How to Hang a Picture Frame Above a Fireplace

Homeowners wanting to add to their living or family room can hang a picture frame above the fireplace. This installation is simple and straightforward, requiring only some common hand and power tools. A picture or mirror can enhance the overall beauty of the fireplace. The trick is to hang in so it complements the space and does not hang unevenly. You can hang a picture frame above the fireplace yourself but asking for a helping hand will help you to get it right the first time.

Small ladder
Picture frame
Pencil
Drill bit
Drill
Plastic anchor
Rubber mallet
Retaining hook
Screw
Screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Place a small ladder in front of the fireplace if necessary to reach above it.
- 2
  Hold the picture frame against the wall, centering with the width of the fireplace and the length between the mantel and the ceiling.
- 3
  Mark the location where you'll fasten the retaining hook to the wall above the fireplace with a pencil.
- 4
  Select a drill bit of the same size as the screw you'll use to fasten the hook to the wall. Fit the bit into the drill and close the chuck.
- 5
  Drill into the wall through the pencil mark, then back the drill out and insert a plastic anchor. Push the plastic anchor in by hand. If it will not go in flush with the wall, tap it with a rubber mallet.
- 6
  Fasten the hook to the wall using a screw and screwdriver, then hang the picture frame on the hook. Step back and look to ensure the picture frame is not crooked; straighten as necessary.

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