How To Hang Canvas On Wall

You will also need to buy a picture mounting hook that can handle the weight of your canvas.

How to hang canvas on wall.

Basic tips for hanging a canvas. The fastest and easiest way to hang a canvas print is to simply mark the position on the wall insert a nail or screw in to the wall and use the canvas stretcher bar to sit directly over the nail. Clean your hands before handling your paintings. Use the 57 in center rule for hanging art which means that the center of the canvas hangs at 57 inches above the floor.

And a spirit level if you have one. Know the measurements of your canvas especially the center points. In pencil mark where you want to place your canvas on the wall. When hanging canvas artworks on drywall plaster or hollow core walls insert screws or nails directly into a stud whenever possible.

Don t allow the nail to touch the back of your canvas this will cause the canvas to warp. Alternately use anchors or fasteners to secure the canvas structure to the wall. Take measurements of where you would like the canvas to be displayed. If it it a bigger canvas two nails or screws maybe required.

How to hang your canvas step 1. If your canvas doesn t come with hardware or hanging wire attach two d rings with screws to both sides of the back of the canvas and add heavy duty wire. Remember that the top of your canvas will sit slightly above your pencil mark. For heavy paintings hang the painting on a wall stud.

2 x sticky pads to protect your wall. To hang a large canvas start by checking the mounting hardware on the canvas. Always clean the wall with a damp cloth before hanging.