With groupings the largest frame is usually best in the center or at the center bottom.
Hanging level for pictures on the wall.
If you re hanging a picture with wire use double wire for heavy pieces.
Hold the picture where you d like to hang it on your wall.
Here s how to hang pictures quickly and easily.
Most experts recommend hanging a picture with its center about 60 in.
Get out the tape measure and be exact.
Drive in the metal screw and hang the picture.
Drive the pointed end into the drywall with a hammer.
When hanging something at an average eye level position its center 57 to 60 inches from the floor.
Then screw the anchor into the wall with a standard screwdriver.
But although it may seem easy hanging a picture properly is much more than a haphazard task.
The saliva will leave a light mark for placing a nail.
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.
For most pictures the only other tools you ll need are a hammer a screwdriver and a carpenter s level preferably 24 inches long.
From the floor or bottom edge 6 to 8 in.
See how to use hang level the picture hanging tool.
If you d like to make a gallery wall with multiple pictures you can arrange them in a random pattern to cover your entire wall at whatever height you d like.
Here are five favorite tips for taking a one hole approach to hanging a picture on the wall.
If you want your picture at eye level put it about 57 inches 140 cm up from the floor.
Above a piece of furniture.
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It marks exactly where the nail or hook goes making it quick and easy to hang pictures.
Don t leave measurements to guesswork when you are hanging pictures.
Then adjust the position of the picture to your liking and mark the top center with the corner of a sticky note.
Press your knuckle against the wall when the picture is exactly where you want it.
If you want to hang a group of pictures for a gallery wall hang the center of the grouping at 57 inches.