Every week there is one question I get repeatedly: why should I hang my large art on two hooks?
While hanging your large art (or even small art) this way requires more measuring, it is also a safer way to hang it, and it will also keep your art straight, even during one of our little mini-quakes we get every once in a while.
On that large, heavier art, this will also ensure that there is not too much stress on the hanging hardware, the wire, or the hook.
Asking one little hook to carry a big piece of art can sometimes just be too much.
If you've ever had your art fall off the wall, you know what a scare it can be.
I came up with some illustrations that I hope will help you understand, why hanging on two hooks is so great.
(Just click on the images, they will open up larger.)
Starting off with the not-so-good method of using one hook:
While hanging your large art (or even small art) this way requires more measuring, it is also a safer way to hang it, and it will also keep your art straight, even during one of our little mini-quakes we get every once in a while.
On that large, heavier art, this will also ensure that there is not too much stress on the hanging hardware, the wire, or the hook.
Asking one little hook to carry a big piece of art can sometimes just be too much.
If you've ever had your art fall off the wall, you know what a scare it can be.
I came up with some illustrations that I hope will help you understand, why hanging on two hooks is so great.
(Just click on the images, they will open up larger.)
Starting off with the not-so-good method of using one hook:
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Not so good:
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Better:
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Best!
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For fun ideas on how to arrange a home gallery, click here:
Generally, center your image anywhere from 54" - 62" on the wall (depending on how tall you and other viewers are) and start form there. Paper templates, which have the height of the wire and hook-location marked, are super helpful. Another trick: lay your gallery out on the floor in front of your wall and play with the arrangement until you are absolutely sure you love it. And remember: have fun!
Generally, center your image anywhere from 54" - 62" on the wall (depending on how tall you and other viewers are) and start form there. Paper templates, which have the height of the wire and hook-location marked, are super helpful. Another trick: lay your gallery out on the floor in front of your wall and play with the arrangement until you are absolutely sure you love it. And remember: have fun!
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