Hanging Heavy Picture Frames

The anchors and hooks are separate in the package.

Hanging heavy picture frames. Find a wall stud using a stud finder or by gently tapping the wall until you hear a solid rather than a hollow sound. 99 2 07 oz 25 99 25 99. How to hang a heavy picture frame visual weight. Perlon cords zipper hooks and rails are the essential components for hanging heavy pictures.

You put the hook and anchor together before screwing it into the wall. In a 4 inch wide frame a heavy mirror dwarfs a console table with slender tapering legs so unless a. Peel off the backing peel the backing off the strips and apply them to the frame. Picture hangers coologin 120 pieces professional photo frame hooks heavy duty picture hanging kit with nails for wall mounting holds 10 100 lbs golden 4 7 out of 5 stars 615 16 99 16.

Picture hanging kit picture frame hanger tool 222 pieces heavy duty photo hanger accessories with picture hanging wire hooks nails and hanger level 4 4 out of 5 stars 511 15 59 15 99. Hang your picture on a stud. Ornate heavy frames often seem weightier than their plainer cousins so consider placing them above. Clean the wall and apply the strips step 3.

Gallery director sarah shows how to wire a picture so that it is neat and professional. Clean the surface of your wall with a 1 1 solution of water and rubbing. The cords and zipper hooks hold the frames while the rails accommodate the total weight of the frames. Hanging a picture without nails is only recommended for smaller and lighter frames.

For heavier pictures it is best to hang your picture on a stud. Get an approximate weight of the picture you re trying to hang. The smartspring hooks each hold 9 pounds. The zipper hooks work in conjunction with the perlon cord to hold a maximum weight of 33 pounds.

Use adhesive strips and utility hooks designed to hold the size of your frame. Drywall has a stud or wooden support brace about every 16 inches 40 6 cm. I ve used both a drill and a screwdriver when putting these into the wall and either way works just fine.