How To Hang Pictures On Tall Walls

Most homeowners and renters hang pictures so high on the wall that viewers are forced to crane their necks to admire your favorite photos but you want to keep it at eye level for the average.

How to hang pictures on tall walls.

Get an approximate weight of the picture you re trying to hang. A perfect complement to tall walls is vertical artwork. A small picture hung on a large wall can look out of balance. Hang them at eye level or higher on a wall where they ll be noticed.

Hang big pictures first. For a standard small picture frame you can use a variety of materials. If your picture is more than 10 pounds and you have mostly drywall surfaces consider anchor bolts. Look for narrow walls such as the spaces between two doorways or windows and consider hanging two or three small pictures in a vertical line.

If you want to hang a group of pictures for a gallery wall hang the center of the grouping at 57 inches. Have someone hold a piece up to the wall while you stand back and appraise just cover the hanging hardware with masking tape first to keep it from scratching the wall. What about hanging small pictures. If you don t want to create holes in the walls try using adhesive hooks or nails.

First set out the pictures you want to hang. 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. Clean the surface of your wall with a 1 1 solution of water and rubbing alcohol. Give them priority positioning a great picture can double as a room s centerpiece.

Prop them against the walls and consider your options. For drywall or plaster walls use an angled nail or screw in hooks to hang your pictures. Use adhesive strips and utility hooks designed to hold the size of your frame. In this case treat the center picture as the center of the grouping.

With groupings the largest frame is usually best in the center or at the center bottom. Remove the back liner from the adhesive strip and apply it directly to the wall where you want to hang your picture.