How To Hang Metal Pictures On The Wall

A great picture or piece of artwork can be a source of pride but it can also be a source of headaches if it simply won t stay put on the wall.

How to hang metal pictures on the wall.

Hang anything from frame photos pictures and lightweight mirrors using this pack of 17 picture hangers. Because metal wall art tends to be heavier than other framed artwork you ll want to mount your piece in a safe place. It includes easy to use hooks that can hold from 5 to 100 pounds. Studs run vertically within a wall and are a fundamental element in the wall s frame and structure.

If you want to hang a group of pictures for a gallery wall hang the center of the grouping at 57 inches. 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. To ensure that your picture doesn t come crashing down after you hang it make sure you choose the proper tools and technique for a heavier picture. It includes easy to use.

Anchors are available with hooks to hang pictures and with special hooks to hang mirrors. Metal prints can be hung wherever a regular print is located but remember that some metal prints have a luster that can be particularly shiny when opposite a window or in a. Then screw the anchor into the wall with a standard screwdriver. 9 1 kg are considered too heavy for hanging on a wall without proper reinforcement.

Drive in the metal screw and hang the picture. All frames should be hung on a wall with the hanging hardware secured to a stud or by using another secure method to ensure that the art does not fall off the wall. Pictures that weigh over 20 lbs. With groupings the largest frame is usually best in the center or at the center bottom.

Drive the pointed end into the drywall with a hammer. Hanging it directly on drywall or plaster could leave you with a torn or damaged wall. Wallboard anchors are large nylon screws that house metal screws.