How To Hang Oversized Wall Art

Install hanger from the pencil line on the wall drop down and make another mark this is where the hanger will go.

How to hang oversized wall art.

Tip 1 hang single artwork at eye level. Get the full tutorial for this poster wall hanging here. Create a large custom piece of art by printing a photo and hanging it like a poster. Lay the pieces out on a large piece of kraft paper or wrapping paper and then trace around each piece.

The center of the image should be at eye level in living rooms people are usually sitting so artwork should be lower. If you re dealing with a hanging wire pull it tight to get this measurement. I ve used both a drill and a screwdriver when putting these into the wall and either way works just fine. If you re hanging your art above furniture it can be 4 6 inches above the piece.

A d ring named for its shape attaches to the back of the picture frame and creates a stronger foundation for hanging. We find it s best to hang single artwork at eye level and 60 inches from center to the floor is the magic number. The anchors and hooks are separate in the package. A good way to ensure you re placing artwork at the right height is to hang it one hand width above the sofa.

Lay everything out on a table or on the floor. Rather than a screw eye hook which is most commonly used for hanging art i suggest using a d ring for larger pieces. Move the pieces around until you have an arrangement that you like. Then just hang your art on it.

On the back side of the artwork measure the distance between the top edge of the frame and the hanging hardware. You can use a drill or screwdriver to fasten it to the wall. Here are the foolproof tips for hanging art that never fail us. If the art is going above a sofa or console the piece should be approximately 2 3 width of the furniture.

You put the hook and anchor together before screwing it into the wall. Lots of small mismatched frames hung tightly together look stunning and uniquely yours as a group.