Hanging artwork with 2 hooks keeps it from shifting around which helps maintain levelness and prevents wall damage.
Hang artwork on wall.
How to hang a medium weight painting.
5 mark the hanger locations on the wall.
There are a few exceptions to this rule.
Hang the painting and use your level to ensure proper placement.
And if you re hanging art above a sofa allow for 8 10 inches above the sofa back even if this breaks the 57 rule.
Use your nail to secure your picture hanging hook to the wall in the correct spot.
Figure out where you want your painting to go and mark it with a pencil.
For works without hanging wires such as those with d rings measure the distance from the ring or hook to the top of the frame.