How to Hang a Picture on a Wall

Learn how to hang a picture on drywall for perfect picture placement using picture hangers or drywall anchors.

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Mark the picture hanger with lipstick

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Press the picture against the wall where you want to hang it to leave a mark for your hardware.

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Add your hanging hardware and then wipe the lipstick away. Then hang your picture.

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Mark the placement of the picture hangers on a piece of painter's tape.

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Place it on the wall and check with a level to make sure it is straight.

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Add the hardware, remove the tape, and then hang your picture.

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Check out the complete tutorial at Anika's DIY Life.

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How to Hang a Picture on a Wall

How to Hang a Picture on a Wall

Learn how to hang a picture on drywall for perfect picture placement using picture hangers or drywall anchors.

Mark the picture hanger with lipstick

The Lipstick Method

1

Press the picture against the wall where you want to hang it to leave a mark for your hardware.

The Lipstick Method

2

Add your hanging hardware and then wipe the lipstick away. Then hang your picture.

The Lipstick Method

3

Mark the placement of the picture hangers on a piece of painter's tape.

Double Hangers

1

Place it on the wall and check with a level to make sure it is straight.

Double Hangers

2

Add the hardware, remove the tape, and then hang your picture.

Double Hangers

2

Check out the complete tutorial at Anika's DIY Life.

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