Hanging Pictures On Walls Nails Or Screws

In addition the screw must go through the drywall and into a stud.

Hanging pictures on walls nails or screws. With groupings the largest frame is usually best in the center or at the center bottom. The 57 inch standard is based on the average eye height of an adult and is the rule used to determine how high to hang pictures in museums and galleries. Adhesive picture hooks are the best way to prevent damage when hanging a picture but pre drilling the hole will usually prevent cracks and chips from forming as well. Adhesive picture hanging strips need flat surfaces to work properly so remove any protruding hanging hardware that has been installed on the back of the picture.

Anchors are available with hooks to hang pictures and with special hooks to hang mirrors. If you re hanging a picture with wire use double wire for heavy pieces. Drive in the metal screw and hang the picture. Then screw the anchor into the wall with a standard screwdriver.

If you hang a heavy picture on a screw that is only supported by drywall it is likely to pull out of the drywall and crash to the floor. If you want to hang a group of pictures for a gallery wall hang the center of the grouping at 57 inches. Generally screws provide more holding power than nails so they re better for hanging large heavy pictures. When hanging a picture between studs use a hollow wall anchor such as a toggle bolt.

Drive the pointed end into the drywall with a hammer.