7 CLEVER Picture Hanging Tricks Everyone Should Know

Here are seven lesser known tips, tricks and hacks for hanging pictures on the wall. #picturehanging #househacks #diy
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[@fiddlersthree8463]

Thank you for plunging right into the topic rather than first giving a history of mankind putting art on their walls starting with cave art and going through to the present day. 👍👍👍

[@MrJohneblaze822]

What's wrong with a good history lesson?

[@stanelle6145]

my sentiments exactly lol

[@chareve1958]

Totally agree!!

[@Vinz3ntR]

The fork tip is genius. Can't remember how many times my face was pushed against the wall, trying to see the wire behind the painting, wandering if it just disappeared!

[@LRN2DIY]

Same! It’s so frustrating when it won’t catch.

[@bsvenss2]

Totally agree.

[@pcm7315]

The fork tip is a "thumbs up".

[@annetteanderson3375]

I had seen this hack before...but, totally forgot about it...thanks for the reminder!

[@patricedawson4649]

Even more challenging while wearing eyeglasses to get your face against the wall. This fork tip is fabulous!

[@SanjaiSinghChaudhari]

Just helped my son hang some pictures at his new home. This is absolutely brilliant, and I wish I had watched this video before I started! Now, I'm checking for a video on how to fill holes on a drywall!

[@lokeise7endeuce10]

Great tips. I have a suggestion for the toothpaste trick. I’ve found lipstick is less messy and easier to control.

[@bluesky7226]

Great ideas! Thank you! When using the wrapping paper idea, you can use paper that has the grids on the back to help with leveling. 💕

[@gaysy1st]

That's a good idea, thanks.

[@dianastacey919]

Mounting putty is great idea. I had to use nails on the sides because the cats played with the pictures. They like the sound metal frames make when they slide. Also great for earthquakes in LA.

[@lawrencelewkow152]

Great video. One word of caution. If you are using a picture hanger with a hook place the bottom of the hook where the mark on the wall was made. The nail will actually be a bit above the bottom of the hook

[@rnswann6324]

As a retired interior designer, I appreciate your clever, but very practical tips. Thank you!

[@patphares6258]

Your tutorial is over-the-top excellent. Wish I had seen your video 50 years ago. All my pictures have been mounted with brute strength and awkwardness. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@helenjzkkillick4097]

Great to see someone who has obvious knowledge and imparts it well. Congratulations!

[@maxglitz]

I'm bookmarking this link and also sharing it with my artist guild. Art hanging in my home is a constant effort because I create it. It's only here briefly before going to a buyer or gallery. Every single tip here was brilliant, but the FORK has me wanting to set up an altar in your honor.

[@cindycooper1197]

I'm in the middle of painting my entire house on the inside, and I wasn't sure about how and where I wanted to hang the pics. I am so happy I came across your video. I really had no idea how easy it was to hang everything the right way. It's always frustrated me in doing so. I appreciate you & your wife for sharing. Thank you

[@lordlem]

Great tips. When using painter's tape to transfer hole positions from frame to wall, remember that the technique reverses the nail locations. No problem if the mounting points are perfectly symmetrical, but if not the leveling or right to left positioning or both will be off.

[@RCD566]

If you have a longer level, put painters tape on one of the flat sides (top or bottom) of the level. Place the level on the back of the picture and mark the positions of the D-rings on the tape. Place the level on the wall, once it's at the right height and level, just transfer the marks for the D-rings onto the wall. If you're worried about the marks on the painters tape being reversed, no problem just use a carpenters square and draw through the original marks across the tape, to the other side of the level. The tape should be 2", to cover all the way across the level. Now flip the level around and you can transfer the marks to be in the correct orientation. Have fun!

[@sharinmythoughts2510]

Yikes!! Wow that is smart! Bet you ace those mechanical aptitude tests!! Now I know why it NEVER EVER WORKED FOR me 🤭😂😂😂. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@vocalgauge]

The fork tip is amazing! Saved me so much time! Thank you!

[@garyjohn1956]

I hang lots of pictures and thought I knew what I was doing but this was awesome! Great job, thank you, keep it up, I love it and learned some great tips.

[@colinfielder6695]

Great tips, maybe the next one could be how to protect your pool table while using it for a work space! :)

[@michellehunter-robinson3041]

Put a tarp over it (with the pool cover on first). Add a layer of cardboard/foamboard layer as a buffer, then use a piece of dry wall or thick plyboard as a surface top. 😉

[@laughinlori6893]

I move in three days. These tips will be so useful. I am 60 years old and have been collecting "art" my whole life. I regularly move pics around so I can see them in different perspectives. Most are professionally framed with wire for hanging. That fork trick is genius. My new walls thank you. 😊

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

I used to put up picture rail. It was cool....pictures would hang from wires . Now....I just use a fancy 6 penny finish nail and keep plenty of drywall mud on hand. Great video. Cool ideas!

[@gwencunningham4297]

Great video! To the point and not a lot of talking, just pure instructions. Thank you so much.😍

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

Love the fork idea! I'm comfortable with a measuring tape and level for quickly hanging all pictures, but that wire thing has stumped me for years. Brilliant! I've never used the command strips but loved the tutorial - unexpected in this video. Thank you! I installed wire closet shelving for several years. Had to drill hundreds of drywall holes on most jobs. Just use a piece of card stock type cardboard - like the cereal box. There's almost always a piece of it with the packaging of whatever DIY project you're doing. Fold it to create a "handle side" and a "catcher side" like the post it note - the sticky side is the catcher side. The catcher side needs a clean cut edge, the rest can be torn if that's what's quick. Then just hold that in one hand against the wall below the hole you're drilling with the other hand. Empty as needed. Very efficient and clean. If you're new to DIY, the taped versions may be easier at first.

[@bdaze777]

Don't trust vinyl wallpaper to stick them to, especially if heavy.

[@SulanDun]

These are great thanks! Two more I have learned. 1. If hanging a picture by yourself, get the measurements and then put four post it notes to represent the corners. Walk away and have a look. Then try aligning it differently with the post it notes and look again Repeat until you find the perfect spot. Then either use the video tricks or math to place the nail. 2. If you have an extremely heavy irregularly shaped object (Ex. Big clay wall hung figurine), take a photo and enlarge on the printer or photocopier until you can make a paper replica of it. Then go around the house with the paper cutout of the replica and a piece of painters tape and try various locations until you find the perfect place to hang it.

[@gaysy1st]

Brilliant idea 👍

[@conniecallis9156]

?? See ı see

[@EdisonCPP2]

Very good tips, I can't tell you how many times I've made 5 and 6 measurements to make sure everything is exact! These are instant perfection!

[@dickebk]

Brilliant tips, and combination of video shooting with different visual perspectives and instructional methods man. I have worked in corporate for 10 years creating e-learning and training and can def appreciate both the really clever tips to use plus your videography and instruction and you had just a hint of the light music track in the background that didnt overwhelm your audio track! Macgyver would be impressed with your cleverness! lol

[@babietonia]

The very last tip is absolutely genius! I’m doing a gallery wall for my room and this saved me.

[@rccahoon]

Excellent video and tips, especially the collage idea. Another take on the cereal box edge for wire and center mount hangers. Get a paint stirring stick from the hardware store, drill a small hole and install a small screw so that is sticks out the back. Hang the picture on the head of the screw and use just like the cereal box. The advantage is you can move it around the wall holding it by the stick until it is in the right position.

[@peternewman7940]

Great tip! Have not heard of that one before but inspiring!

[@nancyschaefer9748]

Thanks as a senior citizen Incan use all these suggestions

[@Roberto-REME]

Outstanding video, very useful home hacks and very well presented and narrated. Excellent production!

[@GoziePO]

I already learned what I needed to but kept watching cause the video was so well made and the other tips were neat. Thanks.

[@yourrightimsooosorry884]

I got here from the 7 clever painters tape tricks video and fell in love when he aligned the switch cover plate screws, thought I was the only one!!!🖖😁

[@nepenthe_gal759]

LOL, now I'm going to watch that video...I haven't been able to align a screw on the phone wall-jack which came with my 1959 MCM home. Who even uses plug-in-land-line phones anymore?

[@johnrpomeroy]

“Brilliant” is the word I was thinking. As an artist myself, I have hung paintings & photos for years & definitely could have used some of these tips long ago. The warning from the restoration people about the adhesive strips is a good one, as well as velcro pads stuck to the wall can come loose & damage your frame in a fall. The more you use, the less chance of that happening. Also, be aware if you’re going to wipe the wall with alcohol, that is a solvent that will dissolve water-based paint or mar the sheen, so use sparingly.

[@AV8R_1]

Tip 7 : Measure from rivet to rivet. You don't have to measure from the moving D-rings.

[@lostinmyspace4910]

Can I suggest instead of red toothpaste since it is too gloopy, use a stick of lipstick and color the triangle wire hooks, then bring the leveled frame to the wall. That step is called "kissing the wall", and that's what you do with lipstick. THUMBS UP!!!

[@palco22]

Hanging picture frames is always a nightmare. (Once every two, three or more years) This 10 minute video is worth a thousand words and it's always the most basic simple methods that are just genius. Really enjoyed your presentation.

[@truantray]

It's about as hard as making toast.

[@palco22]

@@truantray I've still haven't mastered the toaster !

[@InformationEngineer59]

Every one of your methods is GENIOUS! I am planning to move soon. When I get to my new home, these ideas will be put to use.

[@mousenation3867]

This is the most useful straight to the point east to follow demo ever, thanks

[@beingtribal1320]

This is so helpful! I love the fork technique. I use a paint stir stick with a nail in it to simultaneously hold my picture and mark the nail placement! Thank you for these tips!

[@glenncordova4027]

It's especially nice for something like a heavy mirror. I have chased the wire before.

[@vlakacha]

This was very helpful. Thanks a lot for sharing

[@davidhoward496]

I've been in the custom framing industry for 22 years. Toothpaste, fork, and wrapping paper diagram are solid tips. Much of the rest are only good for plastic pre-fabricated frames from home decor stores... If you have something framed professionally, be sure to use hardware rated for the weight of the frame being hung, particularly something hefty as a mirror. If at all possible, refrain from using adhesive hangers. Humidity, changes in temperature, and time will adversely affect the adhesives. It's better to have to spackle and retouch paint than it is to replace a frame and deal with broken glass. When in doubt, consult a professional.

[@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025]

Agree. I've seen these "removable" adhesive strips remove paint and paper from many walls...

[@A2D4]

I had some revere pans attached to the wall with those command strips, making sure they aligned within the weight limits specified. One fell off in the middle of the night, nearly giving me a heart attack, it was so loud when it hit the floor. Haven’t used one since on anything.

[@Sunsoul888]

What do you suggest for plaster walls?

[@davidhoward496]

@@Sunsoul888 There is specific hardware for hollow walls. Sometimes it's labeled hollow wall anchors, sometimes it's labeled plaster wall anchors... The design and function are basically the same thing though. Make sure you have hardware rated for the weight you're hanging. If you have a particularly heavy piece, I suggest attaching to the wall through a stud. Most hardware stores should have the anchors.

[@SK-gu3pv]

Yes, I've had several glass replacement orders due to those adhesive strips.

[@purplenights1]

Great video, thank you! Hanging pictures in the most perfect way is very difficult when you are just eyeballing it.

[@arthurgreen260]

Thanks for sharing! Excellent video. Just brought a new home and needed some guidance on hanging wall art and photos

[@Roses-lilac]

When hanging pictures keep the top of the picture level with the top of the door jam. Also when you have a picture hanging from a single hook using picture cord, place a wine cork behind the top of the picture. This pushes the top of the picture forward slightly allowing a better angle to view the picture.

[@stepk02]

It is always challenging to hang pictures. Great tips. Especially the fork idea. Who would have thought?

[@Crlygrl10]

This is awesome thank you. The bonus is the pictures of the tools as my husband does home remodeling and would probably love these pics in his workshop.

[@AskingSpot]

Those separate hooks are so ridiculous. I had enough of those and brought them to a frame shop to have proper hooks and wire attached 🙂 Love the wrapping paper tip for collections.

[@bwillan]

Pro Tip. When hanging a picture with a wire, use 2 hooks spaced a small distance apart. It will minimize the chance of the picture rotating out of level on just a single hook.

[@pjoffrion]

Yes! Especially pictures that are near things like light switches where people inadvertently touch them.

[@agoogleuser9305]

Brilliant!

[@robervar1097]

Can help distribute weight on big ones as well

[@PCHPatti]

I have done this for decades to avoid frames moving --- never understood why more people didn't do this (I guess it takes more work).

[@kathleenrutherford733]

Genius.... Fork idea, painters tape!! Thank You

[@TheHansoost]

Some good ideas here. Handy tips. You kept me hanging through to the end.

[@donnaanderson2846]

I LOVE the power tool pics! I mean, why not?!

[@Jewel544]

This is the best!!! He has solved years of headaches of hanging pictures!!!!!

[@mark5368]

thanks so much for taking the time to demonstrate some great frame hanging techniques.

[@chloegrl1366]

Oh for the love of power tools....makes all things possible.....great video thx a bunch!!!

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

I was just writing the masking tape tip when it started playing it's a real good one, It's saved me plenty of nerves 😂 

[@braeburnhilliard8340]

That was a pretty good video. I like the tip using the painters tape on the back of the picture. I'll probably use that myself in the future. I usually just put up pictures of my horses.

[@mrsmith7894]

Well done. I have always struggled with this and the fork, wow, great one!!!

[@saturnx311]

I've got one if you need to hang a multitude of pictures: cut the heads off some finish nails and drive the nails into the edges of the side frame about 3/4 the length up, so they project out about 1/2" at a downward angle. Then using a level line on the wall, hold the bottom of the picture level and lean on the side frames. The nails will push right into your sheetrock, picture will be hung so it never jars out of level, and you can take the pictures down and put them back up-- say when painting.

[@khanscombe619]

I thought I recognize that cool looking guy in the photos. It’s like a power tools exposé. Brilliant

[@LRN2DIY]

I went all out dorky on this one :) Thanks for watching, brother.

[@jagotiberan2181]

This video saved my life 😩😩😂

[@pure50bliss]

Great tips. Will definitely use it and re-do my picture gallery. Thank you for sharing.

[@lotlot]

Marking the tape was genius too!

[@amyshoemaker1566]

How SMART!! Love the tooth paste & also painters tape idea.

[@walterhoward6953]

Awesome. Very practical and helpful information. Thank you.

[@bonsaitomato8290]

As a professional art handler and painting conservator with 35 years of experience in the industry I can tell you I have seen literally hundreds of pieces on my restoration easel due to the use of adhesive hanging hooks. Avoid them like the plague, they may seem to be a quick and easy hanging system but I guarantee you those pictures will be coming off that wall as soon as the season changes.

[@andrewlenz]

As a professional picture framer, I can attest to all the repair work we framers get when Command Strips fail!

[@Leo-pd8ww]

Underrated comments. Thanks for adding this. Typically when there are buy links in the description, I discard all opinions made in the entire video. "Hey want to know an awesome trick every smart person uses to hang stuff? Use these premium suction cups! here's a buy link."

[@sharynandmauricepearce9900]

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[@VETERANMASTER]

Correct. They also damage the paint on the wall after a period of time. If you own your home, use proper hanging devices. Renters and coops may be stuck with command.

[@bonsaitomato8290]

@@JT-cv1yo what I call you is a likely customer. See you soon. 😂

[@johnnyoldskool6504]

Very impressive, that fork tip is genius 👍

[@tiffanyhollywood2108]

Where have you been all of my picture hanging life?? 😩 I could have used ALL of these BRILLIANT ideas sooooooo many times!!!!Actually just a few weeks ago in fact!!!!! The fork idea OMGOODNESS andddd the tape and sticky stuff idea to line up those annoying little tiny hooks on the back of some frames😱 W😱W!!!!!!!!! Indeed, GENIUS!!!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@nancybroer4712]

Love this, we will be moving and hanging many things so this video is just so helpful……thank you!!

[@mrjoeyman]

Regarding tip # 2, using the command strips.....I followed the directions to the letter and when I pulled the frame out from the bottom to remove it (to push the strips even tighter against the wall) it pulled 4 chunks out of the sheetrock where the command strips were stuck. If I were to try it again, I would just barely stick the velcro together when putting the picture up for the first time and hope that I wouldn't have to remove the frame again. (Incidentally, I patched the wall and hung the picture up with a wire on the second try)

[@fianorian]

I have always shied away from those collage walls but that is so simple. One of those 'Daaa!' tips.

[@melodyihb]

Thanks for the tips. That's genius. Solve my long time problems.

[@JKerr-iy2jr]

Liked the toothpaste trick!

[@MsGnor]

Thanks for sharing all this nerdy goodness. Love your tee, so true.

[@felicia6127]

This is EXACTLY what I needed!! I’ve been putting off doing a gallery wall because I just didn’t want to deal with the stress of it. Now, I feel ready to go! Thank you so much for this genius video!

[@VSchwarcz]

Yes totally loved the dork factor. It cracked me up. 😆

[@user-kq6jj1jj6g]

Excellent video, straight to the point and very helpful. Thank you!

[@MicaRayan]

Those were some great tips 💯👍😁

[@earlglass6328]

Yes, that’s really cool! That really livens up the video with your power tools. Obviously you are a great photographer as well. Thank you so very much. Great video picture hanging can be a challenge… Once was a challenge, but no more.

[@sandrapisarski6597]

these are FANTASTIC TIPS!!!! thank you!

[@hotdrumchick]

BRILLIANT!!! I ♥️ those Command strips I hang my canvasses with those.

[@katehobbs2008]

Really useful. I am just hanging an entire gallery in my new home

[@stuffnuns]

The FORK! Brilliant.

[@treezza2817]

These tips are BRILLIANT!!!

[@lorispicer2498]

I sure could have used these tips last week when I had 4 pictures to hang and ended up moving the nails a few times! 😁

[@SarahSodaPop]

Amazingly handy tips for hanging things up! You saved me a lot of frustration!

[@mjcbryan]

Excellent video with lots of great tips! Thank you!

[@randygerdes]

The B&W photos were very cool!

[@beejls]

The fork idea is genius!

[@Mika30041975]

I like the tip with the tape and the drill gun pic 😁😁😁

[@shoelover6]

Wowwwwwww! So helpful, thank you!

[@elisajulia6727]

All of these suggestions are brilliant! 👏👏 thanks so much! Looking forward to hanging up some pictures now!

[@MrsPatJones]

Thanks for the ideas. You make it look so easy. Now I know what to do too.

[@TheTerrylwg]

3M Command Strips are great except for one thing: After about 4 years the adhesive dries-out and your picture frames crash to the floor and break. I've experienced it five times.

[@shsechas]

I'm a great picture hanger and used most of these methods with great results. I have been using those 3M strips for awhile rather then nails. Still found some useful tips on this video. Thank you for posting.

[@JasonECI]

Simple and effective, never thought they can be done this way, thanks for the good ideas and sharing!

[@ranns2805]

You have sold me on the painter tape idea!!!

[@stephyw935]

Wow, great tips, I’ll definitely use a few of them. Thank you!

[@bernadettepesce773]

All the tips were useful but I thought the fork tip was especially simple and brilliant. Thank you!

[@sharinmythoughts2510]

You are phenomenally dorky, and I LOVE IT 😻 😂🎉🎉❤❤❤🪜🪜🪜🤭 Thank you, 🤗

[@jbwentworthe6082]

You and your wife are so smart ! Thank you for some great tips to overcome one of our most frustrating tasks - hanging those pictures.

[@ronaldl9085]

LOL ... that fork tip ... brilliant!

[@cannyben123]

All looks so easy no doubt. All that we need to do it. THANKS FOR MAKING OUR DIFFICULTIES EASY!!

[@treacheroustiger5571]

Amazing tips and tricks. Thank you so much!