How To Hang Art In 5 Simple Steps – A Beginner’s Guide!

Congrats on your new art! Whether it’ll go in your new house or rental apartment, the big question is: how to hang wall art so it’s level and even and looks good?

Don’t panic! We’ll walk you through it. Instead of just eyeballing it and guessing (though that’s not bad either) we’ve got you with this easy, 5-step guide on how to hang your art securely and evenly on a wall. If you’re wondering not just how to hang wall art, but also how to hang framed art or even canvas art, we’ve got you there too. Spoiler alert: it’s all the same process!

Getting Started: Where to Hang Your Art

First, decide where you want to hang your art! Sometimes you know exactly where you want to arrange an art piece on the wall, but other times you just fall in love with the art and need to find the right space in your home, so this might be the hardest part!

Art Hanging Hardware: Sawtooth vs Wire Hangers

Next, take inventory of what hanging hardware your art has. This will determine how you should approach hanging it.

Sawtooth Hangers

These are small metal strips with a flat edge on top and teeth like a saw at the bottom. They’re great for hanging smaller, lightweight art pieces securely on your wall. The sawtooth design makes it super easy to hang art so it’s straight and even. If your art has a sawtooth hanger, you’ll just need a nail to hang it (no matter if it’s a canvas, gallery wall, or multi-panel set).

Wire Mount Hangers

For art with a wire mount hanger, instead of a hook at the top, you’ll find a hanging wire suspended across the back of the frame or canvas stretcher bars. This adds stability and makes the art more balanced. It’s great for securely hanging larger and heavier pieces.

Now that you know where you’re going to hang your art and the hardware decided, let’s get to it. Time to hang some art!