Types Of Picture Hanging Systems For Your Décor

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.