Great solutions when you need to hang a heavy wall art

Wall art is usually treated as an afterthought. This simply means that it never undergoes proper planning but rather just added on the walls only when the paint has been completely dried or all of the furniture pieces have been placed in their assigned areas. The fact is, this should not be the case since wall art can create a wonderful atmosphere to the home interior. There are many homeowners who are already satisfied with walls painted with their preferred color palette. This may be a good thing for some, but believe it or not, sooner or later you will get bored with plainly colored walls. The addition of wall art can add texture to your interior and can be a great solution to boring and dull rooms.

There are many different types of wall art. Contrary to what many think that paintings and photos are the only ones that may be used as wall art, other art pieces can also be treated as one. For instance, sculpture, furniture pieces, large vases, and other decorative items may also serve as wall art. Whatever wall art you incorporate in your home interior, they will truly be a wonderful and significant addition to your rooms.

 Heavy wall art on your walls

Oversized art has become a trend lately, and they can be seen in almost any home decorator’s collection. For instance, big and colorful paintings can immediately grab your guests’ attention once they enter the room. thus creating a loud statement that many will love.

Large and heavy wall art is not for everyone. You should only buy this kind of wall art if you have a lot blank wall space. It is not for those who have small and cluttered room. This wall art can be a true eye candy in your home. It can make or break the entire room design if used inappropriately. Wall decor should be in line with the room design and must enhance the strong points. Panoramic canvas art looks great in homes with classic interiors while large abstract, cities or places canvas prints or retro-style celebrity portraits will look good in many contemporary apartments. in picking a piece of art, the color scheme of the room should always be considered. The colors of the painting should also echo the color of the room. In addition to these, with the use of a frame of a contrasting color attract more attention to the painting itself as it create a visual support for other interior elements.

How to hang heavy wall art    

Hanging a large and heavy wall art can at times be a challenging task. The simplest way is to hammer a nail into the wall. However this does not ensure that the picture does not come crashing down after you hang it.

Here are a few steps you need to follow to properly hang heavy wall art onto your walls:

1. Weigh your picture. The weight will determine what fasteners and technique you will use to properly attach it to your wall. Heavier pictures and mirrors require some special materials based in their weight. Consider checking the packaging of the wall fasteners before using them. This will give you an idea on what fastener to use for the specific weight of the wall art.

2. Determine the kind of wall you have in your home. For instance, the walls during the 1940s or even earlier than that tend to have plaster walls. While most modern homes use drywall.

3. Decide where to hang the wall art. Determine the spot where you would like to hang the wall art and hold it against the wall. Hanging the wall art at eye level is generally the rule of thumb.

4. Mark where you will drill or nail your wall fastener. With the use of a measuring tape, determine what point on the wall to hang the wall art.

5. Add a second hanging point for added strength.