How to Arrange Picture Groups on a Wall

Instead of hanging one picture on a wall, arrange several in a group for an eye-catching effect.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Measuring Tapes
• Picture Hangers
• Newspaper
• Newspaper
• Pencils
• Pencils
• Hammers
• Levels
• Pencils
• Hammers

1. Measure the area of the wall where you want to hang the picture group.

2. Duplicate the same size area by arranging newspapers on the floor.

3. Place the pictures on the newspaper. Balance larger pictures with several smaller ones. Experiment with the positions of the pictures until you're satisfied with the arrangement. Adjust the layout until the pictures have consistent spacing around them.

4. Measure the size of the pictures, the spaces between pictures, and the distances between the picture hangers (or wire) and the top of the picture frames.

5. Make a thumbnail sketch of the arrangement and write down the measurements.

6. Using your measurements, mark the placement of pictures and picture hangers on the wall with a pencil.

7. Hammer picture hooks into position on the wall.

8. Hang the group of pictures. Use a level to make sure the pictures hang straight.

Tips & Warnings

• Hang your pictures just above eye level for a striking arrangement.
• Avoid catastrophes by making sure your picture hooks are the right size to hold the weight of your pictures.

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on 8/11/2006 Once you have arranged your pictures on the floor, cut sheets of paper to each pictures frames size and tape them to the wall. This way, you'll see your exact arrangement on the wall and make any small changes that you need to (a lot less measuring this way too). Then, you'll also have a much easier time making nail holes in the correct places.

on 8/8/2006 Nails/brads leave holes in the wall.
Use a sewing needle, regular diameter, put in the wall at an angle, for light to medium weight pictures.
Has good non-bending quality and will leave only a tiny hole when removed.

on 11/22/2005 PowerHooks, invented by artist George P. Mullen, patented and made in the USA, will hold up to 121 lbs. in 1/2-inch drywall anywhere on a wall; up to 150 lbs. in commercial 5/8-inch drywall (where there is a stud, use a nail). See www.powerhook.com.