This article was co authored by jason phillip jason phillip is a handyman specializing in mounting and hanging objects onto walls.
Hanging pictures centered on wall or between curtain.
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Mark this spot with an x on the wall.
For pictures with a hanging wire and one hanging point hook the metal end of a tape measure under the center of the wire.
When artwork is hung by itself on a wall hang it at eye level with the center of the picture positioned between 56 60 from the floor.
When hanging one picture directly above another treat the two art pieces as one large picture with the center point between them being 56 60 from the floor.
If you re hanging your art above furniture it can be 4 6 inches above the piece.
Next turn the picture over and measure from the top of the frame to the point the picture will hang.
Measure up from the center mark on the wall the same distance as is between the center point of the frame and the bracket or the tension wire.
With over five years of experience professionally mounting and installing objects through his company jason s handyman services jason s work includes working with mounting window ac units designing art gallery walls installing kitchen cabinets and replacing.
Tip 1 hang single artwork at eye level we find it s best to hang single artwork at eye level and 60 inches from center to the floor is the magic number.
Pull up until the wire is taut and measure up to the top of the frame.