How To Hang Wall Art Straight

Basic tools for hanging a canvas.

How to hang wall art straight.

Photos 2 and 3 show how to measure the space between the hangers and the distance from the top of the picture frame. Check out this video that shows you how to hang things in a straight line every time. Simply hang your art on the nail get it in position on the wall and tap the nail to mark the spot. If you have mostly drywall then follow our list of the most popular ways to easily hang canvas art.

Take your marked tape and place it on the wall where you want your pictures to hang. To hang heavier art on plaster walls use picture hangers with double or triple nails. Ready to hang a row of pictures and frames. Consider the type of wall you are working with.

Hammer your nails in on the dots you previously marked. The distance between hangers isn t critical. Get help keep your pictures straight by installing self adhesive cabinet plastic bumpers on the. If you want to hang two frames next to each other do the same thing for the second frame and make sure the strips of tape are level with one another.

If your walls are brick or concrete you may need to consider alternative methods for hanging wall art. Use a level to make sure your tape is perfectly straight. You ll need basic tools for all of the methods listed below.