Are you looking for assistance on how to hang a photo frame or picture frame on your wall? We have created a convenient step-by-step guide.
How Do You Hang a Picture Frame or Photo Frame on a Wall?
When hanging a photo frame there are a few things that you will need to consider such as the position and placement of your frame, does the frame compliment and enhance your space?
Also consider if the wall space might be too big and for a single small frame? If so, then we would suggest hanging multiple frames together, in either a cluster or arranged formation. You could even consider creating a photo wall gallery.
We have created a step-by-step guide to hanging your photo or picture frame.
Getting Started:
Items you’ll require:
- Your picture frame
- A tape measure
- A hammer
- Picture hook
- Pencil
- Rubber
Step 1 – Determine Where on Your Wall You Would like to Hang Your Picture Frame
The ideal height to hang picture frame on your wall is where just above the the center of the picture frame, is aligned at your comfortable eye level.
Step 2 – Mark the Top of Your Picture Frame on Your Wall
Hold the picture frame in position in the ideal hanging spot on the wall. Then place a pencil mark (or a piece of painters tape) at the top of the photo frame, this will mark where you want the top edge of the frame to sit.
If you like, you can also put a piece on the bottom of the photo frame so that when you stand back you can have a look and see if the positioning is right for you.
Step 3 – Measure the Hanging Distance on the Back Of Your Picture Frame
Place your picture frame face down on a flat surface. Then measure from the top of the frame to the hanging hook. If your frame has a cord hanger, hook your measuring tape onto the cord and pull upwards towards the top of the frame (to take up any slack in the cord)
Measure the gap between the hanging hook and the top of the picture frame. Write this measurement down, in this example, it is about 5.5cm.
Step 4. Mark Your Hanger Location on The Wall
Using this measurement, position the tape measure at the top of your tape/pencil mark, and this will show the required distance where your the hook for your picture frame will need to go.
Mark this spot on the wall with your pencil.
Step 5. – Fixing Your Wall Hook Hanger onto the Wall
Tap the pin of the wall hook into the wall with the hammer. Be sure to check before hand that the hook is suitable for the weight of the picture that you are hanging,especially if you are using self adhesive hangers.
Step 6. Hang Your Picture Frame Over the Wall Hook
Now you’re ready to hang your picture frame over the wall hooks, using the hanger or cord behind the frame. Just carefully check and make sure that the picture frame is supported securely by the hook and not on the top of the frame before you let go.
Step 7. – Check That Your Picture Frame is Level
Finally, take a few steps back to ensure the picture frame is sitting level. You can use your eye to judge this or you could also use a spirit-level.
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