Don't know what tools to use for hanging your picture? Are you hanging a heavy picture frame? Choose the best tools to ensure the safety of your picture frame.

1. BEST TOOLS TO HANG A PICTURE FRAME
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2. THE ART OF PICTURE FRAME HANGING
If you’re anything like me you won’t naturally know the difference between a nail and a screw. We aren’t all born handy but we can definitely learn how to hang a picture frame.
It’s a good idea to distinguish between what tools to use in the hanging process so you don’t wake up to the sound of your beloved artwork crashing to the floor.

3. PICTURE FRAME HANGING TOOLS BY WEIGHT
20 pounds or less:
•Simple Nail
All you need is a nail and a hammer.
Choose a 1 ½ or 2 inch nail.
Drive the nail into the wall at a 45 degree angle.

4. PICTURE FRAME HANGING TOOLS BY WEIGHT
50 pounds or less:
•Screw
You will need a drill. Simple, just drill a hole in the wall and screw the screw into the hole. It is best to screw into a stud but for this weight it won’t be necessary.

5. PICTURE FRAME HANGING TOOLS BY WEIGHT
50 pounds or less:
•Picture Hanging Hook
You will need the hook, a nail (which usually comes with it), and a hammer.
Simple method, insert nail through the sleeve of the hook and hammer the nail into the wall.
*Make sure you don’t tap the hook, it can cut the wall.

6. PICTURE FRAME HANGING TOOLS BY WEIGHT
More than 50 pounds:
•Spiral Anchor
Simplest method for heavy artwork.
You will need a spiral anchor, a screw, and a screwdriver.
Use a screwdriver to drive the spiral anchor into the wall and then the screw into the spiral anchor.

7. PICTURE FRAME HANGING TOOLS BY WEIGHT
More than 50 pounds:
•Toggle Bolt
This will hold the most weight, it can hold over 300 pounds.
I would hire a professional to install

8. PICTURE FRAME HANGING TOOLS BY WEIGHT
Other important tools:
•Stud Finder
It is a device that is used to determine the location of wood or metal studs. Studs are upright beams beneath the drywall. They are usually spaced 16 inches and are only 1 ½ inches thick
•Level
An important tool to make sure you picture frame is level and not slanted

9. Good luck picking the right tools!
If you have doubts you can always ask an expert at your local hardware store or call the experts at Frames4Less.com!