How To Hang Pics On The Wall

The rivet head won t slide into the wall when you hang the picture.

How to hang pics on the wall. Reader alvin lewis. Lay the picture face down on a flat surface and hook a measuring tape on the hanging wire on the back of the picture then pull the wire up towards the top of the picture until it is taut. From using hangers to using clipboards here are 17 photo hanging ideas to get you inspired. First you have the challenge of placing objects on a wall in a pleasing way.

If you want to hang a group of pictures for a gallery wall hang the center of the grouping at 57 inches. Use a hammer to drive the stem of a rivet down and into the wall. Here s a better way to hang pictures and other light items on drywall. Generally larger and darker pictures look better placed toward the bottom of a grouping.

Here are five favorite tips for taking a one hole approach to hanging a picture on the wall. You can buy packages of 1 8 in. The 57 inch standard is based on the average eye height of an adult and is the rule used to determine how high to hang pictures in museums and galleries. Hang your pictures securely.

The best way to hang pictures will vary from room to room but there is an art to hanging art. The arrangement of pictures on a wall has as much impact as the pictures themselves. Rivets at the hardware store for less than 5. A precise grid gives a graphic formal look.

To hang a picture hold it up against the wall where you want it to hang then use a pencil to mark the wall along the top center of the frame. Save yourself the hair pulling that comes from constantly re adjusting and re hanging problem pictures by installing your picture right the first time. A great picture or piece of artwork can be a source of pride but it can also be a source of headaches if it simply won t stay put on the wall.