Hanging Picture From Top Of Wall

Line up multiple frames from the center.

Hanging picture from top of wall.

When hanging a photo you ll first want to determine where you want the pictures to go. For pictures with a hanging wire and one hanging point hook the metal end of a tape measure under the center of the wire. First you have the challenge of placing objects on a wall in a pleasing way. The 57 inch standard is based on the average eye height of an adult and is the rule used to determine how high to hang pictures in museums and galleries.

If you want to hang a group of pictures for a gallery wall hang the center of the grouping at 57 inches. Next turn the picture over and measure from the top of the frame to the point the picture will hang. Mark a spot on the wall the same distance from the top step and the bottom step and run the string between these points. Pull up until the wire is taut and measure up to the top of the frame.

Generally larger and darker pictures look better placed toward the bottom of a grouping. Use a d ring on each side of a frame for secure picture hanging. With groupings the largest frame is usually best in the center or at the center bottom. The best way to hang pictures will vary from room to room but there is an art to hanging art.

Two pieces of string stretched taut between pushpins provide a guide for even spacing.