How to Mount a Picture on Mortar

You want to hang family photos on the brick above your mantle, but it's not as simple as hammering in a few nails. Luckily, mounting pictures on brick isn't impossible. The mortar between stones or bricks is typically a form of mixed concrete. Although not as strong as the surrounding material, mortar is still a very solid mounting substrate, provided that it is otherwise in good condition. Using the proper hardware, you can mount a picture to the mortar without fear of it falling.

Things You'll Need

• Drill
• Masonry bit
• Sleeve anchors and screws
• Tap hammer
• Drill with socket fitting

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Drill a hole to the exact same diameter of the sleeve anchor. Tap the sleeve into the hole.

   • 2

     Drive the sleeve anchor screw or bolt into the sleeve with the drill and the appropriate socket bit. Leave 1/8 inch between the inner edge of the screw or bolt and the drilling surface to account for the bracket or cable used to hang the picture.

   • 3

     Apply a slight tug to the head of the screw to ensure the sleeve is mounted securely. Hang the picture.