How To Hang Pics On The Wall

We found some cool totally untraditional ways to hang pictures up on your wall.

How to hang pics on the wall.

Save yourself the hair pulling that comes from constantly re adjusting and re hanging problem pictures by installing your picture right the first time. Generally larger and darker pictures look better placed toward the bottom of a grouping. But although it may seem easy hanging a picture properly is much more than a haphazard task. 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.

Hang your pictures securely. A precise grid gives a graphic formal look. The best way to hang pictures will vary from room to room but there is an art to hanging art. Use a hammer to drive the stem of a rivet down and into the wall.

A group of pictures hung within a set square or rectangle has order to it but is instantly more casual ideal for a family room or kitchen. From using hangers to using clipboards here are 17 photo hanging ideas to get you inspired. 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. A great picture or piece of artwork can be a source of pride but it can also be a source of headaches if it simply won t stay put on the wall.

First you have the challenge of placing objects on a wall in a pleasing way. Reader alvin lewis. Rivets at the hardware store for less than 5. Here are five favorite tips for taking a one hole approach to hanging a picture on the wall.

The arrangement of pictures on a wall has as much impact as the pictures themselves. The rivet head won t slide into the wall when you hang the picture. You can buy packages of 1 8 in.