Hanging Tips

Begin by inspecting the piece to be hanged; make sure the wire or cord is in good condition.

If the piece is too heavy wire is not recommended. Hang it directly from the "D rings" or straps to divide the weight evenly.

In some cases the best solution to use some sort of railing system.

Choose the correct hooks based on the weight of the picture

Inspect the wall make sure that is in good enough condition to hold the weight of the picture. Humidity and age can cause deterioration. It’s very likely that you won’t hit a stud.

If you are hanging a picture on a papered wall use a razor knife to cut a tiny V-shape in the paper, lift the tab, and place the nail or screw in the exposed area. If for some reason the picture is taken down, simply putty the wall and paste the "V" back down with wallpaper adhesive to cover the hole.

Make soft pencil marks on the wall to determine where the hooks are going to be placed. And recheck your measurements before you decide to make the hole.

How high should I hang the piece?

The average used by most of the interior designers we have worked with in the Washington Metropolitan Area is 65" from the floor to the center of the piece. However, there are several factors that will determine the actual height of the picture, such as the size of the wall, the size of the picture and furniture, and the most important: The eye level of the residents of the house. It’s usually preferable to hang art lower than higher.

Picture Groupings

A picture grouping consists of two or more items that are hung close together. Smaller pieces can be merged together to form one entity covering a large wall space. Be creative, you can mix all kinds of artwork. The size and shape of the frames will give you the inspiration you need. We recommended hanging larger pieces over the smaller ones.

The more pictures you have the harder it becomes to hang them. To make your job easier lay the pictures on the floor, start with the centerpiece, and work your way out.