Now that you have your framed piece, here are some tips for hanging it:

Measure (Don’t Eyeball It)

Don’t only measure how high up the frame should be hung, make sure to either centre it on the walls or between the other frame. This can take a minute, but it’s worth the time. Nothing is more frustrating than a frame that is hung slightly off centre.

Hang at Eye Level

Specifically you can hang it around 57 inches above the ground (the average height for eye level). This is a great height if you’re not making a gallery wall and don’t know where to start. Hanging your piece at eye level is where most galleries and interior decorators hang their artwork.

The Toothpaste Method

Now that you’ve measured and are ready to hang your frame, you need to measure how far down the nail is on the frame. This may seem strange, but bear with me, put a dab of toothpaste on the back of the hanger and press it to the wall wherever you want to hang your piece. The toothpaste is where you can hammer the nail into the wall. After the nail goes in, you can wipe away the toothpaste.

Paper Templates

If you’re not really a fan of the idea of using the toothpaste trick, you can use a paper template to hang your frame. Trace the frame you want to hang on some paper, and then mark on the paper where the hanger is with a small dot. Tape this template to the wall and there should be a dot or marker where you can hammer your nail. This method is perfect for planning a gallery wall layout since you can just stick a bunch of paper templates to the wall to plan out the layout.

Use the Correct Hanger

A nail isn’t always the right choice to hang your frame. Depending on the weight of the framed piece, a nail in some drywall might not be supportive enough. If your piece is larger or heavier, I recommend using threaded anchors, screws or several nails. These options provide a wider balance point to disperse the weight of your frame. You can pick up any of these options online or through local hardware store.