How To Hang Picture With Wire Away From Wall

Pictures that weigh over 20 lbs.

How to hang picture with wire away from wall.

The simplest way to hang pictures on the wall is to hammer a nail into the wall. Next turn the picture over and measure from the top of the frame to the point the picture will hang. Place the wire over the edge of the hook or nail. This also applies for large mirrors.

First set out the pictures you want to hang. For pictures with a hanging wire and one hanging point hook the metal end of a tape measure under the center of the wire. Look at every reasonable possibility. To securely hang heavy pictures where there is no access to a stud run two wires between the screw eyes and support each with a wall hanger.

With groupings the largest frame is usually best in the center or at the center bottom. This will help to keep your artwork straight and you can always take a step back and adjust the placement as needed. To hang a picture hold it up against the wall where you want it to hang then use a pencil to mark the wall along the top center of the frame. 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.

Pull up until the wire is taut and measure up to the top of the frame. Prop them against the walls and consider your options. 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. Now repeat the same process of looping and knotting the picture wire to the d ring that you did on the other side leaving 5 inches of excess wire.

Fold 3 inches of the wire back on itself and twist it together to hold it in the hook. Lay the picture face down on a flat surface and hook a measuring tape on the hanging wire on the back of the picture then pull the wire up towards the top of the picture until it is taut. Measure the picture wire 5 inches through the eyelet and trim. This is where you want your wire to hang once it is mounted on the wall.

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. When placing the wire on the hook or nail make sure that it is centered. Cut a length of picture wire 6 inches wider than the frame. Try using a leveler to make sure the hanging artwork is straight.

Thread one end of the wire through one eye hook. Look at every reasonable possibility. If you re hanging a picture with wire use double wire for heavy pieces.