Hanging Pictures On Drywall Walls

Resist the temptation to hang light pictures on nails and use picture hangers instead.

Hanging pictures on drywall walls. To find the proper height for a nail or anchor in the wall. Here s a better way to hang pictures and other light items on drywall. Rivets at the hardware store for less than 5. The rivet head won t slide into the wall when you hang the picture.

You can buy packages of 1 8 in. Hanging a picture on drywall involves much more than just choosing a spot and then driving a nail through the material. Use a hammer to drive the stem of a rivet down and into the wall. Since hanging artwork is usually a task done in a finished room it can create drywall plaster or concrete dust on your carpet floors or furniture.

A hanger is designed so that the nail holding it sinks in at a steep angle and the hanger itself prevents. Clean the wall and apply the strips step 3. Here are some helpful tips for hanging pictures on drywall in your home. Hanging a picture so it sits level precisely where you want it and more importantly remains in place requires both planning and the proper mounting equipment.

Peel off the backing peel the backing off the strips and apply them to the frame. Use a sticky note to capture dust.