With the number of how-to guides for hanging heavy paintings online, it’s tempting to do it yourself.
However, that’s a bad idea. One misstep can cause serious damage to your wall and your painting. Whether the painting slips from its hook or pulls free from the wall from the weight, something is going to break.
Weight
The biggest challenge to hanging such a large painting is obviously the weight. Without proper mounting, a fall is certain.
You will need a specific set of materials to create a mounting that can sustain that weight depending on your wall medium. This can vary wildly. From drywall to plaster to masonry, each requires a different approach.
That is why you need to hire a handyman who can tell you when you need to use molly bolts or a drywall anchor to handle the weight of your painting.
Balance
Up next after weight, you will have to contend with balance. On your own, the painting is already going to be unruly. With a friend, you still need to line everything up just right, or you’re going to have a crooked painting.
Worse yet, a crooked painting is more likely to fall. Even if you don’t notice, a misdistribution of weight can cause a painting to shift and become dislodged from its place. It’s better not to risk it.
An experienced handyman will not only ensure your painting remains level, but also that its weight remains evenly distributed across the mounting.
Security
Any heavy object you mount on your wall is constantly under the strain of gravity. Paintings are no different. Everything is being pulled to the ground.
Even if you’ve leveled the painting and are confident that your hardware can handle the weight, how about the long term? Do you know if that mounting will last the test of time under that strain?
It’s enough to keep you up at night.
Need Help?
So, why risk it? The damage to your property could cost you more than the money you save doing it yourself.
For help with your heavy mounting needs, contact us at One Man & A Toolbox today.