12 years after this video was originally published but it’s still helping me hang a large painting in my new home 😊 Thank you! Gonna use the same technique for properly hanging a mirror later too! (It was crooked when I tried before 😅)
I never considered this approach before, but I just hung a 13lb wood-framed mirror this way and it worked a treat! A couple of standard two-pin picture hooks, rather than one-pin, and doubled-up strong picture hanging cord attached to the D rings, no need for wire
Thanks, just what I needed. Seems quite simple once you have the technique so I shall be giving this a go later. Very clearly explained (so I will overlook the 4" vs 5" clanger - just to make sure we're paying attention right?).
munsters2 - wow - you are so correct - my bad - only short term memory I guess....MAKE SURE THE NUMBERS YOU MEASURE ON THE FRAME IS THE SAME NUMBER YOU USE ON THE WALL!!!
Good video, but you made one mistake. No use of level. How do you know if your initial markings were level? After the final markings, you use a level to adjust up or down on markings before you nail up the wall.
Spasskyfan - Thanks for the reminder about how difficult it is to do a video when one is a professional framer but amateur video-ologist!! Just make sure you remember the distance measured at the back of the frame is what gets transferred onto the wall, (I did say "I THINK it was 4 inch" on the video - so I warned everyone that it may not be true - anyways thanks Spasskfan - good catch!!!!
A level is not going to make the picture level if one of the two top corners you first marked was 1/2" lower than the other one. Should have started with a level picture or a level line on the wall.
You can place the hardware with the picture "approximately" level and there would be enough play later to adjust with a level if desired. If you need them aligned with other pictures or fixtures, or within 1/4" accuracy - you should use a level at all steps, but for 90% of installations & individuals, initial stages by eye would be sufficient.
Is it possible to use one of those hooks for a painting or should I you always use 2? I never used 2 and the artwork I hung is heavier than the artwork you hung but maybe I should use 2 hooks.
2 hooks are always better than 1 unless the picture frame is narrower than 20" or quite light (lighter than 4 sq ft of picture frame glass). 2 hooks hold more weight and the picture usually hangs in the same position over time.
Brian Rypstra thank you. I think I’ll do the 2 hooks since I have some artwork that is heavy and don’t want it to crash. I have another question, when I hammer in the nail, do I leave a little bit out from the wall but flush with the hook that sort of sticks out (where the nail is through) or do I nail it until it doesn’t go any further which would sort of crush the small area that the nail goes though making it flat. I’m not sure if I’m explaining myself clearly. It’s been so long since I hung up my art and I forget.
Hello Aslam. If mounting to gypsum drywall and picture is lighter than 50 pounds, you should purchase some "Wall Buddies", else get a "zbar" cleat hardware setup is what i recomend.
Not bad but maybe another tip should be to write the length and height done so you don't do all that good work and it ends up in the wrong spot. In this case tho it really didnt seem to matter.
If hanging picture with wire on the back onto a concrete wall...you would NOT USE THESE hooks - easiest is to install a concrete wall anchor with a screw (get it from any hardware store - you need a drill & bit to install)...just dont thread screw all the way in, leave it protruding about 1/4", enough for the wire to hang on! Hope that helps!
12 years after this video was originally published but it’s still helping me hang a large painting in my new home 😊 Thank you!
Gonna use the same technique for properly hanging a mirror later too! (It was crooked when I tried before 😅)
Watched the video & in 10 min our mirror was up! Thank you very much for posting those easy instructions with those key measurements! So helpful!
Just used this and I'm really happy with my new hanging picture! Thank you.
Thank you so much! Simple and detailed instructions and 10 minutes after watching this video my picture was hung and looks great!
You are so very welcome - all the best!
I never considered this approach before, but I just hung a 13lb wood-framed mirror this way and it worked a treat! A couple of standard two-pin picture hooks, rather than one-pin, and doubled-up strong picture hanging cord attached to the D rings, no need for wire
Thank you, you made it so easy to understand!
Excellent tutorial. I just hung 2 pictures that needed to be dead-on in terms of placement. Thanks for sharing!
We're glad it helped!
Appreciate how you simplified the instructions. Thank you, my picture looks great!!
Awesome Frank - glad we could help!!
Awesome explanation, hung my new picture frame perfectly on the first try. Thank you!
Great Lexi - glad we could help out!! Happy New Year!!!
Thank you! I've had framed prints sitting around for months coz I wasn't sure how to do this. Very helpful!
Thanks, just what I needed. Seems quite simple once you have the technique so I shall be giving this a go later. Very clearly explained (so I will overlook the 4" vs 5" clanger - just to make sure we're paying attention right?).
Thank you so very much. Your efforts and time are appreciated.
Thank you for this. I was desperate to figure this out myself!
You're welcome! We're hoping to get some updated videos posted as well with new tips!
Best vid hands down
I wonder if Brian from the Framing Nook (246 followers) know thsi video has 220k views lol
at least 10 are from me, thx!
Video was great. Worked perfectly!! Thank you.
Thank you so much for explaining
Thank you! Great video! Only wish I'd watched it earlier and avoided those 4 extra nail holes.
Great! We're glad it helped. Yes, it can get pretty tricky!
You saved me. Had no idea how to do it
Great instructions. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you!
Thank you. This was very helpful!
THANK YOU SO MUCH
02:58 The wire is crooked. He measures up 5" from one side. 04:11 He measures wall 4" down.
munsters2 - wow - you are so correct - my bad - only short term memory I guess....MAKE SURE THE NUMBERS YOU MEASURE ON THE FRAME IS THE SAME NUMBER YOU USE ON THE WALL!!!
Tbf aside this mistake it is a brilliantly clear....almost idiot proof guide. Thank you
Thank you
Awesome!
Great tips! Thanks!
My walls thank you 😂
Good video, but you made one mistake. No use of level. How do you know if your initial markings were level? After the final markings, you use a level to adjust up or down on markings before you nail up the wall.
Thanks :)
Dear Brian, I ve just bought a heavy painting of about 6 kg. Do you think these 2 little hooks can serve the job or would I need even a third one?
Is that right into drywall without anchors???
Perfect
Yes, no anchor, just the nail into the hook into drywall.
If the picture is very wide and I can’t see behind it how do I find the hook
Thank you
You are welcome. Glad it helped.
No, you measured 4", not 5", from the wire to top of frame. (You marked 5" down on the wall.)
Spasskyfan - Thanks for the reminder about how difficult it is to do a video when one is a professional framer but amateur video-ologist!! Just make sure you remember the distance measured at the back of the frame is what gets transferred onto the wall, (I did say "I THINK it was 4 inch" on the video - so I warned everyone that it may not be true - anyways thanks Spasskfan - good catch!!!!
How do you know it will be straight without using a level?
Yes - when all done - check it with a level
A level is not going to make the picture level if one of the two top corners you first marked was 1/2" lower than the other one. Should have started with a level picture or a level line on the wall.
You can place the hardware with the picture "approximately" level and there would be enough play later to adjust with a level if desired. If you need them aligned with other pictures or fixtures, or within 1/4" accuracy - you should use a level at all steps, but for 90% of installations & individuals, initial stages by eye would be sufficient.
RE:The Framing Nook. OK, I see what you mean. Especially with 2 hooks you can make some adjustment but with 1 hook , not so much.
@@munsters2 awesome - have a great day!
What are the names of the hooks?
Omg God bless you!! Lol
So is it okay to have one hook in a stud and the other in drywall? A nail can't go in a drywall anchor.
yes - one in stud 1 in drywall is fine
Is it possible to use one of those hooks for a painting or should I you always use 2? I never used 2 and the artwork I hung is heavier than the artwork you hung but maybe I should use 2 hooks.
2 hooks are always better than 1 unless the picture frame is narrower than 20" or quite light (lighter than 4 sq ft of picture frame glass). 2 hooks hold more weight and the picture usually hangs in the same position over time.
Brian Rypstra thank you. I think I’ll do the 2 hooks since I have some artwork that is heavy and don’t want it to crash. I have another question, when I hammer in the nail, do I leave a little bit out from the wall but flush with the hook that sort of sticks out (where the nail is through) or do I nail it until it doesn’t go any further which would sort of crush the small area that the nail goes though making it flat. I’m not sure if I’m explaining myself clearly. It’s been so long since I hung up my art and I forget.
Sir I have a paiting a larger than this one but it has no string at back for hanging. How should I place it on wall.
Hello Aslam. If mounting to gypsum drywall and picture is lighter than 50 pounds, you should purchase some "Wall Buddies", else get a "zbar" cleat hardware setup is what i recomend.
@@brianrypstra9447 thank u.
Not bad but maybe another tip should be to write the length and height done so you don't do all that good work and it ends up in the wrong spot. In this case tho it really didnt seem to matter.
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Can I use these nails on cement walls
If hanging picture with wire on the back onto a concrete wall...you would NOT USE THESE hooks - easiest is to install a concrete wall anchor with a screw (get it from any hardware store - you need a drill & bit to install)...just dont thread screw all the way in, leave it protruding about 1/4", enough for the wire to hang on! Hope that helps!
6 min for this@?!
No stud?
Nope, not if done properly.
just till it goes up against the hook
I think i would have used a level, since i lack your professional experience. Thanks otherwise.
480 p I’m out
You are not good at explaining---I didnt follow anything!
How rude! Prehaps you're not good at understanding. Lots of people followed perfectly and found it very helpful.