Hanging Heavy Painting

Hanging a heavy painting can be daunting and dangerous. If a canvas is improperly hung, it can put a sizable hole in a wall, if the nail is overpowered. In locations where earthquakes are very real occurrences, a poorly hung, heavy painting could fall and crush a child, a household pet, or cause concussion and serious injury to an adult. If you decide to hang a heavy painting, make sure it is securely anchored to the wall and able to withstand any and all catastrophes.

Hammer
Stud finder
Nails
2 D-ring picture hanger brackets
2 J-shaped wall hooks
Pencil
Tape measure
Picture leveler

Instructions

- 1
  Insert two D-ring picture hanger brackets to either side of the top backing of the painting.
- 2
  Find the stud in the wall using a stud finder. If you don’t have a stud finder, you can tap on the wall until you hear the hollow thump of the stud. Mark the stud’s location lightly with a pencil.
- 3
  Have someone hold the painting up where you want to hang it. Use a picture leveler to make certain that the painting is straight, as well as a tape measure to double-check it.
- 4
  Lightly mark where the top and sides of the painting should go. Use a tape measure to be precise.
- 5
  Mark the two spots where the picture brackets touch the wall on the wall stud.
- 6
  Measure the bottom of the floor to the bottom of the painting on both ends, making certain that the canvas is straight across.
- 7
  Nail in the two wall hooks over the pencil marks.
- 8
  Match the wall hooks up with the brackets and lay the canvas flat against the wall.

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