memestraighttomoon t1_it2yq52 wrote on October 20, 2022 at 3:39 PM

Reply to comment by SK10504 in Just moved into a prewar… these walls mystify me (help needed) by b7d

Could also be plaster and mesh. All the same, takes mounts made for such walls. You can confirm with the super and then ask at a hardware store for mounts rated to go into such materials.

tarzan_boy t1_it370m3 wrote on October 20, 2022 at 4:32 PM

I second these anchors, my apt walls were plaster with mesh and your suggestion was the right one for me. Also obligatory caulk the holes if you make one bc thats where the bugs will come from.

And for anyone doubting the strength of the hardware I was able to mount our tv to the wall.

RowingCox t1_it4mn80 wrote on October 20, 2022 at 10:08 PM

Confirmed, my building is from 1939 and it’s plater over metal mesh. I have found a masonry bit in a drill with drywall anchors is the most fool proof method for hanging. I use 100lb toggle bolts for anything heavy and never had a problem. The Ook Professional hooks work the best for not cracking the poster for smaller items.