Do It Yourself: hanging pictures straight

What you need to hang pictures straight:

• Picture with frame

• spirit level

• Pencil

• Line finder

• Cordless hammer drill

• Attachment: masonry drill

• Dowels, screws

Costs: Devices from 80 euros.

Hanging pictures straight Step 1: Determine the exact height

How high do you want to hang the picture? Mark the height with a ruler and a pencil.

Hanging pictures straight Step 2: Paint the hanging points

Large frames need two. Measure the width, subtract 5 cm on the right and left. Mark the points and check with a spirit level.

Hanging pictures straight Step 3: Drill holes in the wall

The masonry drill is suitable as an attachment. And: Use a pipe detector to ensure that you do not hit any pipes.

Hanging pictures straight Step 4: Hammer dowels into the hole

Use universal wall plugs. They are suitable for almost all walls.

Hanging pictures straight Step 5: Screw in the screw

Now insert two screws using the cordless screwdriver.

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