{"id":1525,"date":"2016-03-16T09:38:58","date_gmt":"2016-03-16T09:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/information-centre\/?page_id=1525"},"modified":"2019-08-28T14:57:03","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T14:57:03","slug":"how-to-hang-a-picture-frame-on-the-wall","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/information-centre\/how-to-hang-a-picture-frame-on-the-wall\/","title":{"rendered":"How to hang your Frame"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"text-align: center;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/step-1.png\" alt=\"step-1\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<table class=\"ic-table\" style=\"height: 260px;\" width=\"1137\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-733 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/information-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/2.bmp\" alt=\"2\" width=\"326\" height=\"224\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Before you get started, it&#8217;s important to make sure you have everything you will need. Aside from your frame and hanging hardware all you really need is a screwdriver, hammer, pencil and for perfection a spirit level, for heavy frames you will also need a power drill.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/step-2.png\" alt=\"step-2\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<table class=\"ic-table\" style=\"height: 260px;\" width=\"1137\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-735 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/information-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/14.bmp\" alt=\"14\" width=\"326\" height=\"224\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Using your trusty pencil, mark the exact central position on the wall where you wish to hang your frame, remember to take onto account the slack in the cord!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/step-3.png\" alt=\"step-3\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<table class=\"ic-table\" style=\"height: 260px;\" width=\"1137\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-736 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/information-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/15.bmp\" alt=\"15\" width=\"326\" height=\"224\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Heavier frames may require a rawl plug and screw but for most frames a nail on its own should suffice,<br \/>\nfor the demonstration we have used a single hanging hook and nail.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/step-4.png\" alt=\"step-4\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<table class=\"ic-table\" style=\"height: 260px;\" width=\"1137\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/information-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/16.bmp\" alt=\"16\" width=\"326\" height=\"224\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">If you do have a heavy frame, we do suggest a rawl plug and screw to guarentee a safe and sturdy fixing.\u00a0Start by drilling a suitably sized hole with a power drill. <span style=\"color: #ff0000; background-color: #ffffff;\">WARNING: Check for wires and pipes in the wall before drilling! <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/step-5.png\" alt=\"step-5\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<table class=\"ic-table\" style=\"height: 260px;\" width=\"1137\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-738 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/information-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/17.bmp\" alt=\"17\" width=\"326\" height=\"224\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Select the correct sized rawl plug for the hole and insert it into the hole<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/step-6.png\" alt=\"step-6\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<table class=\"ic-table\" style=\"height: 260px;\" width=\"1137\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/information-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/17.5.jpg\" alt=\"17.5\" width=\"326\" height=\"224\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Insert\u00a0the appropriate size screw through the hook if you are using one and tighten to the wall, if you are not using a hook,\u00a0screw in the screw and\u00a0leave 10mm-15mm proud from the wall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/step-7.png\" alt=\"step-7\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<table class=\"ic-table\" style=\"height: 260px;\" width=\"1137\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/information-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/18.bmp\" alt=\"18\" width=\"326\" height=\"224\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Hang your picture frame from the hook or screw by gently lowering the cord onto it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/step-8.png\" alt=\"step-8\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<table class=\"ic-table\" style=\"height: 260px;\" width=\"1137\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/information-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/19.bmp\" alt=\"19\" width=\"326\" height=\"224\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Not necessary at all, but for absolute perfection a spirit level can be used<br \/>\nto make sure it&#8217;s Just right!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/step-9.png\" alt=\"step-9\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<table class=\"ic-table\" style=\"height: 260px;\" width=\"1137\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-742 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pictureframesexpress.co.uk\/information-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/20.bmp\" alt=\"20\" width=\"326\" height=\"224\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">And thats it, all done\u00a0! All that&#8217;s left to do now is to stand back and admire your good work.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before you get started, it&#8217;s important to make sure you have everything you will need. Aside from your frame and hanging hardware all you really need is a screwdriver, hammer, pencil and for perfection a spirit level, for heavy frames you will also need a power drill. 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