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How to Hang A Picture Gallery Wall

Learn how to hang 9 square frames in a fabulous picture gallery wall.
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close up view of 6 black square frames with black and white photos.
Prep:45 minutes
Active Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 45 minutes

Equipment

  • Hammer
  • Painter's Tape or Masking Tape

Supplies

Instructions

  • Take the backing off of the square frame.
    tape measurer on frame paper with frame flipped over.
  • Put frame aside.
  • Fold frame paper in half.
  • Open the paper back up and measure 4 inches down from the top.
    hand marking 4" with pink ruler.
  • Find the center of your wall and mark it with a pencil.
    blank wall with toy chest and basket on floor.
  • Use painter's tape and a level (if you want) to tape the first frame paper on the wall.
  • Take corner piece of the frame apart and use it as even separator.
  • Tape two separators next to the bottom paper square.
    spacers from frames taped with blue painter's tape around white paper.
  • Line up the next paper from the frame next to the separators.
    two frame square papers taped on the wall with painter's tape.
  • Tape the paper square with painter's tape.
  • Repeat until all paper from the frames is up in the design you want.
    9 square paper frames taped on wall to make gallery wall plan.
  • Right through the paper, hammer a hanging nail on the marked spot.
    hand holding hammer with frame paper taped on wall.
  • Remove paper.
    nails on blank wall for picture frames.
  • Add photos in the frame and hang on the nails.
    close up view of 6 black square frames with black and white photos.
  • Now you have the perfect grid picture gallery wall with square frames.

Notes

  • You may need to prep the wall before adding your picture frames. This could include removing old nails, patching holes or even a fresh coat of paint.
  • You could use this method to create any pattern or gallery wall design. Just save those frame papers to help you figure out your picture frame layout.
  • If you don't want to use the frame paper, you could make your own templates out of butcher paper.
  • You can eyeball or use a small torpedo level to make sure frames are level.
Author: Erin Nutter
Cost: Varies