RS Recommends: The Best Hanging Kits Will Make Your Gallery Wall Dreams Come True

2022-09-03 09:50:28 By : Ms. Shelly Leung

Installing artwork or framed concert posters on your wall can be a frustrating task, but luckily the best picture framing and hanging kits make it a breeze. Here’s what you need to know about buying one for your DIY project.

If you’ve ever tried hanging artwork by yourself, there’s a good chance you’ve nailed a few different holes in the wall before finding the right position for your frame. The best picture hanging kits are easy-to-use toolkits that have everything you need to correctly hang a picture frame and make sure everything is level before you hammer into the wall.

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Most kits include pieces like nails, picture framing hooks, wires, and a level ruler. The best kits will come with a variety of differently sized picture framing hooks. Different-sized hooks support frames of different weights, so having your choice of hooks is important. Once the frame is in place, you can use the level ruler to make sure that the frame looks straight.

To use most of the kits, you simply place it where you want to hang your picture on the wall, then mark the spots using built-in nails to make your initial marks on the wall.

Once you get your picture framing kit, you can correctly hang your picture frames without guessing where to put the nail or screw in the wall.

Here are some of the best picture framing kits to get you started.

This 200-plus piece kit has everything you need to start hanging picture frames in one neat and organized place. The hangers are made from hardened steel and cover a variety of weight capacities, including 10, 20, 30, 50, and 100 pounds. The level ruler has excellent extra features, too. It has built-in nails to mark the exact position you need so that you can avoid making mistake holes and scratches on your wall.

Buy: Dekava Picture Hanging Kit

If you don’t have a hammer, then this picture framing kit from Elite Gear is the one for you. It comes with a mini hammer with a magnetic head so you can easily hammer nails in place. Plus, the included level ruler doubles as a hanging tool, marking the correct nail holes for you so that your frame will be centered. It has five different types of hooks, ranging in weight capacities from 10 to 75 pounds.

Buy: Elite Gear Picture Hanging Kit

Need to install oversized paintings or heavy mirrors? This is the kit you need. It features hooks that can hold up to 100 pounds, has drywall anchors and screws, plus a wire cable. It also has a compact, pocket-size level tool. We also love the artful brass finishings on the hooks, screws, and nails.

Buy: Qualihome Picture Hanging Kit

If you’re someone who makes labels for everything, this picture framing kit is the one for you. It comes with clear, neat labels that tell you which hooks and nails are which. It also takes out the guesswork of figuring out which nails go with which hooks. The different-sized hooks are organized in their own compartments with their corresponding nails. The labels even tell you each hook’s weight capacity.

Buy: Stepcool Picture Hanging Kit

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