DIY: How to hang a picture on the wall

First, think well in advance, where do you want to hang your picture. It is also important, whether you will hang one solo picture or a cluster of them next to each other. In any case, measure your wall first and then mark the desired layout of pictures on a paper (or mark it with a pencil directly on the wall). Remember to hang your pictures at eye level – you do not want to look up at them all the time. If you can get an assistant, ask him/her to help you out and hold the picture while you take a look, whether the picture at that desired height looks good.

How to fix your picture in place

Hammer and nails

To hang a picture at the wall using hammer and nails is the oldest and the most frequent way to do so. If you are skilled with a hammer and you want to make sure that picture will stay in place properly, choose this option. However, if you want to hang a big and heavy image, the small nail won’t be enough. If this is the case, use an anchor instead – it will make sure that the nail can hold even several-kilograms-heavy picture without problems.

Picture hooks

If you only want to hang small and light pictures or simply don’t want to make unnecessarily large holes in the wall, our “easy-on/easy-off” hooks will be the right choice for you. Anyone can really hammer them into the wall, you can change the wall arts on them as you like. And when you want to move the picture, you can easily remove the hook from the wall and just put it elsewhere.

Hangers and strings

In case your picture already has hooks on the back side. You will only need a hanger and picture hanging strings or straps. Fixate wooden or metal strip on the wall and just hang your picture using strings, that go through those hooks on the back side of it.

1)     Find the center of the picture

If you already know where to hang your picture, try to mark its vertical center line using a meter. Draw a visible mark in the place where you want to hammer the nail. Don’t worry about the wall, you can easily delete the mark with an eraser.

2)     Find the tools to fix the picture in the place

Now go and take your hammer and nails, drill-machine and screws or adhesive hooks and fixate the picture on the place you previously marked. Afraid that your wall might get cracks while hammering the nail? Use sticky tape and form a cross using 2 layers – this way the wall will be protected better. In case you opt for screws, pre-drill a small hole first and then drill in the screw itself.

3)     Hang the picture

Hang a picture on the wall and make sure it is correctly attached and stays in its place. Also, check whether it hangs straight and just then let go of it. To be double sure your picture is truly straight, use your spirit level – if the bubble stays in the centre, you made it!

Now you should be an expert in the picture hanging business. We wish you good luck!

PICTURES ON YOUR WALL

Aneta

I love inspiring others with simple, creative ideas on how to decorate and organize your home. What's the best part? You don't need a big budget!

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