hanging pictures

Mounting framed art

Hanging pictures is the activity of mounting framed images or artwork on walls.

The phrase often stands in for light domestic tasks generally: We spent Saturday hanging pictures and unpacking boxes.

It can suggest settling into a new space or making a house feel like home.

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  • framesRigid enclosing structures
  • nailsMetal fasteners, finger coverings
  • hammerTool for striking nails
  • wallVertical enclosing structure
  • wall anchorsMounting hardware for hollow surfaces

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hanging picturesbare walls

Unadorned vertical surfaces

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G