How To Hang a Perfect Picture

  • December 11, 2007
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From dorm posters to Dali prints, a level picture is a happy picture. And a happy picture is going to make you – the happy picture’s happy owner – even happier.

You Will Need

  • Framed picture
  • Tape measurer
  • Some painter’s tape
  • Picture hook with nails
  • Pencil
  • Hammer
  • Level
  • Drill and masonry bit
  • Wall anchor
  • Strong magnet
How To Hang a Perfect Picture: Choose location

Step 1: Choose location

Figure out where you want to hang the picture.

How To Hang a Perfect Picture: Determine wall type

Step 2: Determine wall type

Determine what kind of wall you have. In general, most older, pre-World-War-Two homes have plaster walls, which can support thin nails.

Most newer…

Very new homes may have metal studs instead of wood. Slide a strong magnet along the wall to locate one, and slowly drill a fine-thread screw into place.

How To Hang a Perfect Picture: Measure size of picture

Step 3: Measure size of picture

Measure the size of the picture you want to hang.

How To Hang a Perfect Picture: Use painter's tape

Step 4: Use painter's tape

Use painter’s tape to outline the picture’s dimensions on the wall where you want to hang it.

How To Hang a Perfect Picture: Measure distance to hook

Step 5: Measure distance to hook

On the back of the picture, measure the distance from the top of the frame to where the hook will need to be.

If your frame has picture wire, pull the wire taut toward the top of the frame when measuring.

How To Hang a Perfect Picture: Mark spot

Step 6: Mark spot

Measure the same distance from the center and top of your tape outline, and mark the spot with a pencil.

Larger or heavier pictures may need two hooks.

How To Hang a Perfect Picture: Secure hook & hang

Step 7: Secure hook & hang

Secure the hook or hooks in place, and hang up the picture.

How To Hang a Perfect Picture: Use a level

Step 8: Use a level

Use a level to make sure the picture is hanging evenly, so everyone is happy.

The glass in a picture frame should not touch the picture or painting it covers – it can cause damage and discoloration.

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Comments (1)

joandsp

Well done! This 'how to' is very easy to watch and easy to follow.

over 4 years ago by joandsp

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