How to Hang a Picture | Wickes

Описание: Hanging a picture is a relatively simple task but there are a few elements you'll need to consider to make sure it's secure. Learn how to hang a picture with this step by step guide from one of our Wickes experts.

These are the steps for hanging a picture:

1. Decide the height of your picture - as a general rule your eye line should be two thirds up the picture.
2. Use a pipe and cable detector to check for pipes and cables in the wall.
3. Hold your picture in the position you would like it to hang and mark the centre position at the top of the frame.
4. Measure the distance on the back of the frame between the hanging mechanism and the top of the frame (if it's hanging from a chord, make sure to pull the cord tort when you measure the drop).
5. Mark your fixing position using this drop measurement and adjusting it a little higher to allow the top of the picture frame to cover the original centre position pencil mark.

The type of wall you're fixing the picture to and the weight of the picture will determine which fixing mechanism you will need to use.

Plaster Walls:

For light weight pictures you can use pinned picture hooks. Simply line the hook, knot the nail up with the fixing mark and use a hammer to gently tap in the nail.

Masonry Walls:

Masonry walls can accept pin hooks but for heavier pictures you'll need to drill, insert wall plugs and use screw fixing to secure the picture:

1.Mark the depth of the wall plugs with a little tape on your drill bit and drill into the wall on the fixing mark.
2. Push in your wall plug and if necessary tap lightly with a hammer.
3. Insert and tighten the screw making sure to leave the head protruding by a few millimetres.

Stud Walls:

To support heavier pictures on stud walls you'll need to:

1. Locate the stud using a stud detector.
2. Insert a carpenters awl to check whether there's a stud in the exact location you have marked.
3. If there is a stud you can simply screw into the wall but remember to leave a part of the screw protruding.

Hollow Walls:

If it's over a hollow part of the wall you will need to use special fixing mechanisms such as a spiral fixing plug or a hollow wall anchor. Spiral fixing plugs are screwed into your plaster board and then a screw can be inserted into the mechanisms to secure your picture. Hollow wall anchors are pushed into a pre-drilled hole, the screw is then tightened to expand the fixing behind the partition.

Finally hang your picture on the hook or screw and use a spirit level to ensure that the picture is level.

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