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How to Hang Pictures on Walls

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Decorating your home gives you the platform to showcase your individual style. And what better way is there to express your unique flair and personal history than to hang pictures all around your house? But hanging up pictures takes some time and patience, as well as, a small amount of skill set. In order to get the best overall look, it is important to hang pictures evenly and level. And not just pictures, but other home décor items too, like coat racks, shelving, mirrors, and even personal documents like school diplomas. It is also important to know how to hang items properly so you do not damage your drywall.

If you are feeling a little intimidated about of hanging items on your walls, then you need to review the following guide to learn how to do it all on your own from now on!

What You Need:

• Stud Finder
• Laser Level (carpenters level)
• Tape Measure
• Hammer
• Nails
• Pencil (or painters tape)
• Frame-Backing/Hanger Kit (optional)
• Wall Anchors (optional)

Where to Start

When hanging pictures, you want to be sure the center point of either the picture or the grouping is at eye level. Too high will look odd, and too low will be obtrusive. When grouping items together, be sure to consider them as one whole unit, and use similar sizes, shapes, and colors for a coherent theme. It is helpful to arrange groups on the floor in front of the wall first, so you can adjust as much as you want in order to achieve the desired look. When you have special art, consider hanging them in areas where they can be spotlighted most often, such as foyers, entry ways, and dining rooms.

Another important aspect to consider before hanging wall pictures is anchor weight. Be sure the hanger is strong enough to support the weight of the frame and the art when hung on the wall. You may need to use wall anchors for areas that do not have available wall studs. It is recommended to purchase an assorted hanger and frame-backing kits. These kits come with a wide variety of hardware for hanging items on walls, such as sawtooth hangers, ring hangers, wire and eyelet hangers, and assorted wall anchors.

Step 1

Hold the picture at eye level against the wall.

Step 2

Mark the wall at the top center section of the frame using a pencil or removable painters tape. If it is too heavy or large, use a laser level.

Step 3

Find the “adjustment measurement” by measuring the distance between the top of the frame and the mounting hanger or center of the stretched wire.

Step 4

Underneath your original wall mark, make a second mark using the adjustment measurement. This second mark will indicate where the actual mounting hanger will attach on the wall.

Step 5

If you require wall anchors, install them first. You will need additional tools for pictures that require wall anchors, including a drill, drill bits, fasteners, and more.

Step 6

For pictures that do not require wall anchors, use your hammer to insert a nail into the second wall mark where the mounting hanger goes.

Step 7

Once the nail is in the wall, use both hands to hang the picture on the nail by either the mounting hanger or the stretched wire (whichever one your picture has).

Check out our article on how to remove old wall anchors if you have some left over from previous decor!

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Indianapolis Drywall Contractors 317-269-7319

Call Drywall by AMFA at 317-269-7319 for professional drywall repair in Indianapolis, Indiana. We provide a wide range of drywall services, including patchwork, hole repair, crack repair, installation, grid ceilings, custom textures, and more. Whether commercial or residential, our team of licensed drywall contractors are fully-equipped to get the job done in a time frame that’s convenient for you! Call 317-269-7319 to learn about our Indianapolis drywall services, prices and availability, today.

Should I Install Basement Drywall On My Own?

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Once a homeowner has made passed all the framing and electrical inspections, they have completed the major stages of finishing a basement, which means they are ready to enter the drywall phase. Although an exciting part of the basement refinishing process, the drywall phase can give homeowners anxiety. When people start thinking about drywalling their basements, they often become concerned over a number of factors.

Questions like “how long will it take?”, “how much will it cost?”, “what thickness should I buy?”, “what tools do I need?” and “Do I need waterproof board for my bathroom?” are all common among those preparing to drywall their basements. These inquiries almost always lead to the ultimate question of whether or not they should do it themselves or hire a contractor. Continue reading to learn the best method for superior basement drywall installation.

DIY Drywall Installation

Even for the most enthusiastic do-it-yourself or home improvement buff, drywall installation is best left in the hands of a professional. Not only is it safer and more cost-effective to hire a professional drywall contractor, it guarantees professional-grade results in an efficient time frame. It requires more than just the proper tools, training, and knowledge to achieve a good drywall job, it also takes resources, connections, experience, and more.

4 Reasons to Never Install Drywall Yourself:

You Don’t Have the Knowledge and Training.

A professional contractor has the knowledge, training, and experience to install drywall. Do you know which off-seam taping patterns are the best? Or anything about staggered drywall butt joints? As you can tell, drywall installation involves several details that only an experienced contractor knows well enough to decide for your basement.

You Don’t Have the Proper Tools or Man-Power.

To install drywall yourself, you would have to purchase all the necessary and unique tools and equipment needed for the job. And the chances of you using these tools and equipment again are very low, making them the opposite of a cost-effective investment. Also, if you don’t have a person to help, you are looking at buying even more expensive equipment, like ceiling lifts, to get the job done alone. A professional contractor already has the staff, tools, and equipment needed for the job, which allows them to install drywall properly and efficiently.

You Don’t Have Good Industry Connections.

If you are installing drywall on your own, you can expect to pay more for a smaller selection of product. A professional drywall contractor has better resources and connections for product. Not only can get better pricing on drywall sheets, they get it from the best and most cost-effective suppliers.

You Don’t Have the Time.

Unless you are retired or unemployed, it is unlikely that you have 8 to 10 weeks to complete your basement’s drywall installation project. And even if you did, after getting this far in the basement refinishing process, you don’t want to wait much longer for the end result! A professional drywall contractor has the tools, training, equipment, staff, and knowledge to get the job done in less than half that time.

Drywall Installation in Indianapolis

Call Drywall by AMFA at 317-269-7319 for professional drywall installation in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are licensed, bonded, and insured with over 10 years of experience in the drywall construction industry. Our highly-trained drywall contractors provide affordable drywall repair, installation, metal stud framing, grid ceilings, and much more for both commercial and residential properties. Call 317-269-7319 to schedule a free estimate today.