Guides

• Five methods of hanging 2D works

  A roundup of five ways to hang 2D artworks — paintings, prints, frames and canvas — from D-rings and J-hooks to wire, sawtooth, cleats and adhesive.

• Fixings, fittings, hardware

  The differences between fixings, fittings and hardware, and how the terms relate — screws, bolts, anchors and the rest.

• How to hang a picture with D-rings and centre hooks

  Step-by-step guide to hanging a picture frame securely using D-rings on the frame and centre hooks on the wall.

• Security, stability, and versatility

  Why the D-ring and J-hook (centre hook) method is favoured by professionals and museums for hanging artwork securely and levelly.