Hanging Pictures On The Walls

Next you must make sure your precious objects are installed securely.

Hanging pictures on the walls.

With groupings the largest frame is usually best in the center or at the center bottom. By hanging pictures on a wall in ways that feature particular colors the eye is encouraged to travel around an arrangement. 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. 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.

Lick your middle knuckle and grab the hanger on the back of the picture with the wet finger. Adhesive picture hooks are the best way to prevent damage when hanging a picture but pre drilling the hole will usually prevent cracks and chips from forming as well. Be sure to use wall anchors for hanging heavy items on your walls. Lay the picture face down on a flat surface and hook a measuring tape on the hanging wire on the back of the picture then pull the wire up towards the top of the picture until it is taut.

If you want to hang a group of pictures for a gallery wall hang the center of the grouping at 57 inches. Plaster walls have a tendency to crack and crumble if you attempt to hammer a nail directly into the wall. But although it may seem easy hanging a picture properly is much more than a haphazard task. Use proper hardware to make sure you re securely hanging picture frames and wall niches.

Reader leann cormier.