How to hang a picture on the wall

The history of painting began several millennia ago. Even primitive people sought to decorate their homes in the caves with a simple rock painting. She was expressionless and "flat." Primitive painting did not so much adorn the walls as recorded the events that occurred. And many of the "records" really reached the descendants, opening the veil of the secrets of the way of life of the first people. As the years passed, religious cults occupied the greater part of the life of an ordinary person. People began to visualize the deities through painting, but the "paintings" were still devoid of volume. A breakthrough in this regard was made by the ancient Greeks. The Greeks discovered the subtle art of chiaroscuro and the paintings gained volume, approached hyperrealism (they became more realistic).

Began to open specialized schools for painters. The most talented masters recruited students who were transferred valuable knowledge about the techniques of creating drawings. There was a huge number of pictorial styles that continue to multiply. Ultimately, after being fed up with realism, people again turned to primitivism (abstraction, surrealism), in fact, returning to their roots. Such a "cyclical", the desire to repeat is found not only in painting, but also in many other areas of art. Although most can afford only cheap paintings by unknown artists, this design element and stylish decoration of the room is associated with luxury and high status. Paintings are the best alternative to dull bare walls or outdated carpets. It is not enough just to buy a suitable picture, it still needs to be properly hung. If you choose the wrong place for the decor, height, environment, then the entire decorative effect of the decoration will disappear. Let's get acquainted with the advice of professional designers on how to hang a picture. Consider a series of workshops on fixing the decor on the wall without using nails.

How tall to hang

The first question that needs to be resolved immediately after purchase: at what height to hang a picture, so that it can be considered in detail? It is recommended to build on the color composition and features of the plot image. Pictures with large objects made in rich, bright colors are hung either at eye level or just above this conditional line. How to determine its location? From the wall you need to go a few steps and mark the line on the wall where the eye falls from this distance in a person of average height. Then you need to determine the conditional middle of the picture. For example, in landscapes it will be a strip of the horizon. Here it is, and should lie in the area of ​​the fall of a quick glance.

Plots with perspective, abstract elements or small objects (for example, a bunch of wildflowers) should be placed strictly on the line of eye level. If you hang them a little higher, then the decor can "get lost" in the interior. When planning the horizontal placement of several paintings of different sizes, their height is calculated individually. By the way, such a move will help to visually make the room wider. The horizontal center of each image should coincide with the conditional line "eye level". It is wrong to focus on the location of the frames in one row at the bottom or at the top. A group of vertical paintings visually makes the ceiling higher. The optimal number of images is considered a trio. The central picture is located at eye level. Her story can be neutral. Two other pictures are hung below and above eye level, respectively. To prevent images from being lost, you should choose colorful, vivid scenes.


    

Backlight

Everyone saw the decorative illumination of paintings in museums and galleries. Directional streams of light sharpen the image, make you stop and look at it in detail. In living rooms it is recommended to use natural light, because sunlight helps any plot to fully open. Decorative lighting is needed only in two cases:

  • On the glass protective surface of the painting, glare is played, which makes it difficult to view the plot.
  • This element of decor should be the center of the interior composition. Perhaps because of the neutrality of the plot or pastel colors, it is slightly lost in the setting.

As the backlight is better to use LED bulbs. They will last a long time and do not heat up during continuous work. A group of light bulbs in a metal "frame" against a brick loft wall will look stylish and unusual. One over each picture.

    

Orientation and tilt angle

As mentioned above, horizontal paintings visually expand the boundaries of the walls. They work well together with wide pieces of furniture: the back of a sofa or a bed, a chest of drawers, a table, a nightstand. Vertical paintings, on the contrary, make the walls higher, stretching the space along a conventional line from floor to ceiling. They do not necessarily bind to the elements of furniture. Usually, groups of such decorative objects decorate protrusions or short walls of corridors, rooms of irregular shape, flanks on both sides of wide doorways. Unusual look modular pictures, consisting of several vertical parts, forming a single composition (diptychs, triptychs, polyptychs). They should be considered only in aggregate, that is, as one large horizontal canvas, divided into sections.

The angle of inclination is another important nuance that can affect the perception of the picture. It is regulated by tensioning the fastener rope. The paintings located below and at eye level should lie in the same plane with the wall, that is, have no angle at all. If the image is hanged higher, then it can be tilted slightly to make the canvas “fall” on the viewer. You will need to experiment with the angle of inclination to determine the optimal value. The picture should not "push" on the person, only gently attract his attention.

    

How to group pictures

In one group combine paintings, similar in color and style. You can go the opposite and put together contrasting canvases. Such a combined decor will surely attract attention. If you need to combine into a group one large image and several small canvases, then it will be right to place a large object in the center and surround it with a small decor. When the paintings are the same size, they are hung in one row at an equal distance from each other. There are also extraordinary options: placing images along a diagonal line. It turns out a kind of "ladder" of paintings. This arrangement is very popular for modular paintings. The "cut" image emphasizes the creativity of the interior. And the location on the diagonal looks best with modular pictures, sections of which have different sizes. For example, in the center of two rectangular canvases arranged vertically, complemented by two square images.

Before you hang a group of paintings on the wall, they should be laid out on the floor. Calculate the distance from the parts of the composition, try on how they are combined.

    

Selection of paintings by plot and color

In addition to the size and shape, the pictures are also selected according to the color composition, the plot. Need to focus on the style and functionality of the room. Neutral-quiet scenes are suitable for the bedroom: landscapes, flower arrangements, still lifes. For the living room and study, you can pick up a group of portraits or reproductions of famous canvases, battle painting, works of marine painters. Neutral scenes are also appropriate in the hall, but made in brighter colors. For the kitchen are relevant any pictures with culinary themes, landscapes and household painting. You can pay attention to the work of masters of hyperrealism. For example, the paintings of Pedro Campos are striking in their similarity to the original. Most often he draws soda jars, candy, packaging sweets, fruits and vegetables in transparent bags. This canvas will be a luxurious and unusual addition to one of the modern styles. Almost any genres are relevant for the hallway: landscape, portrait, animalistic, architectural, household painting. The paintings in the corridor should be chosen strictly in accordance with the style of the apartment. We must not forget that the entrance hall is the "face" of the house. You should also decide on the purposes for which the canvases are used. Paintings in the interior can perform the following functions:

  • Combining design compositions or zoning rooms.
  • Confirmation of high family affluence, if the picture is expensive and can be regarded as a luxury item.
  • Creating a cozy atmosphere and special mood.
  • Distortion of perception of space.
  • Emphasizing design style.
  • Giving the interior individuality.
  • Masking defects of the wall (for example, an uneven surface or hole).

The color scheme of the picture is another important characteristic that you need to pay attention to when choosing a canvas for a particular room. For a bedroom the plots executed in blue, yellow, lilac, pink, peach tones. For the living room and hallway fit more contrasting color combinations: red, blue, purple, herbal green. For the kitchen is better to choose warm shades of yellow and brown, stimulating the appetite.

    

Fastening methods depending on the wall material

The choice of fasteners for the picture depends on the wall material:

  • For wooden surfaces use ordinary nails and hammer. Choose a place, and drive a mount into the wall. For large paintings use nails 5 cm long. This is enough for any loads.
  • For drilling concrete walls using a hammer drill or impact drill. With the help of a tool, a hole is made into which a plastic dowel is placed. After that a screw or a special hook for paintings and photographs is screwed into it.
  • Brick walls, like concrete, need to be drilled, but this material can crack due to a small hole. Before inserting the dowel, you need to fill the drilled hole with cement mortar.
  • Plasterboard walls are the most fragile on this list. They can not hang big, heavy paintings, as the material is not designed for serious loads. Plasterboard wall can also be drilled and inserted into the hole a special dowel-bow, equipped with spacers. The place for the hole is better to choose on the rack frame. It is easy to find by tapping the wall. The rack will respond with a dull sound.
  • On a wall of aerated concrete under a light picture, you can drive a nail at an angle. If the canvas is heavy, then use a drill and dowels.

If the hole for the mounting of the picture is "loosened", it can be strengthened by filling with foam.

    

Mounting methods without nails

Hanging a painting on a nail is an outdated practice. Now not only the canvases themselves become a decorative element of the room, but also their fastening systems, the complexity of which can amaze the imagination. There are many ways of hanging pictures to the wall: adhesive tape, paper clips, pins, hooks, velcro, ceiling rails, boards on brackets. Almost all of them do not leave marks on the surface and do not spoil the look of the finish with ugly holes, so they are convenient in case the “registration” of the image is not constant and it is possible to “move” to another place. Consider workshops for the most popular ways.


    

Double sided tape

Double-sided tape is suitable for light paintings that are hung on wallpaper or plasterboard walls. Rope in the mounting system is not needed. Two small squares are cut from the adhesive tape and glued to the ends of the frame. Then remove the protective film from the other side of the velcro and press the picture to the wall. It is necessary to apply exactly to the chosen place, since tearing off the mount without damaging the surface will no longer work.

Push pins

The push buttons are suitable for small paintings with low weight. They are convenient for using for fastening of group of cloths. The button is applied to the wall and lightly tap it with a hammer, adjusting the depth of the hole. You can score a mount under the slope. Do not recommend using buttons with colored plastic hats. From the blow of a hammer, they usually split in two. It is best to take the usual metal buttons with round hats.

Paper clip

Paper clips are used to hang paintings on walls covered with wallpaper. The fastener after removal does not leave any marks at all. First you need to choose a place under the picture. Where the mount will be located, make two cuts with a stationery knife at an angle of 90 degrees. Get a "cross." The edges of the wallpaper slightly open, freeing the surface of the wall. Now you need to slightly bend one of the metal edges of the clip and put it into the cut. All pour glue and put the wallpaper in place, masking the place of attachment. Paper clips are suitable for hanging pictures weighing no more than 1-1.5 kg.

Sewing pins

From sewing pins it turns out quite strong and reliable fastening. Unlike nails or screws, they leave only a tiny hole in the wall. The pin needs to be hammered into the surface with a hammer at an angle. Work should be carefully, as the tip can bend. An eyelet or a bead at the end of a pin, if they interfere, bite off with pliers.

Decorative ribbon

With the help of a decorative ribbon, you can vertically hang a group of paintings. First you need to fix the pin without the ear just above the location of the composition. The decorative tape is folded in half and tied to the mount. There are two tails left. Pictures will be attached to them with glue. Place a tie to the pin in the wall can be decorated with a neat bow.

Spider Hook

Hooks, spiders call a special kind of mounts, which can be purchased at any hardware store. They represent a small detail with four legs. A hook is applied to the surface and hammered the pointed ends into the wall. They are so thin that the holes leave almost no marks. On the "hook" hang a loop of the picture. The device can withstand loads of up to 2 kg.

Velcro systems

The system of velcro "Command" consists of two "fasteners". One is glued to the wall, and the other to the frame of the picture. Then the velcro connects, providing a secure fit for webs weighing up to 1.35 kg. Convenience "Command" is the ability to "unfasten" the connection and replace one picture to another. Standard packaging contains three Velcro. They can hang not only pictures, but also watches, photographs, and light mirrors. The Kreps fastening system consists of a plastic hook and adhesive tape. It leaves no marks on the surface after removal. First, remove the tape from the adhesive tape and secure it to the back of the hook. After that, remove the second protective film. The hook is pressed against the wall. You can hang a picture. To remove the mount, you need to pull the special "tongue" and slowly pull it out of the hook design. It will gently peel the tape off the surface. Kreps systems can be different: for posters, for pictures with eyelets or ropes, sets for heavy canvases.

Eaves rail

Curtain rail - an unusual way of mounting pictures. Brackets are attached to the ceiling or its border with the wall. They hang the rail. Hooks are attached to it, with ropes, threads, and chains tied to them. They hang pictures on them. Convenience fastener design is the ability to move the canvas at its discretion. You can also adjust the height of the picture, experimenting with the length of the rope or chain. Usually the eaves rail is complemented by decorative lighting, which emphasizes the creativity of the structure. Pictures on such a mounting system can be easily replaced with paintings with other subjects. The design is convenient for those who like to regularly make changes to the interior of the room.

Wine cork

With the help of a wine cork and a screw you can make a neat mount for a picture at an angle. The option is suitable for concrete or brick walls, if, for example, there is no drill or puncher at hand. The cork is cut into circles with a thickness of 1.5-2 cm. On the one hand, they are smeared with glue and pressed against the wall. When the composition is dry, screw into the cork screw. Dense material holds the thread perfectly. Now you can hang a picture on the screw. Both classic and silicone plugs are suitable for the mounting system.

Board for paintings

Boards are mainly used to hang a group of paintings. The fastening system is placed at a short distance from the wall, fixed on the brackets. As a basis, you can take an array of wood, chipboard or MDF. The surface of the material is varnished or painted in a color suitable to the interior. The rough edges of MDF or chipboard are covered with special veneer tape for cuts. Pictures are fixed on the board with nails or special wood screws. The option is suitable for a large group of paintings that would later leave a whole scattering of holes on the wall. Дополняют необычную систему крепления декоративной подсветкой. Лампочки размещают между доской и стеной. Мягкий, рассеянный свет сделает этот элемент интерьера изюминкой дизайна помещения.

Жидкие гвозди и клей

Различные клеящие составы обеспечат надежное крепление даже для тяжелой картины. Можно использовать так называемые жидкие гвозди или специальный полимерный клей. To make the composition better "grabbed", the places of its application on the frame are degreased. The surface of the wall is also cleaned and dried. The composition is applied to the back side of the frame in several places. The heavier the canvas, the more points of contact must be made. After that, the picture is applied to the wall and well pressed. It is better to hold the canvas for a few minutes, so that the adhesive composition has time to grab.

Conclusion

Properly selected and placed in the room picture will become its center of gravity. It is not necessary to choose large canvases. If the image is in harmony with the situation, then even a small picture will attract the views of the guests. Another option to use painting in the house - wall painting. It does not need frames or mounting systems. Drawing is applied directly to the wall. No need to consider the picture only as a luxury item. It should be selected "by itself". Then the decorative element will emphasize the delicate taste of the owner of the house and reveal some aspects of his character just as much as he wishes.

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