We have all stood in front of a pristine living room wall clutching both a beautiful new frame and a heavy hammer. One wrong move would mean patching up an ugly hole in the drywall. And you might even have avoided the project altogether for weeks! Luckily, learning how to use a picture hanging kit correctly saves you all kinds of stress and damage. You can achieve a professional, gallery worthy look without completely ruining your apartment walls.

What's Inside Your Picture Hanging Kit?

Knowledge is power, and the key to successfully using your picture hanging kit lies in knowing the value of each piece of hardware. A standard kit features a jumble of D-rings, sawtooth hangers, tiny nails and twisted wire. Don't let those random metal pieces intimidate you — they all play an important role.

The number one tip from home improvement experts? Using the correct weight rated hook will save you from damaging your precious drywall. That tiny nail could be perfect for a small photo, but a heavy wooden display needs an anchored hook.

Mounting Art 101: The Step-by-Step Process

Measure twice, hammer once!

First use your trusty tape measure and pencil to find the center of your soon-to-be art masterpiece.

The Painter's Tape Hack

Save your fresh paint job from unneeded cracks by avoiding those evil pencil marks! Simply place a strip of blue painter's tape exactly where your hook will be mounted. Then pound in that nail, this simple trick will prevent your drywall plaster from cracking outwards.

Leveling Up Your Display

Now, turn your attention to the gorgeous art that will dress up your walls. Art To Frames is proud to bring you the best custom frames online across United States. We specialize in bringing your vision to life, making sure that whether you want to display a bright vintage poster in your living room or create a stunning gallery wall of modern acrylic prints, the right custom framing will bring your project to life.

Final Thoughts on Your Weekend Project

Forget about that menacing hammer, a picture hanging kit has all the tools you need to safely display your favorite art and photos. Your walls will stay flawless and your living space will be picture perfect.

We are passionate about creating high-quality products and you can see our incredible team in action at our main production facility located at 15 River St., New Haven, CT 06513. We invite you to contact us with any questions about the right hardware for your project or to talk to our design experts about the perfect sizing solution for your next custom framing order.