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How to Easily Hang Picture Frames
Easily hang and level picture frames using these simple steps.
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Hanging a picture frame so it’s perfectly level can be an exercise in trial and error. But it is not obligatory.
Luckily, you can save yourself the frustration and get perfectly aligned and level frames using one simple item: painter’s tape!
Whether you’re a DIYer or a seasoned decorator, hanging and leveling those precious keepsakes with painter’s tape is not only easy to master, but it ensures hassle-free installation without damaging your walls. Plus, you can use this quick tip to perfectly place that precious piece of art or create stunning gallery walls with multiple pieces, all without breaking a sweat or messing up your living space. Here’s how to hang and level your picture frames easily using painter’s tape.
Watch the video above to learn how to easily hang and level frames with painter’s tape.
How to Hang Picture Frames with Painter’s Tape
- Cut a piece of painter’s tape long enough to cover the space where you plan to place the nails.
- Mark or punch a hole in your painter’s tape where your nails need to go.
- Place the painter’s tape on the wall.
- Make sure the tape is level using a spirit or laser level. If the tape is not perfectly level, make minor adjustments to the tape as necessary. This is the most important step to ensure your frame will be level when hung.
- You can also use the tape to center your picture frame on the wall.
- If you’re hanging multiple frames or creating a gallery wall, use additional pieces of painter’s tape to create a mock-up on the wall. This helps you visualize the layout before making permanent installations.
- For lightweight frames, you can drive nails directly through the locations marked on the painter’s tape and into the wall.
- Once the frame is secure, carefully remove the tape from the wall and nails.
- Hang your frame.
- Double-check the alignment of the frame using a level to make sure it is perfectly straight.
- The same painter’s tape method can be used with adhesive hanging strips. Instead of marking the nail holes, level the painter’s tape on the wall and align the frame with the bottom of the tape. Attach the adhesive strips to the frame then stick the frame to the wall, holding it firmly in place before detaching it. Remove the painter’s tape from the wall once the frame is hung.
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