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https://www.wikihow.it/Appendere-un-Quadro-Pesante
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The easiest way to hang a picture is to fix a nail to the wall.Those weighing more than 9kg are considered too heavy to be secured without adequate bracing.To ensure your painting doesn't fall to the floor after hanging it, choose the appropriate tools and techniques for heavy frames.Once you learn how to hang this piece of furniture, you are able to hang even heavy mirrors, shelves, speaker brackets and other decorative items.
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The picture weighs heavily. This data determines the type of screw and the technique you need to use.Heavy frames and mirrors need a special material, based on their actual weight.Use a regular scale to quantify this factor.
- Frames weighing up to 5 kg are considered light loads, those between 5 and 12 kg are considered medium weight, while those between 12 and 25 kg are classified as heavy.Check the packaging of the screws before using them, because the maximum load they can withstand is often stated.[1]
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Consider which wall to use. Older homes may have plaster walls, while most modern homes have plasterboard interior walls.[2] With the right tools and the right approach, you can even hang heavy paintings on brick, concrete or ceramic-coated walls.
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Consider where to put the painting. Find a spot where you'd like to hang the frame or mirror and hold it against the wall.As a general rule, consider placing a painting at eye level.Make a mark at the top edge of the frame using a pencil or a piece of masking tape. [3]
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Make a mark where you will place the screw or nail. Use a tape measure to find where to hang the picture.Depending on the model, the frame may hang lower than the hook.
- If the picture has a "D" ring or other metal hook on the back, simply measure the distance from the top edge of the frame to the highest point of the ring.Trace this distance on the wall, from the point you marked with the pencil or paper tape downwards.Identify the new reference by drawing an "X" with the pencil.This is the exact site to drill the hole or nail the bracket to the wall.[4]
- If the frame has a metal wire running across the back, lift it up as much as possible with the tape measure.Detects the distance between this point and the top surface of the frame.Remove the measuring tape and transfer this value onto the wall, from the original mark you made downwards.Identify the new reference by drawing an "X" with the pencil.This is the place to drill the hole or nail the bracket to the wall.[5]
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Add a second anchor. To increase hold, consider hanging the picture with two hooks.This extra safety is particularly recommended for heavy loads.If the frame attaches to the wall with a wire, use two fingers to hold the wire at the two anchors you plan to use.The further apart they are from each other, the more stable the picture will be.Measure the distance between the anchors and the top edge of the frame using a tape measure and mark it on the wall with a pencil.
- You can also hold a piece of scrap wood under the wire, about halfway across the width of the frame, to determine the two anchor points.The edges of the piece of wood indicate the location of the screws.Measure the distance between the wood and the top edge of the frame using a tape measure;then place the piece of wood on the wall just below the original marks you made.Use a level to make sure the points are aligned, parallel to the ground, and draw a line along the top edge of the piece of wood.The ends of the line represent the points where to insert the two hooks.
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Attach the frame to a load-bearing pole. When you need to hang heavy paintings, it is best to insert the hook into a pole.The plasterboard walls have a wooden load-bearing structure with a pole every 40 cm.Find one by using a detector or by gently tapping the wall until you hear a "full" sound rather than a "hollow" sound.Locating posts in plaster walls is more difficult, so consider using another method if you encounter problems.
- If the painting is wider than 40cm or the distance between two wall posts, use a level and two screws to attach a thin piece of wood to the wall.Check that the screws are inserted into at least two load-bearing poles, to ensure greater stability.Then, you can hang the painting on the piece of wood by inserting nails or screws where you want, depending on the position of the hooks on the frame.Secure the picture to both anchors.[6]
- If the picture is narrower, use a single hook to hang it from an anchor in the supporting pole.Choose a type of hook that can be secured with multiple nails or screws to ensure good strength.Insert the nails into the supporting post of the wall and then hang the painting on the hook.[7] If the wall is plaster, use a hook with screws and not nails.
- However, you don't always want to hang the frame right where a load-bearing pole is located.In this case, there are other strong and reliable methods for placing a painting in an area where there is no support structure within the wall.
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Use traditional picture hangers. While they don't seem like the sturdiest solution, these hooks are easy to use and cause minimal damage to your wall.Those equipped with a single nail are able to support up to 12 kg, while those with two nails can support up to 25 kg.While it is not advisable to subject these devices to maximum strain, you can use them for medium-weight paintings.You can also attach them to plastered walls, as long as they are equipped with screws or plugs.[8]
- Attach the hook to the wall where you want it, using the appropriate number of screws or nails, and hang the frame.
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Use dowel screws to hang the picture. There are several different models of this hardware and the choice depends on the weight of the frame and the type of wall.All anchors require a pilot hole.You need to drill a hole in the wall before inserting the screw or plug and hanging the picture that way.For plaster walls you must use screw anchors, because nails and a hammer will only cause damage.
- Plastic wall anchors are screws surrounded by a plastic "sheath" that expands into the wall as you tighten the screw.If you need to work on drywall, choose a model with fins that expand behind the wall.Wingless screws are better suited to plaster walls because they allow for a stronger grip.Drill a hole the same diameter as the dowel, insert the dowel into the hole and then remove it;finally, screw it into place to expand the plastic sheath.At this point you can unscrew it, connect the hook and tighten it completely;you can also unscrew the plug to the desired length to connect the panel directly to it.[9]
- Expansion bolts are more difficult to use, but they can withstand heavy loads.This type of anchor supports the painting by clinging to the back of the wall.Drill a hole the diameter of the bolt, which you insert and then tighten with an electric screwdriver.The metal support at the end of the bolt expands into the wall as you tighten the screw;then unscrew it to attach a hook or attach the painting directly to the bolt.[10]
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Provide extra support for heavy paintings by using a wing bolt. This type of support is designed to support greater loads;it is equipped with a spring and grips the rear part of the wall;this is the best solution for plastered walls.To install it you need to drill a hole with a larger diameter.
- Make a hole in the wall that is the same diameter as the bolt with the "wings" closed.Fold the spring wings towards the bolt and insert the bolt into the hole.Let go of the wings, so that they can reopen thanks to the spring system;Pull the bolt outward as you tighten it with an electric screwdriver.You can attach a hook to the screw or hang the painting directly from the bolt.[11]
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- To hang pictures on a brick, concrete, or tile wall, use the same methods you use for plaster walls.In this case, you need a masonry drill bit to create the pilot hole.[12] When drilling a hole in ceramic tile, remember to put a little masking tape over the area you want to drill so the drill bit doesn't slip.
- If you notice that the painting continues to hang or slide on the wall, remove it and apply four rubber pads to the corners of the frame, so the painting remains upright and grips the wall.[13]
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