TrekkerMcTrekkerface t1_it2sm89 wrote on October 20, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Do you have a ring of molding going around the room about one foot from the top of the wall? I forget what this molding is called, but its designed to receive a little hook so you can hang pantings and such from a cable.

If you are trying to hang shelves or something; its incredibly difficult to do with lathe and plaster walls. A experienced person is likely the only way to get it done. Also, check your lease, it probably says you can't hang things due to the lathe and plaster.

TrekkerMcTrekkerface t1_it2src7 wrote on October 20, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Now I recall...picture rail moulding

Scroticus- t1_it34zeq wrote on October 20, 2022 at 4:19 PM

That's the whole reason they have picture rails. To avoid putting holes in the plaster.

Hummus_ForAll t1_it3son8 wrote on October 20, 2022 at 6:51 PM

Today I learned!