Tips Hang How To
WAYS TO HANG YOUR ART
There are different ways to hang your new artwork depending on your frame style and your wall construction. Find some of the most common conditions here to help you minimize how many holes you have to make in your wall.
HARDWARE
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Small Nails
For lightweight frames under 3 pounds. Drive the nail into the wall at an upward angle to improve stability
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Picture Hangers
Picture hangers are rated for different weights and wall types. Choose the hanger that is at or above the weight of your artwork
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Self-Drilling Screws
Self-Drilling screws work well with plaster, wood, or drywall and can carry very heaving pieces up to 50 pounds.
ADHESIVE HANGERS
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Weigh Your Piece
Adhesive hangers are rated for different weights. They mean it! Weigh your piece and select a hanger that is ABOVE the weight of your piece
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Acrylic Glazing
If an adhesive hanger pulls off the wall, a falling frame with acrylic glazing will be safer with a better chance of survival
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Great for Renters
Leaves very little damage or residue
(damage is always possible though)
TOOLS YOU NEED
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Paper & Scissors
Any kind of large-size paper the same size as your pieces to make templates.
You can tape together copy paper too if you don't have large paper -
Pencil
For marking the hanger location of your frame on your template
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Tape Measure
To measure...
self explanitory -
Painter's Tape
To hang your templates on the wall
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Level
To make sure your templates are level before you put holes in your wall
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Straight Edge
Use with your level to make sure multiple pieces are level and aligned
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Hammer
...to hammer
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Hardware
Choose the right hanger type depending on your artwork.
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Frames
Choose the frame perfect for your decor.
Find more tips on frames.
HANGING YOUR FRAME
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1. TEMPLATE
Cut a paper template the size of your frame. Mark the location of the hanger on the back of the frame.
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2. MEASURE
Measure the spacing and tape the template on the wall. Use the level and the long straight edge to ensure it is square.
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3. INSTALL
Use the hammer and hardware to install your hanger through the paper. Tear the paper off the wall around the hanger when installed.
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4. HANG
Hang your frame.