How do you hang fine art?

Follow these 3 easy rules for hanging art, your home will look like a professional art gallery in no time.

1. Hang your Art by its Center. The artwork’s center should be 57 inches from the ground to match average eye level.
2. Adjust Rule #1 When Hanging Art Close to Furniture or Mantles.
3. Treat Multiple Works of Art as One Unit.

How do you hang a large piece of art?

For pictures that weigh between 5 and 20 pounds, a good option is plastic drywall anchors and for pictures between 20 and 50 pounds, you can use a metal wall anchor or make sure to use a wall stud. For anything heavier, or a good all around solution for hanging multiple pictures, use a rail cable hanging kit.

How do you hang a canvas painting without a frame?

If your art piece is completely flat on the back – without a visible frame or indentations for hanging – you can always install a wire hook on it yourself. Take two “o” screws (screws with a curved, hook-like top half), and screw them into both sides of the wall art canvas, approximately five inches below the top.

How do you hang original art?

Use a cord, wire or other hanger from the ceiling to support the weight of your artwork. Place the weight support in the top centre of the piece to make sure it holds the whole weight, while also not appearing lopsided.

How do you hang wall art?

We find it’s best to hang single artwork at eye level, and 60 inches from center to the floor is the magic number. If you’re hanging your art above furniture, it can be 4-6 inches above the piece. If the art is going above a sofa or console, the piece should be approximately 2/3 width of the furniture.

How do you show unframed canvas?

Stick a healthy length of double-sided tape on all sides of your canvas. Using a pencil, mark the spot where you want to hang your canvas. Peel the strip off the other side of the double-sided tape and stick it on the wall. With the help of a spirit level, make sure that the canvas is perfectly level.

How do I attach canvas to wall?

How to hang your canvas

1. Step 1: Mark the wall. In pencil, mark where you want to place your canvas on the wall.
2. Step 2: Hammer the wall hook into the marked spot. Carefully nail the hook into where you’ve marked the wall with pencil.
3. Step 3: Attach your bracket to the back of the canvas.
4. Step 4: Hang your canvas.