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How to hang pictures on wall straight.
Look at every reasonable possibility.
Learn how to hang pictures heavy mirrors keyhole shelves and quilts so that they re always straight level and rock solid no matter where you put them.
Project a level line and tape exact size paper patterns on the wall.
Look at every reasonable possibility.
But although it may seem easy hanging a picture properly is much more than a haphazard task.
Here are five favorite tips for taking a one hole approach to hanging a picture on the wall.
Rivets at the hardware store for less than 5.
Prop them against the walls and consider your options.
This also applies for large mirrors.
The rivet head won t slide into the wall when you hang the picture.
First set out the pictures you want to hang.
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.
If you re hanging a picture with wire use double wire for heavy pieces.
Hang artwork and wall hangings straight and level.
You can buy packages of 1 8 in.
Anchors are available with hooks to hang pictures and with special hooks to hang mirrors.