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So, what’s the best way to hang pictures without damaging the wall? We recommend using a special sticky tape applied to the wall, which sticks to the back of the frame or picture. It’s quick, easy, and, unlike nails, won’t cause permanent damage to the wall.
Taping to Walls 101: What Surfaces Are Safe? You can tape up your inspiring quotes, decorations, photo collages or art collections without worrying about damaging the wall or the item you’re hanging when you use Scotch® Wall-Safe Tape. This tape can be used on painted drywall, wood, stainless steel, glass and mirrors.
Hanging two pictures together of the same frame sizing makes it easy to match up the images in a good location. You can hang them side-by-side or on the outside of a key piece of furniture or other home accent. When hanging two pictures next to each other, be sure to take some measurements first.
Picture-Frame Hangers and Nails For heavier loads (25 pounds to 50 pounds), use a flat-mounted hook and an anchor. Best for: Picture frames (up to 20 pounds) on drywall and plaster.
If you hang all your photos using the 57 inches rule, then the centers of all of your frames should be at the same height, even if your collection includes pieces of different heights. Hard lines, like those created from matching the tops of the frames, can look very harsh in a room.
A good rule of thumb is to hang art so that its midpoint is between 57 and 60 inches from the floor. Aim for the lower end of the range if most members of your household are on the short side; in rooms with ceilings higher than eight feet, artwork can be hung a little higher than 60 inches off the floor.
The golden rule of hanging a picture is to have the center of the photo be at 57 inches. Take that measurement and subtract from half of your picture height, and this will tell you how high above the 57 inches you should go. Lightly mark this total above your first mark on the wall and hang!
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How can I hang one large and four small pictures? Hang the largest picture in the middle and place two to the left and the other two to the right. For the pictures on either side, place one lined up above the other.
The ideal spacing between multiple artworks is 3 to 6 inches. The 57-inch number is a good average height, but if your eye level is different, be sure to use that measurement when hanging art.
The amount of space between each frame will vary depending on the size of your frames, but a good rule of thumb is to leave between 1-1/2” to 2” of space between each frame. My preference is 1-1/2” but whether you go with 1-1/2” or 2”, you’ll want to keep that number consistent throughout your entire gallery.
A Triptych – Three pictures in one image. A Quadtych – Four pictures in one image. A Polyptych – Many pictures in one image.
The rule of thirds involves mentally dividing up your image using 2 horizontal lines and 2 vertical lines, as shown below. You then position the important elements in your scene along those lines, or at the points where they meet.