How To Hang Heavy Metal Art To Wall

Attaching the wrought iron decorations to a wall stud makes them hang more securely so it is important to know their location instead of just guessing.

How to hang heavy metal art to wall. If your metal wall art doesn t come with a hanger we suggest a picture wire or sawtooth bar. You re now ready to place the screw or hook. Find a wall stud using a stud finder or by gently tapping the wall until you hear a solid rather than a hollow sound. Examine the back of the metal artwork as some have places for hanging the item on the wall.

Devices called brick clips or brick hangers allow people to hang pictures mirrors and other objects on walls without drilling into the brick. Hold the piece up to the wall and make a mark along the stud where you want to hang it. The anchors and hooks are separate in the package. Choose a strong hanger.

I ve used both a drill and a screwdriver when putting these into the wall and either way works just fine. If you need help carefully and slowly use a hammer to put the anchor in place. Secure to the wall secure the hanger directly to a stud through the drywall using a wood screw. Hang your picture on a stud.

This will create a wide enough hole for the anchor to fit in. You can use a drill or screwdriver to fasten it to the wall. Then just hang your art on it. Drywall has a stud or wooden support brace about every 16 inches 40 6 cm.

Sometimes metal prints come with a hanger but sometimes you ll need to purchase one separately. For heavier pictures it is best to hang your picture on a stud. Insert the screw into the wall and gently remove it. Make sure the device holding your metal art to the wall can sustain the weight of the piece.

Most of jon s metal panel art comes with pre installed brackets that can be bent to display the art about 2 off the wall. You put the hook and anchor together before screwing it into the wall. Mark the location of each stud lightly with a pencil. Step 1 pass a stud detector over the wall where you will hang your decorations.