Here s how to hang pictures quickly and easily.
Where to hang pictures on a high wall.
For maximum enjoyment of your pictures and prints art galleries suggest that patrons hang all artwork at eye level at home.
By following the rule of 57 inches you wield the power to turn any picture into an accessible focal point of the room.
Press your knuckle against the wall when the picture is exactly where you want it.
When hanging anything on your wall it s best to place the nail in the stud the sturdy piece of wood supporting the wall.
Before hanging a picture you have to choose how you re going to hang it.
As a rule of thumb it s best to hang your picture at least 60 inches from the ground in places where they will be viewed from a standing position such as in a hallway.
If small items are in a space too large the pieces look lost.
When deciding where to hang images in your home consider the wall space available and the arrangement of the room.
For smaller pictures you can hang them a little higher about 65 inches.
Still hang it from two hooks unless the picture is very small.
The saliva will leave a light mark for placing a nail.
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In a room where you generally sit down a dining room family room or office hang pictures a bit lower so they can be enjoyed at a lower viewing angle.
When working with furniture such as beds or couches on the wall it s important to compensate those measurements when deciding how high to hang your pictures.
Sit in a chair and have someone hold the picture against the wall moving it up and down so you can evaluate the look.
Position your picture so that it is 57 inches on center.
This is predicated mainly on three things.
Have high ceilings or want to hang pictures in an entryway.
Wire ring sawtooth hanger etc and wall material.
For heavier pictures or pieces of art this can be a necessity.
If a room has a slightly sloping floor or ceiling start by hanging the pictures level.
Lick your middle knuckle and grab the hanger on the back of the picture with the wet finger.
If they look crooked cheat just a bit so they look straight even if they re not.
However because studs are only an inch or two thick and fairly spaced out they re often not exactly where you want to hang a picture.
The top of the frame shouldn t fall at eye level.
Homeowners have a tendency to place art much too high.
If you want to hang a picture above furniture make sure the bottom of the frame is about 6 12 inches above the sofa bed.
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For most prints and most walls standard nails or picture hanging hooks work just fine.
Size weight of the picture the hanging options present on the picture i e.