How To Hang Heavy Items On Plaster Walls. Realize you will be drilling thru the plaster and then wood slat. However, you should use screws with anchors to be more secure.
You can hang heavy items in plaster walls without driving screws into a stud.
Whether you're hanging a kitchen cabinet or a coat hook, your best option is to attach things to a stud. Plaster walls provide a traditional handcrafted finish, but when it's time to hang curtains, you'll need to put in a little extra effort because of the rigid surface and the materials that support it. View the video below to see how to. A brick wall can typically carry a heavier load than plaster or drywall.