First set out the pictures you want to hang.
How to hang picture with wire away from wall.
Measure the distance between each mark.
Take a look at how to find wall studs for tips on locating the studs.
Hold it steady and in place for 30 to 40 seconds.
Once the hook is nailed to the wall you re ready to hang your picture.
The weight ratings for picture hanging hardware are based on securing the hanger into a stud.
For smaller artwork that weighs 50 pounds 23 kg or less the two holed hanger will work perfectly.
Cut a length of wire s inches long.
Choose based on how much your framed artwork weighs.
Mark each side of the frame one quarter of the way down from the top corners.
Most picture hooks are mounted with nails so you ll need a hammer.
Screw a framing eye hook into each of two marked location on the frame.
Orientate the hook so.
Have someone hold a piece up to the wall while you stand back and appraise just cover the hanging hardware with masking tape first to keep it from scratching the wall.
Turn the frame facedown.
Repeat at the other end and you are ready to hang the frame.
Picture hanging hooks are available in a variety of sizes each able to hold a maximum number of pounds.
Look at every reasonable possibility.
Clean the surface of your wall with a 1 1 solution of water and rubbing alcohol.
Take your picture down from the wall and flip it over so that the back is facing upwards.
Install steel plates to attach your hanging wire to your frame.
Make a kink in each end of the wire 3 inches from the end this is where you will loop the wire around the d ring.
This is where you want to hang it.
Steel plates will provide you with the best grip on your artwork and allow you to have more flexibility when hanging heavier pieces.
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For heavy pictures secure the hangers to wall studs if you can.
Find the middle of the picture wire for reference.
You should check the wire on the back of your pi.
Use the excess wire to tie a knot around the d ring then twist the loose end tightly around the main wire.
Look at every reasonable possibility.
Hook a measuring tape onto the hanging wire and pull it taut so the wire stretches up toward the top of the frame.
Below are steps for hanging pictures with several different types of hardware.
Remove the back liner from the adhesive strip and apply it directly to the wall where you want to hang your picture.
Use your tape measure to help pinpoint a spot to mount the picture and mark it with your pencil.