Easy gallery wall setup

[@TheArijes]

this was SUPER helpful!! thanks for creating this video for us!

[@how2q]

You are welcome...glad it helped!

[@SN-hg6bx]

Thanks man!!! Saved me hours of mind boggling🌹👏👏👏

[@how2q]

Haha glad u were able to follow the “math”

[@Acorn688]

Thanks for the video! Really helped wrap my head around the idea so I could start working through the plan!

[@how2q]

Once you have the “system” down and a good level it really is pretty easy. Good luck

[@Acorn688]

Came out great! Thanks again!

[@TheCuratorialMethod]

Great plan and logistics for the grid! If you are working with less uniform layouts there's a couple of other recs I have: first, plan it all out on the floor directly below the wall, and second, make sure there are relationships between the images you select!

[@how2q]

Good advice… your comment made me remember all the times my parents just that when we were moving so much with the military.

[@TheCuratorialMethod]

@@how2q Love that memory!

[@talie6236]

“Go to Lowe’s. Go to Home Depot. Buy one. Then return it at the end of the day.” 🤣😂 Why did I not think of this with my past projects!!

[@how2q]

I have been criticized for doing this on occasion on my channel. I spend A LOT of money at home depot. As long as I return it the way I bought it I am ok doing this. There are a lot of people that can't afford one time use tools and this is a viable option for people with tight budgets.

[@StyleRevisedByCstclair]

Lol. I “borrow “ things from Target all the time 🤣 they let you borrow stuff for 90 days!! ☺️

[@HabitualJoker]

This helped a ton. Thanks!

[@how2q]

Glad it helped!

[@marnvvo]

KILLING IT

[@how2q]

Haha thx!!

[@joshuaalegria1014]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@how2q]

Glad it helped!!

[@fr0stsolo]

learning is awesome 👌 thanks, Bro

[@how2q]

Glad it helped!

[@Ejy64]

Really great job with video! "She said yes to the plan but not to the dress"😆

[@how2q]

Haha right!

[@Salomea369]

Omg I just came here to have a look how I can hang my 6 pictures but Jesus Christ this is too much for me🤦🏻‍♀️🤣🤣too complicated 😳

[@how2q]

Lol…measure your frame, add the distance you want between frames. So if frame is 10” and you want 1.5” inches between them you should put a nail every 11.5” inches.

[@juniorvazquez6173]

I know there has to be an easier way🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@how2q]

@juniorvazquez6173 if there is a template available then use it…this is the easiest way i have found

[@danieldelgado1237]

Same 😂

[@jatindergill8617]

Thank you

[@gianthills]

might be easier to do it as three rows of 3 rather than calculating as one mass. I would find the centre of the wall, bang in first hook at the preferred height. then measure the back of your frame for the distance from edge to the centre. then go to the wall and replicate the same distance going to the right plus the amount of space you would like between each frame. thats where the second hook goes. just repeat.

[@how2q]

definitely more than one way to do this...Thanks!

[@thebarak]

You said a thousand numbers, but the part with the level and the screws was the solution.

[@how2q]

Lol glad you got something out of it!

[@fischersgadgets4936]

Nice video. Its a pain when the d rings or mounts are different hights on each picture

[@how2q]

It is an “art”…not only are mounts not uniform but getting nails “uniform” tough also

[@paddymph]

Isn’t this method dependent on those hooks on the ikea frames being in EXACTLY the same position on each frame..???

[@how2q]

Sure and your nail being at same angle into wall. Of course like all frames to keep “tilting” use foam adhesive or small felt furniture adhesive pads if you have to place hook on nail slightly off center

[@paddymph]

@@how2q does this method work for rectangular frames in portrait ? Ie 2 rows of 3.

[@how2q]

@@paddymph definitely…you just now have two measurements. One right to left the other up down. If its a 8x10 frame w one inch spacing just used 9 right left 11 up down. Hope that makes sense

[@paddymph]

@@how2q thanks for the reply. Doing me head in All day with this! They’re 28x 33, with 8cm gap between. (They’re going portrait).

[@how2q]

@@paddymph so if you are using cm....figure out where you want first frame to go. Place nail/screw where you want to hang it. then go right 36 cm and down 41 cm and so on and so on.

[@dandeliondandelion2484]

May I know what IKEA frame is that? Lomviken or Ribba?

[@how2q]

I’m away on holiday…i seem to remember it was ribba

[@benspickard9178]

Would this method work with rectangular frames? Vertical spacing might be an issue with rectangles

[@how2q]

Yes…if they are all the same. Same method…whatever the height or width just add spacing dimension to it. So if frame is 20 x30 and you have 1” spacing…from middle of your first mark 21” to right of that spot and 31” below. Hope that makes sense

[@benspickard9178]

Thank You!

[@chickenmuffin]

Holy crap this is a lot of math... I have 10 pics and 6 guitars to hang. Better go get myself a 4 foot level. Thought I would get this done today, guess not! LOL.

[@how2q]

Might be some calculus involved with the guitar add-on...Rock On..good luck

[@adobeblue4360]

I would not call this easy.

[@how2q]

The math us easy….translating it to your wall and making everything even is not

[@adobeblue4360]

@@how2q Yes I agree. I used a level and some paper templates and mine didn't come out even. There had to be a better way.

[@CSantiago1994]

Do you have a specific way to place the pictures in the frame? For the prints from Costco in a roll and I’m wondering what is the best way to get these in the frame 🖼 thanks!

[@how2q]

Funny, that's where my wife printed pictures. We had them printed "square" i believe to match the opening in the IKEA frames I used. There is about a two inch border piece that comes with these particular frames. They worked out great...not sure if that answers your question. Let me know!

[@CSantiago1994]

@@how2q Thank you for taking the time. My question was more in regards to the pictures themselves as they came in as a roll, I wanted to make sure I mounted them corectly within the frame (i.e. using scotch tape or other) to ensure once they are up that the front of the frame looks good. I'll go ahead and see how they look. As per the measurments you are dead on and I once again appreciate since its a bit of a science as Sean below describes. A bit nervous with plain white walls as we don't want to "screw" it up... Thanks again.

[@how2q]

@@CSantiago1994 I believe my wife used regular scotch tape to attach picture to border (painters tape may be an option here if you plane on changing out pics from time to time. As far as setup goes, the 4 ft level is important and just triple check your measurements. A simple trick to get pencil marks off wall (if necessary) is to use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser...works amazing!

[@StyleRevisedByCstclair]

Shit, this involves math. I’m a Libra. I don’t do math 🤣

[@jzumba7378]

How do you know what kind of wall you have?

[@how2q]

Great question...I have a remodeled 1957 home so it is plaster in two rooms, drywall on 1x2 wood strips, and traditional 2x4 & 2x6 studs. You probably have drywall on 2x4 studs. These frames (and most frames) are so light you don't need to worry about hitting a stud. There are plenty of hooks/hangers or in my case screws that will hold frames without the need for a stud. Good luck!

[@kevb6597]

Using Millimetres is much simpler

[@how2q]

So i have heard. Need to make the transition!

[@carinasalinas8863]

I don't understand how you're marking the center of wall but yet have 3 (uneven number) frames to place (not like you're putting one frame on each side of the center line). 🤔 I hate math lol.

[@how2q]

I love math🤓. Lets go with an 18 inch frame. If you want one inch between each frame…make a mark 19 inches to the left, to the right, and so on and nail it! 🔨. Hope that helps.

[@nuutasi]

You lost me at the math 😂

[@how2q]

Made a much shorter one…maybe this will help: Quick Gallery Setup kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2eXlHaig7OVrdU

[@angelagabaldon4251]

I don't understand 😫

[@how2q]

Angela...sorry just seeing this. If i can help clear it up let me know.

[@angelagabaldon4251]

@@how2q I have a small condo and with covid, I've decided to hang family photos to surround myself with family and friends. Frames will be all different sizes. I am so confused on the math. Can you break it down? Or is there a straight up formula? Ty in advance and stay safe.

[@how2q]

Angela Gabaldon have you thought of just random placement...no math...if i had random frames of different sizes that is what i would do and have done. Don’t overthink it.

[@angelagabaldon4251]

@@how2q good idea! Ty :)

[@Dreareoxo]

I mean I hate math too. I would just subtract the 1/8 or round up to the 1/4. Lazy maths

[@chrisgreenwood9835]

Use metric measurements!!

[@how2q]

I’ve been trying to make the switch! I know it’s a better system of measuring

[@petenicezz]

Not easy cause it's gonna take more then 2 hours to do it and your doing all that measurement also which is another hour.

[@how2q]

Not a three hour job. Less than two. Always depends on how much experience someone has

[@myway2653]

I am not doing all of this math. Lol

[@how2q]

Haha i get it. Good luck w your project

[@cardinal8268]

Ha! I said the same thing. I gotta hire someone. Ill try to map it out though. I'm easily daunted Lol

[@TrellWest]

Way too much :(

[@how2q]

Trell not sure if you mean number of frames used (i just do what the wife tells me) or length of video...which i get. Thanks for your honest input

[@TrellWest]

@@how2q The math haha. I ended up just putting 6 holes in the wall all the same space apart (including the 3" gap) left right and above and it worked out!

[@how2q]

Sweet...glad the math worked out!lol

[@renee6714]

You said easy.... nope scratching the gallery wall idea.

[@how2q]

Oh man…length/width of frame plus distance you want between pics. 20” frame. 1” distance between pics. 21”. Distance to middle of first frame is 10”. Put a nail in…21” right nail it…21” below it nail it….and so on. Def need a level.

[@cjohnson187]

too much talking . Get to the instructions

[@obijuankenobi420]

Real men don't use math.

[@how2q]

Haha the other option is TLR method...that looks about right