Hanging the clock with a stud.
Height of clock on wall.
I used my hang level tool and hooked it up in the keyhole.
On the back of the clock there was a metal keyhole bracket.
If you hang your clock too high then you will be constantly looking up.
How to hang your wall clock.
For larger clocks set the anchor at 7 feet and for those with a height under 15 inches you can go a little lower.
I have a 6 1 2 foot wall between french doors leading to a front porch.
Do not exceed your height or you will have to look up.
I hung my clock on the centre of the wall and not centered with the beam.
Do not hang it at a height which you have to look down.
Weight driven clocks especially require sturdy hanging and may be hung as high as 80 inches from the ground.
Right below the sprinklers.
Standard lengths are between 63 and 120 inches.
Do you hang it 7ft off the floor.
How high to hang a wall clock.
The best answer is to set your anchor between 6 1 2 and a 7 feet depending on the height of the clock and whether or not you mind having a few inches of chain on the floor when your clock is fully wound.
The reason that this is the best height to hang your clock is simple just so often people miss it.
Generally the clock shall be hung at a height between your chest and your eye level.
This might be hard to see from the picture but the ceiling beam is bit off to the right.
Unfortunately there s no one answer on how high you should hang your wall clock but there are tips to consider for choosing an ideal place.
Err on the side of too long as you can always have them hemmed.
Do not hang the clock too high or too low.
Curtains should skim the floor or the sill.
There are two chairs on the wall with a tray table between them.
Now you may hang the clock on the wall a secure screw coming directly out of the wall works well for this clock.
For height purposes the rod should be mounted four to six inches above the window frame to create the illusion of a taller window.
I want to put a clock on the wall above the chairs but am hesitant to do so because i m worried i ll pick something either too small or too big.
If a stud behind drywall is available always use the stud with a screw coming straight out of the stud through the drywall exposing about 1 2 3 4 far enough so the head is on the inside of the clock of an inch.
I just discovered your blog and love the wall clocks shown.
This ensures the clock stays in place even if vibration is an issue as is the case with chiming clocks and cuckoo clocks.
So where do you hang a wall clock so everyone can see it.
How to hang the clock.
Three feet left of the armoire.