock is on the heavier side? It can be that little bit harder, as you do not want to cause any damage to your home. Heavy clocks can impact your walls and cause unnecessary stress when they are not hung in the correct manner. It can tear at your wall or damage the floor should it fall. There are plenty of ways in which you can avoid this and ensure that your heavy wall clock is secured firmly in place, without the treat of falling. How do you hang a heavy wall clock? Below we have the answer you have been searching for.

 

How to hang a heavy wall clock

There are many fool-proof ways in which you can hang a heavy wall clock without causing any unwanted damage to your home. The simple nail or double sided tape will just not cut it in this instance. The key to hanging a heavy wall clock in your home is by finding the appropriate support. Without support you clock is likely to come tumbling down sooner rather than later. The right support also prevents damage to the wall itself. 

If the clock is heavy then a nail pounded into the wall is not sufficient. It is likely that the nail will bend from the weight, This is turn can allow your clock to fall to the floor from this height. 

To find the best spot on the wall you can use a stud finder. The stud is the support 2 by 4 pieces of wood behind drywall. This will give you the most stables points and from here you can choose where to hang your clock. In turn you will have the best chance of keeping it hanging on the wall. 

From here ark the stud with a pencil at your desired height and secure the chosen supports in place with a screwdriver, now you are ready to hang your heavy wall clock! But make sure you are careful when doing so.

 

How to hang a wall clock without damaging the wall

There are many ways in which you can ensure that your heavy wall clock will not cause any unwanted damage to your wall. It does not matter what building materials your wall is made from, brick, plaster or drywall, all can be protected by the same tips and tricks. 

Making sure that you find the best supports for your clocks is important. This will ensue that you are less likely to have your new heavy wall clock fall and damage the wall or the floor below. Anchors are the best option, as they are secured into the wall and can be placed virtually anywhere. The metal anchors are slightly better than the plastic ones so look for these if you can. 

When you are hammering the anchors into the wall, make sure you do so gently. Installing the anchors is the most likely point where you will cause unwanted damage to the wall. You may also want to be gentle when it comes to screwing into the middle of the anchor!

 

How do you hang a heavy wall clock on a plaster wall?

For plaster walls studs may not be available, so where should you hang your heavy clock? This makes it a little easier as you can choose virtually any spot on the wall to hang your clock, but it does not take away from the precision you need in order to prevent the clock from falling. Mark the wall with a pencil where the clock hangers are located in the desired location. Drill a hole and secure the screw anchors, which work in most wall types, even plaster. 

Tap the anchors into the wall with a hammer until they are secured in place. Place the screw inside and gently screw it into the anchor. Choosing metal anchors give you that little bit more stability as opposed to their plastic counterparts. As you turn the screw the anchor spreads and inside the back of the wall and provides that added security for your heavy wall clock. You can even use a second anchor if your clock is particularly heavy.