How To Hang A Picture Frame On The Wall

Mismatched elements are more of a challenge to hang than a set of identical prints in similar frames but the results can be compelling and really make a room.

How to hang a picture frame on the wall.

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. If you want to hang a group of pictures for a gallery wall hang the center of the grouping at 57 inches. For most prints and most walls standard nails or picture hanging hooks work just fine. 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.

Sketches oil paintings architectural renderings a display of cameos and a decorative wall bracket could be arranged in a free form asymmetrical grouping giving the living room the. Size weight of the picture the hanging options present on the picture i e. With groupings the largest frame is usually best in the center or at the center bottom. Here are five favorite tips for taking a one hole approach to hanging a picture on the wall.

For example hang a four foot painting above a five foot sofa. 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. Keep picture frames spatially related to and in proportion with a piece of furniture in the room. Wire ring sawtooth hanger etc and wall material.