You will need a special masonry concrete screw and most come with anchor sleeves.
Picture hanging masonry walls.
The right way to hang your picture frames on solid brick walls you would be forgiven for thinking that anyone can surely know how to hang a picture frame.
Not sure if you have drywall or plaster.
If using a plastic anchor gently insert it onto your drilled hole and lightly tap it with a hammer until flush with the brick wall.
Next screw in the masonry screw and leave it sticking out enough to hang your picture on.
The hardware you use for hanging picture frames depends on the weight of the picture and the type of wall which could be drywall plaster concrete or masonry.
Push a pin in the wall.
If you need to hang a group of pictures place the largest picture in the middle and have the center of the group be at 57 inches 145 cm.
If it goes in it s drywall.
Devices called brick clips or brick hangers allow people to hang pictures mirrors and other objects on walls without drilling into the brick.
If the nails will be exposed choose the style based on appearance.
Two examples are brick clips by a company called.
All masonry nails are strong enough for picture hanging but they should go into the wall 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 inches deep for maximum holding power.
Most people opt for hanging their pictures at eye level on open walls and higher if the picture is going over a fireplace.
Standard masonry nails have a thick fluted shank and a dull gray finish.