How To Hang A Big Painting On The Wall

Figuring out how to hang heavy wall art though can sometimes be a problem.

How to hang a big painting on the wall.

The simplest way to hang pictures on the wall is to hammer a nail into the wall. Pictures that weigh over 20 lbs. We usually hang large and medium pieces 2 3 inches apart and smaller pieces 1 5 2 5 inches apart. You will also need to buy a picture mounting hook that can handle the weight of your canvas.

To be exact the center of a framed piece of artwork should be. Find the right wall space. To ensure that your picture doesn t come crashing down after you hang it make sure you choose the proper tools and technique for a heavier picture. If your canvas doesn t come with hardware or hanging wire attach two d rings with screws to both sides of the back of the canvas and add heavy duty wire.

Make things easier on your end by tracing the frames on a paper and using painters tape to create a layout on the wall before you have to put holes in the wall. Hang the artwork at eye level around 60. You ll make the painting look even smaller. Yes there is a semi science to the art of getting the height of a piece just right it s called measuring.

9 1 kg are considered too heavy for hanging on a wall without proper reinforcement. Before i was always the girl that did her damnedest to find a wall stud behind the drywall to hang heavy pictures mirrors etc. So find a small section of wall or choose a few other paintings to hang with it. To hang a large canvas start by checking the mounting hardware on the canvas.