Discover how to hang a tapestry and turn textiles into works of art.
How to hang wall frame.
Choose a hook that s rated to hold more than the weight of the object you are hanging.
Wire ring sawtooth hanger etc and wall material.
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.
If you want to hang something from a cement wall try using adhesive hooks so you don t have to put a hole in the wall.
Depending on the kind of frame you are hanging the frame may hang lower on the fastener.
Hanging a picture without nails is only recommended for smaller and lighter frames.
With groupings the largest frame is usually best in the center or at the center bottom.
Before hanging a picture you have to choose how you re going to hang it.
Get an approximate weight of the picture you re trying to hang.
Determine where you d like your wall frame molding to hang and mark on the wall.
Size weight of the picture the hanging options present on the picture i e.
This is predicated mainly on three things.
To ensure your frames look scaled to the rest of your room measure the length of the wall and decide how many frames you d like per wall and how far apart you d like them to hang.
If you want to hang a group of pictures for a gallery wall hang the center of the grouping at 57 inches.
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.
These measurements will prevent frames that are too large or small.
If the frame has a d ring or other metal loop on the back simply measure from the top of the frame to the height of the ring.
A wall hanging can instantly bring color and texture to a space.
Use a measuring tape to determine what point on the wall to hang your picture from.
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.
Stretch and fold the tapestry over the frame and attach.
When you re ready to hang the hook clean the surface of the wall with rubbing alcohol then peel off the backing from the hook and.