Hanging wall portraits can be a bit of a tedious task, especially when hanging multiple prints in an exact arrangement. I nearly pulled out all my hair trying to hang 4 square prints in a 2×2 configuration. After numerous mis-nailings and wanting to beat someone with the level I was ineffectively using, I came across an awesome product for an EASY way to hang portraits on the wall: 3M Command Strips.
The medium strips hold up to 3lbs each, so I use 2-3 strips per frame or canvas, depending on the size/weight of the piece. (Note, I don’t use glass/plexi for my prints, so weight is minimal.) I was able to install an “eclectic” gallery of 8 display pieces in my studio in a matter of minutes – all without the use of a tape measure, nail or hammer.
The 3M site has a nice product video HERE and the strips can be found at places like Target or Amazon.com







May 2nd, 2010 at 6:20 am
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