Picture Hanging On Walls

The best option mostly depends on the weight of the picture in question.

Picture hanging on walls.

As mentioned earlier avoid using nails on plaster wall because they will likely cause the drywall to crack. Plaster walls have a tendency to crack and crumble if you attempt to hammer a nail directly into the wall. 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. Drive the pointed end into the drywall with a hammer.

The saliva will leave a light mark for placing a nail. Press your knuckle against the wall when the picture is exactly where you want it. Be sure to use wall anchors for hanging heavy items on your walls. Drive in the metal screw and hang the picture.

With groupings the largest frame is usually best in the center or at the center bottom. 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. They can generally support pictures of up to 20 pounds. Since hanging artwork is usually a task done in a finished room it can create drywall plaster or concrete dust on your carpet floors or furniture.

If you re hanging a picture with wire use double wire for heavy pieces. Reader leann cormier. Plaster hooks or hanging picture hooks are a common solution for hanging pictures on plaster wall. Anchors are available with hooks to hang pictures and with special hooks to hang mirrors.

So just use this little tip. Then screw the anchor into the wall with a standard screwdriver.