Drywall has a stud or wooden support brace about every 16 inches 40 6 cm.
How to hang a big picture frame on the wall.
Find a wall stud using a stud finder or by gently tapping the wall until you hear a solid rather than a hollow sound.
Then just hang your art on it.
These keep oversized art more secure on the wall.
Here are five favorite tips for taking a one hole approach to hanging a picture on the wall.
Remove the back liner from the adhesive strip and apply it directly to the wall where you want to hang your picture.
The anchors and hooks are separate in the package.
I ve used both a drill and a screwdriver when putting these into the wall and either way works just fine.
Use adhesive strips and utility hooks designed to hold the size of your frame.
Pick the large picture frame and attach the it to the wall so that the ned magnet is between the two steel tapes.
Get an approximate weight of the picture you re trying to hang.
You will hear a strong klap sound when the ned magnet attaches to the alpha steel tape.
Depending on how large you go heavy duty hanging wire and hooks might also be needed.
A d ring named for its shape attaches to the back of the picture frame and creates a stronger foundation for hanging.
Hang your picture on a stud.
For heavier pictures it is best to hang your picture on a stud.
Clean the surface of your wall with a 1 1 solution of water and rubbing alcohol.
You can use a drill or screwdriver to fasten it to the wall.