Finally, know what pop in of wall youre dealing with (drywall, masonry, etc.
Read on to find out 15 easy picture hanging hacks to save yourself time.
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This is only ideal when you’re using lighter-weight frames.
Theres still measuring anddrilling involved, but it will be for a singular ledge as opposed to multiple frames.
As with any installation, use a level to avoid a crooked ledge.
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Then tape the paper template you’ve just made to the wall to guide your hammer and nail.
Tape Your Layout
Envisioning the layout for afull gallery wall of multiple framescan be a difficult feat.
Its also helpful to mark each template with the exact spot where youll need a hook or nail.
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roughly in the locations you think you want to place them.
Then stick the tape in the rough location where you wish to hang the picture.
Use a level and adjust the tape strip as needed to avoid a crooked hang.
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Then, drill or hammer the hardware directly into the holes you marked in the tape.
Peel the tape away carefully and hang your piece.
Magnetize Posters
An oversized frame that holds poster-size pictures can be costly.
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Consider skipping such a frame with a magnetic poster hanger.
Drill and watch the wall dust fall onto the sticky tape.
Then lift the fork back up and out from behind the frame.
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