How to Hang Artwork at Eye Level Using Hooks and Wire

When it comes to hanging art or other wall decor, it can be difficult to get the height just right. With decades of experience hanging art in our gallery, RFA Decor is here to  help with this quick tutorial on hanging artwork at eye level using hooks and wire.

Eye level is approximately 62” from the floor.

To hang artwork at eye level using hooks and wire:

  1. Measure the height of the artwork and divide it by 2 to determine its midpoint.
  2. Hang the artwork from one finger if one hook will be used, or two fingers if two hooks will be used, using the wire on the back of the piece. Measure the distance from the wire on your finger to the top of the artwork to determine the hanging point.
  3. Subtract the hanging point distance determined in Step 2 from the midpoint distance determined in Step 1 and add it to 62”. This is the distance from the floor at which the hook(s) should be attached to the wall.

Example: If you have a work of art that is 24" high, the midpoint would be 12" (24” ÷ 2). If the hanging distance from your finger to the top of the artwork is 3", subtract 3" from the midpoint of 12". Add the resulting distance (9") to the eye-level height (62") to determine the position of the hook(s). In this example, the bottom of the hook(s) should be positioned 71" from the floor.

(Height of work ÷ 2) - Hanging Point + 62” = Distance from the floor to place the bottom of the hook(s

 (24” ÷ 2) – 3” + 62” = 71”

  1. Mark the wall at the determined point from the floor and attach your hook(s) to the wall aligning the bottom(s) of the hook(s) with your marking(s).
  2. Hang your artwork from the hook(s).

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Don’t want to try this yourself? RFA Decor offers a full range of art-related services, from initial art consulting to delivery to installation, so our team of professionals can help you through the process. Not only can we help you find the perfect work of art, our experienced installers can hang it for you and get the height exactly right.

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