How to Secure Your Larger Heavier Wall Clocks on the Wall
Wall clocks are an amazing and fascinating subject to explore. With the variety of shapes and sizes, you can always expect the unexpected just when you thought you saw it all. Today with all the forms of wall hanging timepieces, one has to be sure when it comes to larger and heaver clocks, that when you hang them on a wall, you are careful enough to hang the clock securely so that your artful display of time will remain safely on the wall.
In order to hang a heavier wall clock on the wall, you must do certain things to make sure your clock will remain in place without doing damage to your wall and possible damage to your clock. If you follow the procedures that I have set forth below, you will have a wall timepiece that will remain in place without any damaging effects whatsoever.
The first thing you have to do is make sure you find a secure section of your wall to fasten your clock. This is done by using a tool that is called a Stud Finder. Behind your plasterboard or drywall walls are support wooden frames called studs. These studs are made from long wood pieces of 2 inch by 4 inch boards. The vertical sections of these frames behind your walls are generally constructed about 18 inches apart along the inner wall.
In order to find exactly where these stud boards are located behind your wall, you will need to use an electronic device called a stud finder. You can find these stud finders at any hardware or home improvement store. With a stud finder you will be able to locate the stud inside your wall near the location you intend to hang your heavy wall clock.
Once you have found the stud behind the wall, make a pencil mark on the wall where you intend to hang your clock. When determining the correct location of inserting a large wood screw into the wall in order to hang your clock, be sure to take into account the position of the hanger located on the back side of the clock.
After you have determined the exact position to insert the screw into the wall, with a hand drill and a tiny drill bit, drill a tiny hole into the wall making sure you drill through the stud. Next, after you drilled your tiny hole into the wall, insert your large wood screw. Make sure you screw the screw in only far enough so the head of the screw sticks out from the wall enough to support the clock. A quarter to a half inch out from the wall should be enough to support the heavy clock. Hang your clock and enjoy.
On the other hand, there are some cases where the stud behind the wall is not located in a position where you intend to hang your timepiece. In this situation the solution to this is using what is called a screw anchor. These screw anchors are available in plastic and metal. There are styles of screw anchors available for a variety of wall hanging projects.
These screw anchors come in different shapes and sizes. Depending on how much weight your wall clock is will determine what style and size screw anchor will be necessary to hang your clock. The employees at your local hardware or home improvement store will have the knowledge to help you determine exactly what type of screw anchor is appropriate for your clock hanging situation. Just tell them exactly what you intend to do.
Once you have determined what type of screw anchor to use, drill an appropriate size hole into the wall. Always make sure you account for the position of the hanger on the back of the clock when positioning your clock hanging screw. After you have inserted the correct screw anchor into the wall, with a screw attached and sticking out from the wall one quarter to one half inch, gently hang your clock. Make sure that your clock is securely in place. Enjoy your clock.
If you are placing a heavy wall clock on a masonry or brick wall the same procedures apply. Determine exactly where on the wall you wish to drill a hole to hang your clock, but with masonry or brick walls use metal screw anchors only.
Hanging a heavy wall clock is not a difficult project when done correctly. There are certain procedures and tools to make the job easy to complete. All you have to know are a few easy steps.
About the Author
Joe Tobiasz is an expert in interior/exterior decorating. Along with his wife Barbara, they own and operate Wall-Decor-Concepts.com. For more information on Wall Clocks, go to Wall Clocks at: http://www.Wall-Decor-Concepts.com
|
|
Large 23.5″ WORLD Hanging Map WALL CLOCK Gallery Wood Frame NEW $39.75 |
|
|
Desk Clock. Chrome picture frame. Alarm clock.Chromed desk clock. NEW IN BOX! $22.00 |
|
|
Large Wall Clock 30″ Antique Framed Red Paris Hotel $168.00 |
|
|
Blue Spin into Dizziness Fantasy Fractal Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Colorado Winter Scene Snow Wonderland Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Chocolate Desert Cake on Plate Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Alhambra Granada Spain Court of Lions Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Dark Pink Poppy Flower Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Chicago Skyline and Lake Michican Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Detroit Michigan City Skyline at Night Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Black and White One Happy Smiley Face Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Black And White Cat Photo Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Breast Cancer Lend a Hand Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Pink and Green Lifering Balloon Fantasy Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Fruit Punch Beverage Watermelon Oranges Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
White Polar Bear in Zoo Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Pink Ribbon Strength Hope Courage Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Pink Iris Flower Closeup Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Tropical Blue Butterfly Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Butterfly Wings Macro Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Mexico City at Night Car Lights Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Venice Italy Canals and Bridges Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Yellow Carnation Garden Flower Close Up Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Winter Frost on Leaf and Tree Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Blue Ice Modern Pop Art Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Ocean Cliffs in Caribbean Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Dark Glass Caverns at Daybreak Fantasy Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Lightning in Desert at Night Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
White Daisies Flowers Against Sky Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Summer Honey Bee Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Wormhole Terminator Future Fantasy Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Pastel Plastic Shape Fantasy Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Jupiter and Moons Space Fantasy Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
VOTE Red White Blue Election Day USA Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Green Light Dark Palm Fronds Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Statue of Buddha New Age Buddhist Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Spring Flowers White Pink Orange Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Waffle Cone Ice Cream Dessert Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Seashell Designs Ocean Beach Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Purple Alien Underground Space Castle Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Taj Mahal in India Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Church Stained Glass of Jesus Christ Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Plumeria White Flower on Memorial Stone Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Carmen Miranda Tropical Fruit Collection Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Black and White Roller Coaster Fantasy Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
River and Bridge in Oregon Mountains Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Cassini Photo of Saturn and Rings Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Ice Climbing Extreme Sports Hanging Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Flag of Thailand Thai Bangkok Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Tape Measure Modern Art Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Sunset and Trees Ixtapa Mexico Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Pink High Tech Fantasy Flowers Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Chicago Skyline City at Sunset Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Pink Lilac Daisies Spring Flowers Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Ancient Chinese Terra Cotta Warriors Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
911 WTC Twin Towers Memorial Emblem Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Aspen Colorado Cabin in Trees Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Gothic Fantasy Graveyard Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Neon Dice Pop Art Gaming Fantasy Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Hawaiian Surf Ocean Waves Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Kiwi Fruit Food Fantasy Art Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Tropical Beach Paradise with Palm Trees Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Rock Climbing Extreme Sports Adventure Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Plumerias Spring Flowers After Rain Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Wardrobe of Shirts in Closet Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds Fractal Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Billiard Balls Pool Racked Fantasy Art Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
India Taj Mahal in Golden Sunset Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Road and Trees in Mountain Forest Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Lonely Alaska Highway Mt McKinley in Snow Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Asteroid Space Fantasy Orange and Black Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Stormy Ocean Inlet and Rocks Nature Scenic Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Lone Acacia Tree at Dusk Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Silver Mercury Metallic Fantasy Swirls Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Flag of Egypt Egyptian Cairo Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Frankfurt Germany City Skyline at Night Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Book Pages In Spanish Language Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Forgotten Caverns of Dust Fantasy Fractal Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Sparkling Lilac Pink Flowers Modern Art Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Blue Spring Flowers Garden Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Mothers Day Bouquet Spring Flowers Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Venice Italy Gondolas in Fog Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Gourmet Italian Pizza Restaurant Dinner Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Black and White Light Buld Pop Art Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Breast Cancer Deep Pink Ribbons Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Santorini Island Greece Scenic Travel Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Blowing Bubbles Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Lime Fruit Splash in Soda Water Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Dead Lake Under Winter Snow Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Ocean Storm Dark Skies at Dusk Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Green Lime Iced Summer Drink Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Verona Italy Shakespearean City View Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Albert Einstein 1921 Portrait Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Yellow Spring Flower Closeup Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
St Petersburg Russia State Hermitage Museum Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Green Yin Yang Taoism New Age on Silver Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Cancun Mexico Beach Park Scenice Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Dark Gothic Winter River of Ice Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Boat Harbor at Sunset Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |
|
|
Elbe River in Germany Dresden Wall Clock with Black Lucite Frame $29.99 |