Things You'll Need:
- Hammer
- Stud finder
- Small nail
- Eight penny nail
- Wall anchor
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Step 1
Locate a stud in the wall, either by using a stud finder which can be found at any hardware store or by banging your hand against the wall. Listen for the discrepancy in sound between drywall and a stud.
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Step 2
Test the area with a small nail to see if it hits wood or goes straight through drywall. If you have trouble locating a stud, work your way across the wall in 1 1/2 inch increments until you hit a stud. Use this size increment because that is the width of a stud.
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Step 3
Hammer a large nail into the stud. Use an eight penny or larger nail.
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Step 4
Use a wall anchor if the stud is not in the location where you want to center your picture. You may find a wall anchor at any hardware store. They come in different sizes based on the approximate weight of what you're hanging.
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Step 5
Make a small hole in the wall and insert the wall anchor. The wall anchor is similar to a butterfly clip, which, when installed, will branch out within the drywall to hold your nail in place.
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Step 6
Insert a self-tapping screw holder as an alternative to a wall anchor. Once screwed into the wall, you can insert a large screw into the holder.
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Step 7
Hang your picture.













