How To Hang Small Pictures On A Big Wall

Line smaller pictures up in the two unoccupied sections of the imaginary rectangle containing both big pictures.

How to hang small pictures on a big wall.

If you want to hang a group of pictures for a gallery wall hang the center of the grouping at 57 inches. For heavier pictures it is best to hang your picture on a stud. If you re hanging a super heavy piece first use a. Lay the pieces out on a large piece of kraft paper or wrapping paper and then trace around each piece.

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. Trace each picture onto craft paper and cut it out. Measure that difference from your mid point mark on the wall that s where the nail or picture hanger or wall anchor or brick clamp goes. Find a wall stud using a stud finder or by gently tapping the wall until you hear a solid rather than a hollow sound.

Hang your picture on a stud. You will end up with one piece of paper per picture which you can use to create the arrangement on the wall easily before hanging up the actual pictures. With groupings the largest frame is usually best in the center or at the center bottom. But although it may seem easy hanging a picture properly is much more than a haphazard task.

Mark the hanging points from the back of the art onto the kraft paper. Move the pieces around until you have an arrangement that you like. Place each picture face down onto craft paper pencil around the frame and then cut out each shape. Drywall has a stud or wooden support brace about every 16 inches 40 6 cm.