Hanging Pictures On Wall With Nails

But although it may seem easy hanging a picture properly is much more than a haphazard task.

Hanging pictures on wall with nails.

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. Adhesive picture hooks are the best way to prevent damage when hanging a picture but pre drilling the hole will usually prevent cracks and chips from forming as well. If you want to hang a group of pictures for a gallery wall hang the center of the grouping at 57 inches. To securely hang heavy pictures where there is no access to a stud run two wires between the screw eyes and support each with a wall hanger.

One set of strips will hold one 8 10 inch frame or three pounds. Anchors are available with hooks to hang pictures and with special hooks to hang mirrors. This also applies for large mirrors. These come in sets where one side attaches to the picture frame and the other side sticks to the wall.

Adhesives are one way to hang pictures without nails. They stay together by the velcro in the middle. Plaster walls have a tendency to crack and crumble if you attempt to hammer a nail directly into the wall. Like picture hanging strips adhesive hooks and nails require clean surfaces so wipe down the wall with a clean cloth and isopropyl alcohol then let it dry.

If you re hanging a picture with wire use double wire for heavy pieces.