How To Hang Heavy Metal Art To Wall

If your metal wall art doesn t come with a hanger we suggest a picture wire or sawtooth bar.

How to hang heavy metal art to wall.

Find a wall stud using a stud finder or by gently tapping the wall until you hear a solid rather than a hollow sound. Located in chicago il. You can use a drill or screwdriver to fasten it to the wall. For added dimension and depth we suggest hanging your art with this added 2 rather than flat against the wall.

Two examples are brick clips by a company called. If you need help carefully and slowly use a hammer to put the anchor in place. Mark the location of each stud lightly with a pencil. Devices called brick clips or brick hangers allow people to hang pictures mirrors and other objects on walls without drilling into the brick.

Hang your picture on a stud. Choose a strong hanger. Hold the piece up to the wall and make a mark along the stud where you want to hang it. Sometimes metal prints come with a hanger but sometimes you ll need to purchase one separately.

You put the hook and anchor together before screwing it into the wall. The anchors and hooks are separate in the package. Make sure the device holding your metal art to the wall can sustain the weight of the piece. Attaching the wrought iron decorations to a wall stud makes them hang more securely so it is important to know their location instead of just guessing.

Secure to the wall secure the hanger directly to a stud through the drywall using a wood screw. I ve used both a drill and a screwdriver when putting these into the wall and either way works just fine. You re now ready to place the screw or hook. This will create a wide enough hole for the anchor to fit in.

For heavier pictures it is best to hang your picture on a stud. Insert the screw into the wall and gently remove it. Most of jon s metal panel art comes with pre installed brackets that can be bent to display the art about 2 off the wall. Then just hang your art on it.