Guide to Hanging Frames and Paintings

Hanging a 75 × 55 cm frame

Complete guide with diagrams and professional tips

1 Materials required

Tools / Supplies	Detail
Tape measure	To measure the height and centre the frame
Spirit level	Essential for a straight result
Pencil	For marking on the wall
Drill + 6 mm drill bit	For hard walls (concrete, brick)
2 dowels + 2 screws	Ø6 plugs for hard wall, or Molly plugs for plasterboard
Hammer	To drive in the plugs
String + adhesive tape	For the marking method (see diagram)

2 Hanging diagram

3 Step-by-step instructions

Determine the height. The centre of the frame should be 150 cm from the ground (eye level). For a 55 cm high frame, the top edge will be 177.5 cm from the floor.

Measure the distance between the ties. Turn the frame over and measure the distance between the two fasteners on the back. Place your 2 fixings about 50 cm apart, centred on the wall.

Mark the points on the wall. Using a ruler and spirit level, mark the 2 drilling points with a pencil. Tip: stick a piece of adhesive tape on the wall before marking to protect the paint.

Drilling and dowelling. Drill with a 6 mm drill bit, hammer in the dowels, then screw in the screws, leaving 5 mm protruding from the head.

Hang and adjust. Place the frame on the screws. Use the spirit level on top to check that it is level. Adjust if necessary by slightly unscrewing a screw.

4 Taut wire tip

If your frame is fitted with pitons at the rear, tension a steel wire between the two. This allows you to use justone screw on the wall and makes horizontal adjustment easier.

5 Tips from the pro

Type of wall

Concrete/brick: conventional Ø6 plugs.
Plasterboard: Molly or toggle plugs.
Wood: screw directly, without dowel.

Estimated weight

A 75×55 cm frame weighs between 3 and 6 kg, depending on the material. Check that your fixings can withstand at least 10 kg for safety.

Protecting the wall

Stick small felt or cork pads to the back 4 corners of the frame. This protects the wall and prevents the frame from slipping.

Without drilling?

For fragile or rented walls, use high-strength adhesive hooks (Command 3M type) that can withstand up to 7 kg.

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Beware of pipes and electrical wires! Before drilling, use a metal/cable detector, especially near sockets and switches. If in doubt, offset your fixing point by 20 cm.

6 Height depending on room

Part	Centre height	Why?
Living room / Entrance	150 cm from floor	Eye level, standing position
Above a sofa	25-30 cm above the backrest	Creates a visual link with the furniture
Corridor	150-155 cm from the floor	You are standing and passing through
Dining room	130-140 cm from the floor	Often seated, looking down
Bedroom (above the bed)	20-25 cm above the headboard	Visible from the bed and standing up