Easy Step by Step Art Installation Using D-rings

When it comes to hanging artwork or other decorative items, our top recommendation for hardware is D-rings. While picture wire may seem like an easier option for installation, it doesn't match up to the stability and even weight distribution that D-rings provide. With two D-rings screwed into the back of the frame on both sides, you get two points of contact with the wall. This ensures a more secure and stable hanging solution, preventing any tilting or falling of your precious artwork.

D-rings are perfect for hanging multiple frames together, like a grid or gallery wall layout, as they allow for precise alignment. Plus, when you hang your art with D-rings, you'll achieve a cleaner aesthetic. They let the artwork lay flat against the wall, giving it a slim profile.

And here's another advantage: D-rings offer a higher weight capacity compared to picture wire. So, you can confidently hang even heavier pieces without any worries.

To make your installation process a breeze, we've put together a step-by-step guide that will turn you into an installation pro.

Step 1. For the perfect placement, find the visual center of your space.

(For a 24"H x 30"W horizontal artwork, we chose 60". The standard visual center is 56" - 58")

Step 2: Mark the vertical center point of your artwork.

(This point will align with your visual center. The vertical center point of our artwork is at 12")

Step 3: Measure and note the distance between the top of the artwork and D-ring.

(We placed our D-rings 4" down from the top)

Step 4: Measure and note the spread between the D-rings.

(The spread for our artwork is 29 3/4")

Step 5: Mark the center point of the wall (if you prefer your artwork to be centered with the wall) Next, mark the visual center determined in step 1 on the wall.

(60" from the floor)

Step 6: From the point in step 5, account for the distance between the top of the artwork and D-ring found in Step 3 and mark this point.

(We marked a point 7" above the visual center point on the wall: 12" (the vertical center point of the artwork - 4" (the distance between the top of the artwork and d-ring) = 7")

Step 7: Mark half the spread of the D-rings on each side of the mark made in step 6.