Urban Art Association

Assuming your frames are the same size, you need to establish the height you want the pictures to run at. Then ensure your hangings on the frame are at the same points on each picture. Once you have a fixing point for a screw/wall hanging then use a spirit level and tape measure to ensure distances and gaps between central picture and those that sit either side of it - and eventually the bordering walls - remain equal.

There… that's made it easier, hasn't it.

You could always hire a handyman/woman in to do the job. Costs bobbins and contributes to the local economy.

I have to say when I move I was tempted to pay someone to come in and do it for me, but I thought that was just lazy. At least you making feel like I'm not the only one.

I can just about manage if they are exactly the same size with the hanging in the same position, anything other than that and I'm screwed. I presumed there was an easy way I didn't know about.

Thanks for at least making me feel better

Take your tape measure and measure the distance from the wire, at the back of your picture, to the top of the frame. Make sure the wire is pulled tight to simulate it hanging.

Decide how low from the ceiling or picture rail you want the top of your painting.

Add the two together and that is where you put your hook.

1. Keep your mounting system consistent between your frames by using hangers that mount in the exact same place on each frame -- for example, French cleats, Wall Buddies, Artright Security Hangers. Note that none of these systems use picture wire, which eliminates the slack and variances that occur when you're wiring up a frame.

this is a French Cleat:


2. Measure everything twice. Then measure again to be sure.

3. Invest in a laser level. Mine cost only about $17 US and it's worth it's weight in gold. Calculate the height you want the mounting points, stick the level on the wall and project the laser, then measure and mark the points to drill.

And that's it! Hang the frames from the mount, then done. Good luck.

i use wiz's very technical way of hanging frames which is difficult but once you get the hang of it its easy

1 , make a cup of tea ( Builders tea )
2, look at the wall where the frame is going to go
3, make some beans on toast
4, whack a nail in the wall , hang frame

done

The laser level is a very good idea I always use one. Does not matter if pieces are the same size or not often with originals they are not and likewise you may change the pieces or the order. I do quite regularly.

so using a laser level I set all my hanging points at the same height in general. Then manage the hanging of each piece.

But for me the key is to do a Poland of the wall, the room on paper first. Draw it out see how it looks this really helps and take a decent time of what pieces are to go where.

Things need to have a balance that you are happy with but do not need to be completely uniform.

Eg portrait and landscape pics on the same wall.....what's their relationship