Hanging Pictures On Textured Walls

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Hanging pictures on textured walls.

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. With groupings the largest frame is usually best in the center or at the center bottom. If you are hanging small pictures on the wall the easiest way to accomplish the task is to use small nails. I have minimally textured walls probably from painting for 64 years on the walls but i used command strips to hold up our sound system speakers.

Instead hammer the nail at a 45 degree angle for best results. Stick on frame as shown. Place one hook on the wall at the location your picture loop or wire will sit. The adhesive hooks are an outstanding solution because they don t require we drill holes in the wall.

Once the surface is dry remove the covering strip on the back of the hook then stick the adhesive hook on the wall and voila. Remove one side of liners. Your picture will hang beautifully with zero wall damage. Using tape or reusable adhesive 1.

Double sided tape will work to affix lightweight pictures to walls though it s not necessarily. Screws also make good. But you may not want to deal with any sort of damage to your walls especially if you are renting. If you want to hang a group of pictures for a gallery wall hang the center of the grouping at 57 inches.

If your picture hooks are too thick to fit into the hoop hanging off the back of your frame consider placing two hooks. Using adhesive hooks while most adhesive hooks are strong enough to keep your pictures on the wall you must buy a couple capable of holding about 8 pounds or 3 6kg of weight. Adhesives will work best with clean surfaces so wipe down your wall with a clean cloth and. Wipe wall with rubbing alcohol.

They are small but weigh a lot for their size. It s important to know however that if your plaster wall is very textured adhesive hooks won t work very well. To check where the picture will rub take a sheet of paper and slide it under the picture on the wall and where it meets resistance that s where to put felt or foam on. Hanging art or photos on the walls can make a house feel more like a home personalizing your space.

Step 3 for bigger pictures try using a power drill to create a pilot hole for your nail. I purchased the weight that was over the weight of the speakers and used two or more depending on the size of what i was hanging. Do not use household cleaners or water.