Depending on your decorating needs and skills you
may be considering different options for hanging pictures and art on the walls.
There are several different traditional types of fixed hooks all with their own
advantages and disadvantages and then there is a complete picture hanging
system for a professional look.
Firstly, the different types of picture hanging hooks used are dependent on the size and weight of your artwork. A large
heavier picture needs to be securely attached to the wall, and likewise leaving
a large hole in the wall with an anchor hook for a small picture is not
advisable.
Four common types of picture hanging hooks
Adhesive tape and hooks
For many people command hooks and tape are a common
first go to item when hanging pictures quickly and relatively easily. Command
hooks and tape do not require holes in the wall and come in different sizes for
different weight pictures. As there are no holes in the wall people do feel
they can easily move their pictures around, however no matter how hard you try
adhesive hooks and tape always leave damage to the walls. They are strong to
hold up lighter frames but as they attach this strength to the wall they do
pull off paint when taken down.
Picture hooks and nails
The traditional method of picture hooks and nails is
what many people fist think of when hanging pictures and art. While they are
designed to hold your picture and give a professional finish, they do require
accurate measuring and drilling/ screwing holes into the wall. Picture hooks
can also rust and if hanging larger artworks you will need to screw into a
stud. Leaving a hold in your wall when
the artwork isn’t aligned properly, or you wish to change artworks and
placement means picture hooks are best suited to pictures you don’t wish to
change.
Wall anchors
When considering wall anchors use good quality ones
from the hardware store. Wall anchors will hold a heavier weight but require a
drill hole to be installed. Wall anchors leave nigger holes in the wall than
picture hooks, this is a consideration to make when deciding on how to hang
your pictures.
Monkey Hooks
Monkey hooks are hook like pieces of wire you insert
into your wall, depending on your wall they may need a drill hole. Monkey wires
hook around inside and leave a little hanger outside to hold your picture.
Monkey hooks can’t be used where they are pipes or obstructions behind the
wall.
After looking at the pros and cons of four of the
most popular picture hanging options, one of the best alternatives you may not
have considered is a picture hanging system.
Picture hanging system- Gallery Systems
A picture hanging system consists of a track which
is screwed into the top of the wall near the cornicing. Once this track is
installed you can hang artworks and pictures from it at any height with hangers
that clips onto the track and adjustable hooks that attach to the picture. A
picture hanging system gives a professional look without worrying about holes
all over the walls. Adjustable hooks and hangers give the freedom to move
artworks and pictures up and down and across with ease. Affordable and
practical a picture hanging system from Gallery Systems is a cost-effective
investment in professional picture hanging for any room.
