Have you always wanted to fill that space above the sofa with a beautiful canvas? Or perhaps you’ve finally got the perfect family snap that you want to give pride of place in the kitchen!
If this sounds like you, you’re bound to want to get it up on the wall as soon as possible.
You’re the only one who stands in the way of getting your canvas up on the wall. I often find myself second-guessing my choice of canvas and where to put it. Sometimes, you’ve got to bite the bullet and get it done!
If you’ve found yourself on this site, you’re certainly moving in the right direction! We have compiled all the information you need to get that canvas up in an easy step-by-step guide.
Hanging a canvas on the wall is fairly straightforward. All you will need is your canvas, a screw, and a wall! Mark out where you would like to put the canvas, hammer the screw in and hang the canvas! Let’s dive in!
Things To Consider Before You Get Started
Before we get started, there are a few things that may affect the way you hang your canvas. These include:
Size Of The Canvas
One of these things is the size of the canvas. You can spring canvases in a wide variety of different sizes and styles. This will change the way you hang your canvas.
For example, you can nail a small canvas to the wall with ease. It is likely that all you will need for a small canvas is a saw tooth bracket and a single nail for the top side of the frame.
Yet, if your frame is larger than this, you will need to add a hanging wire to the side of the frame to make sure that it is stable.
Dry Walls Vs Concrete
You should also consider the wall on which you are going to hang the canvas. If your walls are concrete or brick, you will need the help of an electric screwdriver to get the screws in the wall.
If you are attempting to hang your canvas on drywall, this will be super easy! You’re sure to have your canvas hanging in no time.
What Tools Will You Need To Hang Your Canvas?
To do a thorough job, you will need some of the right tools and equipment.
To hang your canvas you will need the following:
- Pencil
- Spirit level
- Hammer
- Screwdriver
- Nails
- Measuring tape
There are also a few optional tools that you may need depending on the size of your canvas. These include:
- Sawtooth hangers
- Wires
- Eye hooks
How To Install Your Canvas
Step 1: Mark The Wall
The first step to hanging your canvas is to decide where you want it to hang. Using a pencil, you will need to mark the wall where you are hoping to place your canvas.
Remember, your canvas will always start a little bit higher than the pencil mark. This is important to bear in mind when you are choosing your spot.
Step 2: Hammer In A Wall Hook
Next, you will need to nail in the hook to the place where you have marked the wall. You should hammer the nail in at a slight angle to ensure that the wall takes most of the weight of the canvas.
Step 3: Attach Your Bracket To The Canvas
The next stage is to attach your bracket to the back of the canvas. You can choose to attach this at the top of the canvas or the sides.
To attach, use your screwdriver to screw the bracket into place.
Step 4: Hang Your Canvas
After you have hung your canvas on the wall, you will need to inspect your handiwork! Take a step back and check whether it is straight. Then, make any adjustments that you feel are necessary.
This is a good time to put your spirit level to good use. If you have a spirit level to hand, you should balance it against the canvas to check that the canvas is straight.
Can You Hang A Canvas Without Nails?
You can hang a canvas without nails, especially if it is a lightweight canvas. To do this, use picture adhesive strips.
If you think you’ll end up putting loads of holes in your walls with the hammer, this is a great option for you. Picture adhesive strips are super easy to put up and they can hold the weight of a standard canvas size.
To attach your canvas to the wall using this adhesive, you can follow the steps below:
- You will need around four adhesive tapes to hang your canvas, one in each corner. If you want to enhance the durability, add some more!
- Measure the sticking area using a pencil. You will want to mark both the canvas and the wall. This is a very important step in the process. These adhesive strips are difficult to move around once you have started.
- Next, press the adhesive on the canvas board and stick this to the wall!
Watch this video for more information!
Health And Safety
When you are using tools such as hammers and screwdrivers, you should be very careful! You don’t want to cause injury to yourself or those around you.
To prevent injury, always make sure that you have an assistant with you in case you need a hand or a plaster!
Before hanging your canvas it is important to move everything out of the way that could be a hazard to you. This will help to further prevent any injury.
Final Thoughts
Hanging a canvas on the wall is pretty straightforward. If you follow the steps above, you’re bound to end up with a beautiful hanging canvas rather than a huge hole in the wall!
If you’re hoping to add a canvas to your wall, you should find all the help you need in this article. So, what are you waiting for? Get hanging!
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