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We love to hear from you – to get your feedback on our products, déco articles, and how-to videos. But we especially love it when you send us pictures of your own wall decorating projects, and that’s exactly what Michael did.
“I would like to share my latest wall deco with antique maps and kindly ask for your opinion,” he wrote “I used all your products to put my frames up and always get ideas from your website.”
We love your wall display Michael and we’re thrilled that our tools and how-to articles came in handy when hanging your priceless collection.
Michael is the proud owner of rare, antique maps. He decided to create a focal point in his living room so everyone could enjoy his collection. He used identical frames throughout, hung all the white matted maps on the left, the blue ones on the right, and created a perfectly balanced arrangement over the sofa.
If you own valuable art and are thinking of framing it, be sure to contact a professional framer who can help you choose the appropriate matts and frames to protect your piece from damaging elements such as sunlight and humidity.
Thanks Michael for sharing your wall project with us! If this project inspires you to try your own, please send us a picture, we’d love to see it!
Use a large clock as a focal point in any part of your home, from the living room, kitchen, office, bedroom, even the laundry room. Perfectly centered on a tall narrow wall, this no fuss oversized clock adds style and curves to the linear space. The large numbers are easy to see from across the room without needing to squint.
Collection of clocks
If you have several clocks, even if they differ in style and color, consider hanging them together. Although they’re all different, they share a common theme – time. You could set the largest clock with your local time, and all the others with different times. Or, they could all show the same time. With that many clocks around, you’ll never have an excuse to be late again.
Time zone clocks
Perfect for home or the office, hang 3 or more clocks, each displaying a different time zone where family, friends or coworkers live. Create a label for each clock that identifies the name or city each clock is dedicated to. Your time zone wall will make it much easier to figure out the best time to call without worrying about waking anyone up.
Tips & Tricks
Hanging your clock(s)
Most clocks are fitted with a single keyhole or with a D-ring hook which can be quite a pain to hang. Make the job easier by using the single hook on Hang & Level. It fits perfectly in tricky openings and will allow you to easily hang one or several clocks.
Spacing clocks
Use Painter’s Tape or SpacerTape to space your clocks evenly. Simply peel off the tape when you’re done.
Have you ever seen a beautiful wall arrangement like this one in your favorite décor magazine and wanted to recreate it in your home? Of course you have, but if you’re like most people, you’d never think of recreating the same look in your house because you’re afraid that you’d mess up your walls. Right? Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
Here are a few easy steps to help you recreate this beautiful look for your home:
Once you’ve confirmed the final layout, measure the total vertical length of your display to decide on the correct height to hang it.
Start by hanging the middle frame in the bottom row. Then hang the one on the left or right.
As for the spacing between frames, keep it consistent to achieve the same look. Cut pieces of desired (identical) length of low adhesive tape or SpacerTape and simply peel the tape off when you’re done.
Use Hang & Level to perfectly line up your frames on the wall. It will mark the exact location for your hardware, eliminating the chance of making extra holes in your walls.
Next, hang the center row, aligning the frames with the bottom row.
Finish the look with the top row, lining up the frames with the row below.
Tip: Once you’ve done all this work, you’ll want to make sure your arrangement stays straight. By placing small Anchor Points on the bottom corners of your frames, they will stay straight forever, keeping your look magazine perfect.
Hammering nails into a plaster wall can be a nerve wracking experience. After all, the plaster might crack, crumble or even chip off, damaging your wall. Don’t be afraid! It is possible to hang artwork on plaster walls without causing damage, here are a few options to consider:
Drill and Hang:
Once you know where to hang your piece (see Hang & Level below) cover the mark with painters’ tape or masking tape to prevent the plaster from cracking or crumbling around the nail hole.
With a pen, mark the hanging spot over the tape.
At slow speed, drill a pilot hole using a drill bit just big enough for the size of the hardware you’ll be using.
Remove the tape and put your nail, screw or toggle bolt in the hole and hang your picture.
Watch how home improvement expert Ron Hazelton drills into a plaster wall without cracking it. Although the segment is only 1:41, fast forward to 45 sec to skip the intro. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IuNkiiqhO4
Finding the right spot on the wall for your pictures:
Hang & Level works extremely well on drywall and on other wall surfaces, including plaster. The only difference is, that over time the steel pins on the back of the tool might become dull when used repeatedly on a hard surface.
If hammering into the plaster is not an option:
Use double sided tape or hooks such as 3M Command products. Make sure to buy the recommended strength to hold the weight of your piece and for safety reasons, refrain from hanging anything with glass.
If you live in an older house, you might already have a picture rail to hang your art from. If not, you can easily install one. Choose picture rail hooks to fit your décor, find the right height for your art and use decorative chains or wire to hang your pieces with.
Even the most skilled handymen and women shudder when they see ‘hang pictures’ on the to-do list. Be honest, you’d rather unclog a toilet than hang some new artwork, right?
You’re not alone! Most DIYers break into a sweat at the thought of putting extra holes in their wall. And if they do, they can only hope the frame they’re hanging will cover them. Now, all DIYers can relax because Hang & Level is definitely the tool every family handyman or woman needs to hang stuff on the walls with confidence. As shown in Picture-Hanging 101, it’s easy to use and definitely worth the investment.
Thanks Family Handyman for including Hang & Level in your February issue!
At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products as well as helpful tips and tricks make it simple to hang pictures where you want them – the first time
Okay, in most cases you don’t need a laser level to hang only one picture. But what if you want to hang two or more pieces, all perfectly leveled, just like the ones you see in your favorite decorating magazines?
That’s when you’ll need the right tools to do the job. We used Black & Decker’s new SureGrip laser level along with Hang & Level and hung these 3 frames perfectly leveled in less than 10 minutes without making any extra holes in the walls. Don’t be intimidated by the laser, it’s super easy to use!
At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products as well as helpful tips and tricks make it simple to hang pictures where you want them – the first time!
Over the years, we’ve tried many different laser levels but never found one that worked well for hanging pictures. That is, until now. Recently, we used Black & Decker’s new SureGrip™, along with Hang & Level™ to hang these three pictures. It took us less than ten minutes to hang them all perfectly leveled and we didn’t make any extra holes in the walls.
The SureGrip laser level projects a straight line on the wall while the suction cup keeps your hands free. Hang & Level helps you line up the top of the frame with the laser line, and marks exactly where the nail goes. Using both tools together makes the perfect picture hanging combination that will save you time and frustration.
Find the right height for your display: Use a measuring tape or our HeightGuide™ to find the right height for your display. Ours hangs at 60″ from the floor to the center of the image, which is the perfect standing eye height.
Using Hang & Level, hang the first frame, level it and secure it in place withAnchor Points™.
Spacing your frames: Cut 2 pieces of low adhesive tape (painter’s tape or SpacerTape™) identical in size. Place one directly against the right and left edge of the frame already on the wall.
Position the laser level: Turn on the laser and while holding it against the wall, move it up and down until you get a straight line running right across the top of the frame already on the wall. Once you have the right spot, push the SureGrip button to secure it on the wall. Adjust the position of the laser, the light will turn green when it’s leveled.
Hang your next frame: Using Hang & Level, line up the second frame with the end of the tape and the top with the laser line. Remove the frame from the tool, mark the spot, hammer the nail in and hang your picture.
Completing your display: Repeat the steps above to hang the last frame. Once you are done, remove the laser level and the spacing tape from the wall.
About the frames
We used identical frames in this example, but you can use the same steps to hang items of different sizes, just line up the tops or bottoms of the frames using the laser line as a guide.
We love it when people try out our products so they can see for themselves what all the fuss is about. We especially love it when they take the time to review them. And that’s exactly what Alan Henry of Lifehacker.com did. A few months ago, there was a discussion on Lifehacker about how to hang art without damaging walls. Readers were asked if they would use a paint can stirrer and a screw to get the job done or if they would buy a Hang & Level instead. Because Hang & Level was designed specifically to hang pictures without causing damage to your walls, we wanted Alan to see for himself how easy it is to use. Liette, the inventor of the tool, sent one over for him to try and after using it, Alan admitted “Hang and Level makes positioning photos and art together on the wall quick and easy.” You can read the complete review here….http://lifehacker.com/5864086/the-hang-and-level-makes-positioning-photos-and-art-together-on-the-wall-quick-and-easy
Thanks, Lifehacker!
At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products as well as helpful tips and tricks make it simple to hang pictures where you want them – the first time!
Okay, admit it – when you go to someone’s house and there’s a mirror by the front door, you sneak a peek at yourself, don’t you? It’s all right, most of us do.
From a decorating perspective, mirrors reflect daylight which means your entrance space will appear larger and brighter than it actually is. Mirrors come in all shapes and sizes, so you can have fun picking one that will match your wall space the best. For an alternative to putting holes in your walls, consider decorating with a floor mirror, just lean it against the wall.
That being said, you don’t need to be afraid of hanging a large mirror or making those holes. It’s easy when you know how. Here’s how we did it:
Have your helper hold the mirror while you step back and determine the right placement on the wall.
Once you have the right spot, mark the position of one corner of the mirror with a couple of pieces of low adhesive tape.
2. Find the spot for the first screw
Start with the side opposite the tape, place the D-ring onto the single hook of the Hang & Level tool. (Note: if the tool’s handle doesn’t clear the top of the frame, move the D-Rings up).
With your helper, place the frame and tool against the wall. Line up the corner of the mirror with the tape on the wall to make sure it’s in the right spot.
Use a small level on top of the mirror to make sure it’s straight.
3. Install the first screw
Once the frame is in the right spot, keep the tool on the wall while your helper takes the mirror down.
Press the single button to mark where the screw goes.
Tip: To make sure the drill bit goes in the right spot, you can enlarge the hole by tapping the screw into the hole with a hammer.
Drill a hole directly into the mark and insert a plastic anchor.
Install the first screw, but only ½ way in. This will make it easier to hang on the D-ring when you’re ready to find the spot for the second screw.
4. Find the spot for the second screw
With your helper, place the mirror back on the wall, and hang it on the first screw. Place the other D-Ring onto the single hook of the Hang & Level.
Place a level on top of the frame, and move the Hang & Level vertically until the bubble is in the middle, to ensure it’s straight.
Have your partner remove the frame while you keep the tool in place, and press the single button to mark the spot.
5. Install the second screw & hang your mirror
Repeat the steps above to install the second anchor and screw.
Tighten both screws, leaving enough exposed to catch on the D-rings.
With your helper, hang the mirror onto the two screws and remove the tape from the wall.
Enjoy!
At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products as well as helpful tips and tricks make it simple to hang pictures where you want them – the first time!
Let’s face it, you don’t always have someone around to help you hang pictures. Hang & Level makes it easy for you to take care of the job all by yourself, even when you have big, heavy or awkward pieces. Here’s how:
Find the right spot on the wall for your piece.
Holding the tool and the frame on the wall, use a pencil to trace the V-shape notch at the top of the tool.
Remove both the tool and the frame from the wall and take the frame off the tool. Return just the tool on the wall, and line up the bottom of the V-notch with the mark you made.
Once it’s back in the same spot, press the button to mark exactly where the nail goes.
Hammer in the nail in the mark made by Hang & Level.
Hang your frame and level it using the tool. You’re done! Click here to view a video How-To…
At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products as well as helpful tips and tricks make it simple to hang pictures where you want them – the first time!
An often neglected area for decorating are those tall skinny walls most of us have in our homes. Found between windows in the living room, next to the entrance or powder room, or at the end of a hallway, these spaces don’t need to go undecorated. A tall skinny wall makes the perfect background to hang artwork or even mirrors to reflect the daylight. The best thing about this look is that there are no rules, and there’s one easy way to hang your display – from the bottom up.
About the look
The ceiling height, size of pieces and the amount of spacing between pieces will determine how many items you’ll need. We took the arrangement all the way to the ceiling, you don’t have to. Hang 3 or 4 pieces, it’s your choice.
In this image, the bright yellow chair sets the tone. Center it on the wall, and determine how much space to leave between your chair and art. 2 inches was perfect for our display.
We selected colored photos, chose identical frames and mats and hung them in a grid which makes it easy to add to the display in the future while maintaining a cohesive look. All the spacing between frames is identical, at 1″. Increase the spacing if needed, it all depends on the size of your frames and the amount of wall space you want to fill.
What you’ll need
9 square 10″ frames (buy extras, they’ll come in handy when you’re ready to add to your display)
Find the centerline of the space and mark it with a vertical piece of tape.
Determine the right height for your display by measuring from the floor or using our HeightGuide. In our example, the middle of the frames in the second row is about 63″ from the floor, which is perfect standing eye height. Mark the height of the centerline with a horizontal piece of tape. This cross marks the centre of your display.
Position the centre frame from the middle row over the tape cross on the wall, and position the frame below it against the wall. Position it about 1″ below the centre frame and align the edges.
Take down the centre frame while keeping the bottom frame against the wall, and mark the top edge of the frame with a horizontal piece of tape.
Using Hang & Level, hang the frame, aligning its top with the horizontal tape, and making sure it’s centered on the cross.
Next, hang the frames on either side, 1″ apart from the middle one. Use 1″ pieces of Painter’s tape or SpacerTape to keep the spacing even between frames.
Place a 1″ piece of tape at the top and center of each frame to use as a guide for hanging the row above it.
Continue hanging the rows from the bottom to the top. If you are right handed, start with the frame on the far left and work across, if you are left handed, start with the frame on the far right – working in this order makes it easier to line up the frames using Hang & Level.
Once you’ve hung the last frame, remove the tape and you are done!
Expanding your display
If your space is tall, for example in a stairwell, expand the photo wall by adding rows to the top.
If your space is wide, add frames to the sides. Keep the look balanced, by adding the same number of frames on each side.
Some Tips & Tricks
When you hang this many frames, it’s important that each one is perfectly level so you can align the next one to it. Secure each frame after hanging it with rubber bumpers or Anchor Points.
Determine the order in which you want your pictures to appear on the wall ahead of time – arrange them by subject, color, or year they were taken.
When purchasing frames for your photo wall, pick up a few extra ones – that way when you are ready to expand your arrangement you will already have matching frames.
That’s what Mariette Mifflin of About.com said after testing Hang & Level. When she started the testing, she was a bit skeptical and didn’t think the tool would perform as well as we claimed. But after hanging a 24”X 32” canvas oil all by herself and on the first try, she announced, “I now know that I can tackle pictures by myself and get them right.“
She gave Hang & Level 2 thumbs up and recommends it as “a must-have for those who move a lot or like to rearrange their living space often. With this gadget, you‘ll be anxious to get your pictures, paintings or wall decor up and running.“ Read the complete review……
At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products such as Hang & Level and Déco Nails as well as helpful ‘how-to” info and useful déco tips make it simple to hang pictures exactly where you want them – the first time!
We’re always on the lookout for great ideas for fun new wall projects. Recently, we came across this unique idea that we love!
Jen and Tim of Insideways were looking for a piece of art big enough to hang above their couch when they decided to make their very own wall art. The initial inspiration came from Tim’s love of scrabble. http://www.insideways.com/2011/03/alphabet-soup.html Three days and $50 later, they had finished their masterpiece and say, “It’s definitely worth it.”
A great conversation piece that not only looks fantastic but is guaranteed to keep guests entertained. What words can you find?
Once you’ve done all this work, you’ll want your arrangement to stay straight. By placing small Anchor Points on the bottom corners of your frames, you can keep your frames from looking scrabbled.
At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products such as Hang & Level and Déco Nails as well as helpful “how-to” info and useful déco tips make it simple to hang pictures exactly where you want them – the first time!
It’s so exciting to see Hang & Level featured as one of the Problem Solvers of the Month for October. Real Simple Magazine is all about offering simple solutions for a simpler lifestyle, so Hang & Level fits right in making picture hanging easy for everyone. The magazine editors call it the “Picture-Hanging Helper”– we like that! Many thanks, Real Simple for introducing Hang & Level to your readers and for recognizing that we offer a simple solution to the very frustrating task of hanging pictures. See magazine feature here. ….
At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products such as Hang & Level and Déco Nails as well as helpful ‘how-to” info and useful déco tips make it simple to hang pictures exactly where you want them – the first time!
It’s easy to recreate beautiful wall arrangements like this one that you see in your favorite decorating magazines or design shows. You just need to know where to start.
Here’s how:
Start by hanging the middle frame of the bottom row; then go left or right.
Next, hang the center row, aligning the frames with the bottom row.
Finish the look with the top row, lining up the frames with the row below.
Tip: Mark the back of your frames with “center, left, right, top row, bottom row. If you ever get tired of the pictures in your frames, you can swap the pictures and rehang them quite easily.
Of course owning the right tools to hang your frames will help. Use Hang & Level to hang each picture. It will mark the exact location for your hardware, eliminating the chance of making extra holes in your walls.
As for spacing between frames, keep it consistent to achieve a well balanced look. Cut a desired length of SpacerTape, usually 2 to 3 spacers are perfect when hanging multiples. And simply peel the tape off when you’re done.
Once you’ve done all this work, you’ll want to make sure your arrangement stays straight. By placing small Anchor Points on the bottom corners of your frames, they will stay straight forever.
At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products such as Hang & Level and Déco Nails as well as helpful ‘how-to info and useful déco tips make it simple to hang pictures exactly where you want them – the first time!
If you don’t already own a Hang & Level tool, stop by your nearest Home Hardware store today to pick one up and save 25%. If you’re planning to paint or wall paper your walls this summer, $14.97 is a small price to pay to easily rehang all your pictures and other wall décor exactly where you want without making extra holes in your fresh walls.
At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products such as Hang & Level and Déco Nails as well as helpful ‘how-to info and useful déco tips make it simple to hang pictures exactly where you want them – the first time!
It doesn’t matter how many times Hang & Level has been showcased in publications, blogs and other media, we never get tired of hearing what people have to say about our products. Recently, Hang & Level was featured in the segment “Cool Tools” by Your Decorating Resource, an online clearinghouse of home-fashion news for consumers, decorative artisans, painters, paperhangers, interior designers and other professionals. The article talks about avoiding “unwanted holes” and “making it quick and easy to decorate your walls” with Hang & Level. You can read the article here http://www.yourdecoratingresource.com/cool-tools/40-hang-a-level
You’ll also find great decorating tips and techniques, designing trends and other useful products on this great site.
At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products such as Hang & Level and Déco Nails as well as helpful ‘how-to’ info and useful déco tips make it simple to hang pictures exactly where you want them – the first time.
If you’re hanging pictures that will be viewed from a standing position such as in hallways and foyers the best rule of thumb is to hang your artwork so its center hangs at 60” to 66” from the floor.
Regarding hanging pictures at eye level, it can be very confusing especially if you’re 5’4” and your partner is 6’3”. To avoid any confusion, refer to standing height versus eye level.
At Under The Roof Decorating, our mission is to make picture hanging easy. We design products such as Hang & Level and Déco Nails to help you hang pictures exactly where you want them without making extra holes in your walls.
Hanging a large framed picture, mirror or big piece of art doesn’t have to be challenging. With Hang & Level, a few simple steps and a friend to help, you’ll have your piece hung in no time.
In this example, our frame is fitted with two D-rings just like most heavy items would have. It’s important not to take any chances with a large piece. Avoid accidents by using the proper wall anchors to safely secure your frame to the wall.
Once you’ve found the right spot, mark the height of the frame with a horizontal piece of tape on the top edge
2. Find the spot for the first screw
Place the first D-Ring onto the single hook of the Hang & Level and with your helper, place the frame and tool against the wall.
Line up the frame using the tape on the wall to make sure it’s at the right height. ( Note: If the tool’s handle doesn’t clear the top of the frame, turn it sideways. You’ll get the same results.).
Use a small level on top of the frame to make sure it’s straight.
3. Install the first screw
Once the frame is in the right spot, keep the tool on the wall while your helper takes the picture down.
Press the single button to mark where the screw goes.
Tip: To make sure the drill bit goes in the right spot, you can enlarge the hole by tapping the screw into the hole with a hammer.
Drill a hole directly into the mark and insert a plastic anchor.
Install the first screw, but only ½ way in. This will make it easier to hang on the D-ring when you’re ready to find the spot for the second screw.
4. Find the spot for the second screw
With your helper, place the frame on the wall, and hang it on the first screw. Place the other D-Ring onto the single hook of the Hang & Level.
Place a level on top of the frame, and move the Hang & Level vertically until the bubble is in the middle, to ensure it’s straight.
Once again, have your partner remove the frame while you keep the tool in place, and press the single button to mark the spot.
5. Install the second screw & hang your frame
Repeat the steps above to install the second anchor and screw.
Tighten both screws, leaving enough exposed to catch on the D-rings.
With your helper, hang the frame onto the two screws and remove the tape from the wall.
Enjoy your newly hung frame!
At Under The Roof Decorating, our mission is to make picture hanging easy. We design products such as Hang & Level and Déco Nails to help you hang pictures exactly where you want them without making extra holes in your walls.
About the look
