To put a painting on the wall, you need to determine the hanging point using the painting’s wire and measure to ensure it is straight, and then affix the hardware to the wall and hang the painting.
Here's a step-by-step guide based on the provided reference and best practices:
Preparing Your Painting
- Locate the Hanging Wire: The reference notes that your painting will likely have a wire on the back. This wire is used for hanging.
- Measure the Distance:
- Pull the hanging wire taut towards the top of the frame.
- Using a tape measure, measure the distance from the top of the wire to the top edge of the frame.
- Note this measurement, as you will use it to determine where to place your wall hardware.
Preparing Your Wall
- Choose Your Location: Decide where you want to hang the painting on the wall.
- Mark the Wall:
- Based on the measurement you took earlier, determine the exact spot on the wall where the wire will sit when the painting is hanging correctly.
- Mark this spot on the wall with a pencil.
- Prepare the Hardware: Decide what hardware you'll be using to hang the painting based on its weight and the wall type. Common options include:
- Nails: For lighter paintings and drywall.
- Screws and Anchors: For heavier paintings or plaster walls.
- Picture Hooks: Can be used for various weights and wall types, typically with a nail to attach them to the wall.
- Adhesive Strips: Good for light paintings, but keep in mind they might not always be fully reliable.
Hanging the Painting
- Install the Hardware: Install the chosen hardware at the marked spot on the wall.
- Hang the Painting: Carefully hang the painting's wire onto the installed hardware.
- Adjust if Necessary: Make sure the painting is straight. You might need a level to make sure the painting is correctly oriented on the wall, and you may also need to slightly adjust the hook’s position in the wall to ensure the picture hangs correctly.
Here is a table summarizing the key steps:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Prepare the Painting | Identify the hanging wire and measure from the top of the wire to the top of the frame. |
| 2. Prepare the Wall | Choose where to place the picture and mark the position to place the hook, nail or screw. |
| 3. Prepare Hardware | Decide and obtain the correct type of hanging hardware for your wall and picture weight. |
| 4. Install Hardware | Install the hardware at the wall marking. |
| 5. Hang the Painting | Hang the picture by carefully using the wire on the back of the picture. |
| 6. Adjust | Ensure the painting is straight. |
