How To Hang Heavy Wall Art

Before i was always the girl that did her damnedest to find a wall stud behind the drywall to hang heavy pictures mirrors etc.

How to hang heavy wall art.

Examine the back of the metal artwork as some have places for hanging the item on the wall. A wall hanging can instantly bring color and texture to a space. Yes there is a semi science to the art of getting the height of a piece just right it s called measuring. To ensure that your picture doesn t come crashing down after you hang it make sure you choose the proper tools and technique for a heavier picture.

Figuring out how to hang heavy wall art though can sometimes be a problem. Secure to the wall. The simplest way to hang pictures on the wall is to hammer a nail into the wall. Gather the supplies needed for hanging on drywall.

Metal toggle bolts can support heavy loads 25 pounds to 50 pounds in drywall plaster and hollow core concrete block. You can hang rings or wire from two hooks on the wall. 9 1 kg are considered too heavy for hanging on a wall without proper reinforcement. Wall color art full entryway makeover.

Pictures that weigh over 20 lbs. I like big art and i cannot lie. Step 3 to get the right space between the hooks stick a long piece of tape on a level and mark the space between the d rings. Select a wall that allows you to make the artwork a focal point if the art is large enough.

To be exact the center of a framed piece of artwork should be.