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Tools I Use to Hang Art
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items Simple, reliable tools for mounting prints, frames, and canvases—whether for studio walls, exhibitions, or home display. No gimmicks, just what works.
Best for smaller lightweight prints, yet still damage‑free.
Command 12 lb. Medium White Picture Hanging Strips (6 Pairs of Strips) 17204ESAN
Damage‑free hanging for medium to large prints up to ~15 lbs.
Command Large Picture Hanging Strips, White, Damage Free Hanging, 12 Pairs 17206-12ES
For secure installations in studs—no guesswork on heavier frames or gallery walls.
Klein Tools Magnetic Stud Finder
🔍 Klein Tools Electronic Stud Finder with Cross‑Line Laser (ESF150LL) Scans up to 1.5" deep for studs (wood or metal), includes built-in bubble level and lasers—ideal for heavier frames or permanence.
Klein Tools Electronic Stud Finder with Cross-Line Lasers
Basics for aligning frames accurately—layout before you commit.
ScotchBlue Original Multi-Surface 2090 1.88-in x 60 Yard(s) Painters Tape
Self-drilling anchors that go directly into drywall or studs—no need for separate wall plugs. Excellent for heavier frames or canvas.
E-Z Ancor 75-lb #8 x 1-1/4-in Drywall Anchors with Screws Included 4 -Pack
Easy to install by hand—just push and twist into drywall. Great for midweight frames (~10–50 lbs) with minimal wall damage.
Hillman Hillman Monkey Hook and Gorilla Hook Variety Pack 30
All‑in‑one kit designed for drywall—includes brass hooks and fasteners rated from 10–100 lb, with a sturdy plastic case for organization homedepot.com.
Everbilt Picture Hanging Kit (217-Piece) 80011
Great for hanging frames and mirrors. The wire is pliable and easy to use. Will stay in place and remain kink resistant when wrapped around itself thanks to the self-tying design.
Professional Coated Picture Hanging Wire
This is the only D ring to be hidden behind canvases and open back frames. There is no need to worry about exposed hardware and the picture will never lean off the wall.
HangZ™ 25lb. Canvas Wire 1 Hole D Rings, 12ct.
Reliable tape measure for consistent spacing and placement when setting up gallery walls or large works.
Kobalt Compact 25-ft Tape Measure