How to Properly Hang Wall Art

Once you have purchased a piece of wall art, the next step is to hang it in your home or business. There are several things to consider when deciding on the initial placement of your art, and you can read about them here.

Hanging a basic piece of wall art will require the following:

• Level
• Picture Hooks

• Hammer
• Nails
• Tape Measure

Steps:

1. Determine how and where your wall art will attach to your picture hooks  (Do this by examining the back of the artwork). For wide paintings I recommend using at least one picture hook at each end.
2. Note the distance from each side of your painting to the position you will be placing a hook using your tape measure.
3. Now pick a spot on your wall that you would like to display your art.
4. With the measurements that you took in step 2, use your level to mark where you will be placing the picture hooks.
5. With your hammer, attach your picture hooks to the wall at the appropriate marks. Pictures hooks are perfect for hanging art because they redistribute the weight they are holding, unlike nails.
6. Now, hang your wall art on the picture hooks.
7. Use your level to ensure that the piece is perfectly level.

Now that your piece of art is hung, you may want to experiment with different lighting techniques. You can read a full article explaining art lighting here.