In today s video i run through the best options for hanging a heavy picture on a plasterboard wall.
Hanging up pictures on wall.
But there are many places where you may want to hang a picture but can t use nails perhaps because you don t want to leave large holes in the wall can t drill or hammer through the wall or will be changing your pictures or their arrangement frequently.
The best way to hang pictures will vary from room to room but there is an art to hanging art.
Emphasize a chair rail by running a series of photos right above it.
For heavy pictures secure the hangers to wall studs if you can.
First you have the challenge of placing objects on a wall in a pleasing way.
Drill a picture hook into the wall for pictures around 10 pounds 4 5 kg.
Wire ring sawtooth hanger etc and wall material.
Medium sized pictures need a little more hardware than just a nail.
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Grab a picture hook and line the bottom of it up with the second mark you made on the wall.
Here s a better way to hang pictures and other light items on drywall.
As for physically hanging the pictures on the wall look for a picture hanging kit at the hardware or home store.
Add an element of surprise to a room by hanging a little picture above the door.
The weight ratings for picture hanging hardware are based on securing the hanger into a stud.
For pictures with a hanging wire and one hanging point hook the metal end of a tape measure under the center of the wire.
Use a hammer to drive the stem of a rivet down and into the wall.
Hanging pictures is a great way to decorate and personalize a space.
For a very large picture use two hooks.
This is predicated mainly on three things.
For frames with a wire that will have two hanging points pull up on the wire at both points simultaneously then measure up to the top of the frame.
It will include everything you need.
Size weight of the picture the hanging options present on the picture i e.
Then use a screw to drive the hook into the wall through the hole at the top.
Before hanging a picture you have to choose how you re going to hang it.
Below are steps for hanging pictures with different types of hardware.
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You can buy packages of 1 8 in.
Rivets at the hardware store for less than 5.
The area will become more cohesive cozy and inviting.
The rivet head won t slide into the wall when you hang the picture.
A few inches shift in a hanging arrangement can affect the tone of an entire room.
Take a look at how to find wall studs for tips on locating the studs.
And keep in mind the picture s weight will determine what size hook to use.
Generally larger and darker pictures look better placed toward the bottom of a grouping.
