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.
How to hang pictures on popcorn walls.
After all it is just a piece of wood molding.
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.
If you want to hang a group of pictures for a gallery wall hang the center of the grouping at 57 inches.
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.
Another advantage is they don t make the wall crumble which is important because most walls are drywall gypsum board anymore.
I can still give you some great ideas for hanging on plaster walls.
With groupings the largest frame is usually best in the center or at the center bottom.
I prefer to use the brand ooks for my hooks for hanging pictures.
If you don t have picture rail or don t want to install some that s just fine.
Here are five favorite tips for taking a one hole approach to hanging a picture on the wall.
Chris 8 months ago reply.
My wife and i are renting an apartment and we need to find a good way to hang pictures without damaging the walls.
Hanging without picture rail.
The best way to hang posters nicely without damage is definitely edgies instant frames honestly a lifesaver.
I imagine those command wall strips would react the same way i am considering using black electrical tape hanging.
They use brads that leave very small holes rather than mar the surface with big nail holes.
So i have very old textured walls as if sand was mixed in the wall paint like a popcorn ceiling like texture.
But although it may seem easy hanging a picture properly is much more than a haphazard task.