After completing the renovation, selecting furniture and decorative elements, the question arises about decorating the walls of the room. Often, to complete the design of a room, it is suggested additional details and, of course, paintings play one of the most important roles in the interior of the living room. With their help, it is easy to create the desired atmosphere, give a special style, complement or emphasize it. Sometimes paintings are used to hide minor defects in the interior or visually adjust the linear dimensions of the room. In addition to the usual picturesque images, the living room can be decorated with various posters, placards or photos.
Selection of paintings for the living room 
Classic style 
Favorite pictures on the wall 
Wall decoration 
Contemporary painting
All details of the design of any room, including the living room, must be carefully thought out. In order to correctly select images for the living room, you need to consider the following parameters:
- Room size;
- Size and color scheme walls;
- Color and style of furniture;
- Rhymes with other interior details.
Floral motifs 
Triptych 
Decorating the walls 
How does size affect
The principle of selecting paintings for the living room by size is simple - a large image requires location in a spacious room, in the interior of a small living room one or more small paintings or photos would be more appropriate. Large images make the room visually cramped; small ones in a large area will simply get lost.
If there is a need to visually increase the height of the room, you can place a large canvas with a vertical pattern on the wall. To increase the width of the space, large horizontal images are used.
With the help of paintings, you can adjust and maintain the proportionality of furnishing elements; for example, a large sofa will look smaller if you hang one or more paintings above it.
Large canvas 
Long narrow canvases 
Modules on brickwork 
Elements of the picture different sizes
Sizing Selection by color scheme
When choosing the color scheme for your home “gallery”, you need to take into account the color scheme of the room furnishings, as well as the color of curtains, walls, floors, and ceilings. The wall on which the paintings will be placed will become their background. You can choose canvases or photos made in the same color as the wall, framed with a baguette of a contrasting color or, on the contrary, play on the contrast, emphasizing bright colors The paintings have a muted background color. If the walls in the living room are decorated in bright colors, you should not use images made in light colors for decoration, since the background will visually “crush” the paintings. You should try to match the baguette to the color of the wooden furniture parts.
The background color for paintings should be dim and monochromatic. Bright color walls scatter attention and distract it from the images.
Image of a deer on a modular painting 
In a wooden house 
Above the sofa 
Polyptych 
Stylish two paintings Rhyme with interior colors
Modern interior designers have developed such a concept as rhyme. We are talking about the combination of all decorative elements in color, shape, style and the possible repetition of these parameters. For example, in a room where a painting or photo of flowers hangs, it is very good to place a vase with the same fresh flowers. If there is an aquarium in the living room, a photo next to it would look nice underwater world. Geometric abstraction on canvas can be repeated in small decorative details: vases, stands. Sometimes a few decorative sofa pillows made of fabrics that match the color of fragments of images in paintings are enough.
Matching style
A single stylistic solution is the basis good design interior, part of which consists of various images hung on the walls. The photo shows several examples of successful stylistic solutions for living rooms. In addition to the compatibility of paintings with furnishings in size and color, it is necessary to take into account the coincidence of images with interior details in style:
- Living room decoration in modern style allows you to fantasize to your heart's content. Classics, vintage, modern, and almost any direction in painting would be appropriate here. It all depends on the design of the furniture and other living room furnishings;
- Minimalism presupposes the simplicity of details and the absence of bright colors. Monochrome images or black and white photos are well suited for this style of living room;
- Classic English style is distinguished by an abundance of expensive decor and accessories. Particularly suitable for such an interior are paintings from the Pre-Raphaelite era, which was distinguished by its denial of blind adherence to academic art. If the room is large, then it is very good to place one or two large canvases in the center. Images of the owners, made in the genre of a palace portrait, would be appropriate in the interior of an English living room;
- Pop art, replete with bright colors, involves decorating with the same bright posters, posters and photos. One of the advantages of this style can be considered accessibility for those who are looking for budget solutions;
- Expressionist creations are perfect for the Art Deco style. Oil paintings, watercolors, photos, graphics and even posters would also be quite appropriate here, since this style involves a variety of interior details;
- Eco style, which is a type of country style, assumes the presence of botanical themes in the design of decorative elements. One of the subtypes of this style is French country or Provence style. Floral still lifes will be indispensable here;
- The basis for the ultramarine style is a turquoise blue background. The interior of a living room decorated in this style should include seascapes hung on a plain wall.
Vanguard 
High tech 
Large image 
Sectional paintings 
Watercolor How to hang it correctly
When determining the location of images in a room, you need to remember that they not only decorate the room, but can also serve as a tool for solving small problems. For example, a darkened wall will become much fresher if you hang a picture in light colors on it. If there is a need to zone a room (for example, for a studio apartment), this problem can be solved with the help of images hung on the walls. A boring living room will become much brighter and more interesting if you decorate it. unusual picture. If there are any shortcomings in the interior of the room, the emphasis placed on a bright canvas will help distract attention from them.
Thanks to the unusual placement of the canvases, you can add a special style to any, even the most unattractive design solution. For example, it would be good to place images above a sofa or nightstand at an angle. It is fashionable and interesting to completely cover one of the walls with paintings from floor to ceiling, creating the so-calledart— wall.
Gallery 
Different types images 
Large image in the center 
Black and white selection 
Photos, paintings, posters Rules for composing a composition
A composition refers to several images that, while being completely independent works, while making up some general group. There are several rules for creating such compositions in a modern living room interior.
It is better to hang paintings by the same author next to each other. You can combine several images by decorating them with the same baguette. Combinations of canvases of the same size or made in the same color look good. Based on the general storyline, you can also create an attractive composition.
Thoughtlessly hung canvases or photographs, instead of decorating the living room, can, on the contrary, disfigure it. Therefore, when choosing the location of the paintings, you should remember several rules:
- Large-sized canvases and photographs should be located at some distance from each other so that the viewer can evaluate the image on each of them. It's good if they hang asymmetrically. The same rule applies to modular paintings;
- Hanging images of different sizes along non-matching lines will create a sense of dynamism. If the goal is strict classics, then the canvases should, on the contrary, be the same size and hung at the same level, aligned along the bottom line;
- To create symmetry in the living room interior, paintings are hung in the center of the walls. To zone the room, the paintings are placed in certain places. For example, a landscape above a seating area, a still life above a dining area;
- Three images of the same size, placed in a row on the wall, will eliminate the feeling of emptiness.
To match the furniture 
Composition 
On shelves 
Baby photos 
Photo printing Paintings over the sofa
The usual location for paintings in a modern-style living room is the wall above the sofa. There are several ways to style this wall using images. A large oil painting will look very good over the sofa. You cannot hang small canvases or photographs next to it.
Another good option is several images of the same size, hung in a line above the sofa. In this case, it is desirable that the canvases hang at a short distance from each other, and the total length of the composition repeats the length of the sofa. Most often, triptychs (compositions from three paintings). It goes without saying that the images that make up the composition must be united by a common storyline, colors and decorated with the same baguette.
Several paintings of different sizes with a common theme, style or color can be hung above the sofa, creating an orderly composition. It is better to place the largest picture in the center, and arrange smaller images around it.
If you don’t want to spoil the wall with holes, a good way out is to place pictures and other interior details on a shelf. It can be the length of the entire wall or even along the entire perimeter of the living room. The material for this shelf should match the texture and color of the material from which the furniture is made.
People have always strived to decorate their homes. Figurines, decorative panels, all kinds of vases with bouquets sometimes have no practical significance, but they create a feeling of comfort and stability. Paintings or framed photographs are still popular. These can be originals, copies, reproductions. How to hang pictures on the wall? Options may vary. They will be discussed in our article.
To hang or not to hang?
Having wondered how to hang pictures on the wall beautifully, you will be surprised by the very idea that hanging them is not at all necessary. Frames with paintings can be arranged in different ways:
- hang;
- put on the floor;
- put on stretchers;
- place on a large but shallow shelf.
Hanging
The most popular option is, of course, the first. It has a lot of advantages:
- a picture hanging on the wall is quite difficult to damage;
- the work of art hangs quite securely;
- you can draw the attention of guests to a certain wall.
However, this method also has disadvantages:
- You need to determine in advance exactly where the masterpiece will hang.
- If you decide to change the interior, the paintings will have to be re-hung, and the places where they hung before will have to be repaired.
Important! If there are animals and small children in the house, pictures definitely need to be hung:
- A canvas can inspire a young artist to achieve creative achievements, so that before you know it, a completely different piece will appear in the frame.
- For cats and dogs, a picture standing on the floor also arouses genuine interest. They often perceive it as a scratching post or an object that they can chew with pleasure.
We don’t hang it, we put it
If adults live in the house, other options are possible. How to hang a large picture? You can simply place it on the floor. Small works can also stand on stretchers.
This method of placement also has advantages:
- decorations can be rearranged;
- a kind of creative disorder is created in the room, indicating creativity owners.
The negative points include the fact that both options are suitable only for large rooms. Stretchers are extra pieces of furniture that need to be placed somewhere.
Important! The problem disappears if the painting is on the floor, but in this case you need to be very careful in choosing the color and subject - a well-chosen work can visually enlarge the room, but a poorly chosen one can do the opposite.
Room style
The answer to the question - to hang or put up, largely depends on the style in which your apartment is decorated:
- The fact is that the option of hanging on the walls is almost universal; it is suitable for rooms in the classical style, and for Provence, and for Minimalism. Basically, your kitchen or living room turns into a small museum - works hang in rows or beautiful groups, you can look at them for a long time.
- But canvases placed in the corners on stretchers are only suitable for interiors decorated in a style that imitates an art workshop, when the room is something like a Parisian attic or looks like a room filled with random things bought from a junk dealer.
Picture on the shelf
This option for hanging a picture is extremely good if there is a shallow niche on one wall. This is just a gift - it can be laid out with thin slats of beautiful tree, turning one of them into something like a very narrow shelf, on which one or more paintings are placed.
But you can also make a separate shelf. The main thing is that it should be high enough. You can put it on it as one relatively great job, and several small ones.
Important! You can create and interesting composition, placing a large picture in the center and surrounding it with small ones hanging on the walls.
The third option is a shelf divided into several compartments, each of which houses a painting.
Types of artwork
Before beautifully placing pictures on the wall, it makes sense to think about what exactly you want to place:
- painting;
- graphics;
- straw panel;
- panels of plants;
- scorched picture;
- embroidered fabric or panel made from shreds;
- icons;
- photos;
- reproductions;
- posters.
Let’s figure out what options there are and how to beautifully place the paintings:
- It is better to insert paintings and graphics into frames, as well as straw panels or floristry.
- A painting made on a board using the burning method does not need to be framed; it is best to beautifully design the natural cuts to emphasize the texture of the wood.
- If you want to hang a panel made of fabric, then, as they say, there are options.
- An embroidered landscape or still life with roses or lilacs is essentially no different from a painting painted with paints, so it is better to use a frame.
- But a panel made of scraps or a large tapestry will look great on a bar, which is attached only from above and from which, in fact, the picture is hung.
- Photos may be framed or unframed. A very large photo panel can be glued directly to the wall or placed on a tablet of the same size.
- Posters are most often used in the manner of photo wallpapers.
Subjects
Any element of the interior, be it a sofa, an armchair, a wardrobe, a vase or a landscape on the wall, must not only correspond to the overall style, but also create a feeling of security for the inhabitants. First of all, you should like the paintings.
Bad ideas
There are other things to avoid when choosing a plot:
- there should be no aggressive scenes on your walls;
- You should not post images of very elderly people if they are not your favorite relatives;
- Still lifes that depict broken dishes are not suitable.
Important! Scenes of murders, fires, natural Disasters, fighting wild animals creates a feeling of anxiety, even if you don't realize it. Psychics call it negative energy, psychologists - the impact of negative phenomena on the senses. Be that as it may, such scenes in a peaceful apartment are completely unnecessary.
A portrait of an unknown old man, as well as a still life depicting a broken jug, can put you in a philosophical mood, but do you want your loved ones to constantly think about the frailty of all earthly things? The only exception is your beloved great-grandfather, a kind spirit who protects your hearth.
What stories are suitable?
A lot depends on where exactly you plan to hang the pictures:
- in the living room;
- in the bedroom;
- in the nursery;
- in the kitchen;
- in the hall;
- in the bathroom.
Living room and bedroom:
- In principle, everything can hang on the wall in the living room. Genre scenes depicting gallant scenes, sea and mountain landscapes, images of noble animals, still lifes with flowers. The scenes depicted can be dynamic, as people are engaged in interesting things to do, talking, celebrating holidays.
- Calm views of nature will look best in the bedroom. This room was created specifically for relaxation; there should be nothing disturbing or stimulating unhealthy thoughts. Abstract paintings are also appropriate in rooms for adults.
Important! You should not place paintings next to each other that are very different in mood.
Children's
As for the nursery, then:
- For a preschooler, illustrations from favorite books or scenes from interesting cartoons. In this case, reproductions can be used. Developmental panels are also suitable.
- If a schoolchild lives in the room, there may be photo wallpapers and posters on the walls with sports scenes, space and seascapes, dedicated scientific discoveries- in a word, everything depends on the interests of the inhabitant himself.
Important! The only thing to avoid is abstractions.
Kitchen and bathroom
Water landscapes are simply perfect for these rooms. By the way, they are recommended not only by psychologists, but also by those who follow the traditions of Feng Shui. It is believed that rivers and streams will definitely attract cash flows into the house.
Genre scenes depicting meals, still lifes with food and beautiful dishes will look good on the kitchen wall. In the bathroom there are sea scenes, fish, dolphins and other inhabitants of the depths.
Important! There is high humidity in the bathroom, so it is better to hang decorative tile panels rather than paintings.
Big or small?
Before hanging pictures on the wall, decide whether it will be one big picture or a group of small ones. There are several reasons why modern apartment Do not overuse paintings covering the entire wall:
- Such paintings have quite a lot of weight, which requires the use of powerful fasteners.
- Originals, even if they were created by amateur artists, are quite expensive.
- As a rule, the subjects of such paintings are heavy or aggressive, which does not contribute to creating a peaceful, calm environment in the house.
Important! If you absolutely need to decorate the entire surface of the wall, choose several small or medium-sized elements. They can be hung close to each other, but the composition will still look light and elegant.
How to place paintings on the wall?
There are several rules to follow, regardless of whether you have one picture hanging or several:
- Everything that hangs on the walls should be in harmony with each other and with other objects.
- Groups of paintings or photographs are best placed closer to the furniture, visually creating a square.
- If the ceilings are very high, you can make a rectangular group of four, six or eight elements, placing them very close to each other.
- If you want to create a window effect, use thin, light-colored frames, wooden or metal.
How to hang pictures on the wall if there are a lot of them?
The most difficult, but at the same time interesting option is to hang many paintings of different sizes. There are two possible principles:
- symmetric;
- asymmetric.
What to give preference to?
With symmetry everything is simple. When thinking about how to properly hang pictures of different sizes, keep in mind that the asymmetrical option is more difficult. Need to choose central fabric, and hang works of the same size in pairs on both sides. In this case, size and color are more important than subjects.
Asymmetry is another matter. Of course, in this case too great work often hung in the center of the group, but this is not at all necessary. For example, there may be the following options:
- on the left is a large picture, on the right are several small ones, or vice versa;
- a large picture above or below a group of small ones;
- all the paintings are arranged in a “chaotic” order, which is actually carefully thought out).
Important! With an asymmetrical arrangement, it is very important that the works are close in plot.
What to consider
Having decided on the quantity, frames and subjects, do not forget to consider a few more points:
- lighting;
- height;
- orientation;
- grouping.
Lighting
You have probably been to museums many times and seen that a special lamp hangs above each painting or graphic work. There is no point in following this principle at home. It is necessary to provide good natural lighting.
Important! Backlighting is only needed if natural light produces glare or if you want to draw attention to a specific work of art. In this case, LED lamps should be used.
Grouping
You don't have to hang all the pictures on the same wall. It won't be very good. It is best to distribute them evenly, but it is necessary to take into account the conditional “weight”:
- If a large painting hangs in one corner, it should be balanced by several smaller paintings located on the other wall.
- If on one wall there is dark picture- the other one should have the same color, and not light.
Important! You can also use a trellis arrangement - when the paintings hang close to each other. This method is suitable for works of the same size as well as different ones. Artworks of the same size can also be hung in rows at equal distances from each other.
At what height should I hang a picture on the wall?
Any painting in the room should be clearly visible, that is, hang at such a height that it can be easily seen. It is also necessary to take into account the distance between the walls:
- Measure the long side of the fabric.
- Multiply it by three - this will be the distance to the viewer.
- Mark the desired distance on the tape measure.
- Determine the point where the viewer will be.
- Using a tape measure, find the place on the wall where you want the picture to hang - it will be approximately at eye level.
Orientation
Most often, paintings are horizontal. If you are not going to group them, keep two things in mind:
- a vertical picture visually increases the height of the ceiling:
- horizontal - can visually lengthen the wall.
Based on this, choose a place:
- It is better to hang vertical canvases in narrow walls or in spaces between pieces of furniture.
- When thinking about how to properly hang pictures above the sofa, keep in mind that it is best to choose works in horizontal frames.
Tilt angle
Two placement options are possible paintings on the wall:
- close to the surface;
- inclined.
Usually the first option is used. The second is acceptable if it is not possible to hang the picture at eye level. In the first case, the rope is tightened tightly, in the second, it is loosened.
Important! In a group of three paintings, the middle canvas is the main one.
Hanging pictures
No need to immediately grab the drill:
- Create a composition on the floor.
- Measure the distances between jobs.
- Determine the point from which it is best to view them.
- Mark on the wall a place where the center of the composition will be.
- Put a period there.
- From this point, set off the distances to the remaining paintings.
- Install the fasteners:
- for small paintings, finishing nails will be sufficient;
- Large works hanging at an angle are best placed on brackets.
A few words about the background
It is important what the walls you are going to decorate look like. Their surface can be:
Having dealt with all the nuances and all the options for how you can hang pictures on the wall, you only have one more time, and maybe more than once, to look at your room, at the pictures, and then try to correlate it all into one artistic line, taking into account the received information. I wish you creative success in decorating the interior of your apartment!
Have you ever wondered how and where to hang a picture correctly? This is not an idle question. To preserve the artist’s idea and get the most out of the painting’s plot, you need to look at it from the right angle. This recommendation is suitable for art lovers, but it can also be taken into account by those who decide to independently decorate their home using paintings. Let's find out what options for placing paintings and posters will help make the room more comfortable.
Spectacular, colorful images with large elements should be hung at eye level or above, but not lower. Small paintings and posters (landscapes with a distant perspective, still lifes with small flowers, various abstractions) will look ridiculous on high altitude: by placing them above eye level, you risk losing half the plot, most contented with contemplating the frame for a while.
Hang large canvases with a vertical orientation as high as possible: this will make the room seem taller and more spacious. The same paintings, placed on the floor using special stands, “ground” the room. This will be relevant for rooms that are too large, where there is not enough comfort and a sense of security.
Harmonious arrangement of paintings in height
Even chaos has its own certain harmony. Therefore, even if you do not plan to make the premises art gallery, it is still worth subordinating the composition to certain rules. We offer you several options for placing paintings depending on the chosen landmark.
Painting at window or door level
This refers to the alignment of the upper edge of the canvas along the upper horizontal line of the door, window frame or cornice. Important: large paintings should touch the middle of the wall with their lower edge, but it’s better to exclude small ones altogether, because the height distorts visual perception, and in general the wall will look awkward.Alignment along the lower edge of the window frame also takes place, but here small canvases will look more harmonious. Large elements will only make the interior heavier.
Aligning to the top edge of cabinets
If the closet is large and tall, use large paintings, preferably with a vertical orientation. If you took small hanging modules or shelves as a guide, choose small paintings or series and hang them in a row.
How to hang pictures at eye level
This seemingly simple landmark is not as simple as it seems. If you are hanging several pictures of different sizes on different walls, make sure that the bottom edges of the frames follow the same line. The upper limits may not coincide. Doing otherwise will result in visual imbalance, and it will definitely not add harmony to the room.
Hang pictures and posters on the walls - good way diversify the interior. When choosing them, try to follow color scheme and the theme of the room. Successfully hung beautiful picture, you can give the room the missing coziness and that zest that often eludes seemingly complete and independent interiors, especially after renovation.
Paintings are a unique decoration of the interior. They draw attention to themselves, set the style, enrich the color palette and complete the room.
In our article we will show you how to choose paintings for the living room and place them so that the room gains individuality and looks fresh and new.
The difference between modern paintings
Selecting paintings for the wall in the living room is not difficult if you have taste, feel colors and have an idea about interior decoration.
Otherwise, it is better to turn to designers who will appropriately and stylishly fill your living room with worthy examples. Let's look at common techniques for making wall decorations.
Oil painting. Framed in a heavy baguette, the oil painting perfectly complements the classic style. However, abstract works with a palette knife will decorate any newfangled decoration.
- Acrylic. Paintings in the interior of the living room, written acrylic paints, will fit in with retro and pop art styles.
- Watercolor. Airy watercolor images will bring even more harmony to Provence, shabby chic and country styles.
- Graphic arts. Glass-covered graphic works, edged with a neat frame, serve as a highlight creative style eclecticism.
- Poster. Simple and at the same time “tasty” decor is used in the interior of the Scandinavian style, hi-tech and minimalism.
Print on canvas. The works are printed reproductions of famous works of art and do not have any value.
This is a democratic version of the painting, which symbolizes the luxury of the interior only from afar.
Photo. The work of today's photographers often evokes sincere admiration. Many of them are rightfully worthy of decorating the walls of living rooms in best houses. You can also use high-quality photographs from your personal archive.
Correct placement of paintings
Modern paintings for the living room are used as independent decor or as a component of a more complex composition.
Look at the photos of paintings in the living room interior, which we offer for inspiration and drawing interesting ideas. You will notice the main good places for decorating the walls of the room.
Above the sofa. This is where the paintings come together most harmoniously. In this place they are called upon to fill the void and balance the interior.
On top of the chest of drawers. A painting or a combination of paintings looks great above a chest of drawers, especially if you complement the decor with suitable accessories.
By the fireplace. Indescribable warmth and comfort can be easily achieved in a private house with a fireplace if you decorate it with beautiful paintings.
Gallery on a free wall. Art wall is a very popular technique among European designers. It consists of filling an entire wall with paintings, posters, photographs, embroidered works and postcards, which are carefully arranged with each other, adhering to the intended theme and color palette.
On shelves. If you often change the images around you, place your works on shelves in the living room - this will allow you to avoid unnecessarily disturbing the integrity of the walls.
Paintings in the living room above the sofa
Decorating the space with a single painting, there are no difficulties to be expected. A large single image looks self-sufficient and stylish.
Works of all shapes and sizes are welcome, mostly painted in oils, but other techniques are also possible.
Three paintings of identical sizes, elongated upward shape, running in a row. An excellent solution for modular paintings or similar works created by one author.
Nine works in three rows. Suitable for photographs or black and white square-shaped graphics. The number of paintings can be varied based on size.
The output should be a square or rectangle with equal intervals between works.
A large picture and three small ones. The main piece can be a print on canvas, the rest can be posters or photographs.
The main vertical work involves placing small images on the left or right in a column, horizontal - at the top or bottom. It is important to adhere to straight imaginary lines around the perimeter of the composition.
Three paintings enclosed in a square. Elements of the set may stand out from the lines of a regular square, but it is important to maintain equal distances between them.
Miniature gallery. 5–8 paintings of various sizes and formats are placed in a rectangular shape. The gaps between small jobs are slightly reduced, and the gaps between large ones are increased.
Modular paintings in the living room
Fresh breath in last years become Modular pictures in the interior of the living room. One large meaningful image, smoothly flowing onto each subsequent canvas, looks very impressive and greatly enlivens the interior.
The works do not require baguettes or frames and at the same time have integrity and completeness.
When choosing paintings and their locations, take into account the overall concept of the living room, color scheme and personal preferences. It’s great if the room is decorated not with soulless images, but with works that inspire, delight the eye and carry certain meaning for you personally.
Using our photos of paintings in various interiors, you can find or combine your perfect option for the living room.
Photos of paintings in the living room interior
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Until recently, the main design requirement own home or apartment was limited only to correctly selected wallpaper: color, pattern, texture. Today, designer accessories have entered our lives as an integral part of the interior of residential premises. One of them, which has become very popular today, is modular paintings. In this article we will talk about them and how to properly hang a modular picture on the wall using different technologies.
Modular painting on the wall
This is a composition consisting of several elements that depict part of a drawing or a fragment of one common canvas. When joining parts, it forms overall plan, therefore it is very important to correctly arrange the modules, comparing them with each other.
The number of modules must be at least two. Based on the number of elements, modular paintings are called differently:
- a painting consisting of two elements is called diptych;
- of three parts - triptych;
- out of five – penaptych;
- more than five elements – polyptych.
However, it is not always a large number of indicates a larger picture size. Elements can be small in width, which allows them to more effectively display a piece of the overall design by writing small details on it.
With this, you can finish the conversation about the modular paintings themselves and move directly to main topic articles - how to hang modular paintings on the wall.
Options for hanging pictures on the wall
Let's start with the fact that modular elements are pieces of one large canvas. They are a purely structurally separate picture that can be hung by any in a convenient way. The main requirement is the strength of the fastener, which would allow it to withstand the weight of the item being hung. The second requirement is exact location modules among themselves and in the required plane. For example, in the photo below you can see that the parts of one whole are not located on the same level. So this dimensional location on the wall needs to be accurately determined.
There is no point in considering the first two; these are ordinary fasteners that have been used for a long time. They can be classified as classic fasteners. But others need to be dealt with thoroughly.
Liquid Nails
This adhesive is known to be strong and reliable. But when using it, you need to make sure that the wall surface is very smooth. The thing is that the remaining fasteners can smooth out some of the unevenness of the plane. The adhesive composition is applied in a thin layer, and the paintings are pressed tightly against the wall. This means that surface unevenness will immediately be transmitted to the mounted modules in the form of distortions, which will be visible to the naked eye.
As for the process itself, depending on the size and weight of the painting, liquid nails are applied either to the entire perimeter of the frame from the back side, or in sections.
After which it is applied to the wall along the marked area and pressed with hands. Within a few minutes the element can be moved, leveling. It should be noted that in this way paintings can be installed in any premises for any purpose, because the adhesive composition does not change its strength properties either under the influence of temperature changes or changes in humidity. So paintings in the kitchen or bathroom, glued with liquid nails, hang for years.
This fastening material appeared on the market relatively recently, but many home craftsmen rightfully rated it as one of the most reliable and easy to use. Basically, it is a fabric base treated on both sides with an adhesive composition. The top of the tape is covered on both sides with a protective polymer film. You remove the latter, apply the strip to the required place, and it is immediately firmly attached to it.
It is on this quality of adhesive tape that the method of using it for hanging modular paintings is based. How it's done:
- The sticky material is cut into several pieces up to 10 cm long.
- The protective film is removed from one side.
- The adhesive side of the tape is pressed against the picture frame.
- This is how all segments are installed, evenly spaced from each other. Be sure to install it in the corners of the object.
- The top protective films are removed.
- The module is pressed against its installation site.
Expert's point of view
Dmitry Kholodok
Technical director of the repair and construction company "ILASSTROY"
Ask a Question“Regardless of the texture of the wall (plasterboard, plaster, wallpaper with different surfaces, etc.), double-sided tape can be easily attached to it. Therefore, there is no need to perform additional manipulations related to increasing the adhesion of the wall plane.”
Velcro
These fasteners are called the “Command” system. In their use, they are reminiscent of double-sided tape, but only these are two parts, each of which has one side that is a sticky adhesive composition, and the opposite side that is Velcro. That is, one of them is attached to the wall, the second - to the picture. Then the latter is applied to the wall so that both parts of the Velcro adhere to each other.
The most unique thing about this whole option is that the Velcro can be separated from each other just as easily. Of course, when connected, they firmly hold the picture on the wall. But not very much effort allows you to separate them. So, so to speak, this is a reusable fastener.Let's add that you can install regular plastic hooks on Velcro, which come complete with fasteners, and modules are hung on them. Also a simple option with the ability to take a picture.
There is exactly the same fastening system, which is called “Creps”. You can see how to use it in the video below.
Spider hook for pictures
This fastener got its name from its resemblance to a spider. This is a plastic hook, the design of which has two to four nails sticking out in the form of insect legs. The nails are made of durable steel, their ends are sharp, so that with the help of a hammer they can be driven into almost any construction material. The main requirement for the latter is strength in the sense that it does not crumble under impact loads.
Using spider hooks is simple:
- Pull the nails towards the front part of the fastener.
- They place it at the installation site.
- Hammer the legs to the plane of the hook.
- If it is necessary to remove a fastener, simply pull it out of the wall with pliers. There will be 2-4 small holes on the surface that can be easily masked.
Smart lock
These are polyurethane rectangles that are easily attached to any surface. These are reusable products that, after dismantling, simply need to be washed with warm water, and they are ready for use again.
To help you understand what we are talking about, we suggest watching the video below.
Video: how to hang modular paintings and other household items on the wall
What else can you hang a modular picture on?
Another quite interesting option is a hanging system for paintings and photographs. Essentially, this is a strip (wooden, metal or plastic) that is attached to the wall under the ceiling. There are vertical rods attached to it, to which the painting modules themselves must be attached. In this case, the parts can be moved along the rods, lowering or raising.
Threads with hooks at the ends can be used as guides. This is a more complex design because it has a built-in mechanism that helps lower and raise the elements of the modular canvas.
How much do they cost and where can I buy mounts for modular paintings?
Today, all the fasteners described above are not in short supply. They are also sold by ordinary construction stores, and Internet services. Let's just designate their average prices across the country.
How to hang a picture on a concrete wall
The last question of the article concerns the most common wall, or more precisely, the material from which it is made. Concrete is the most durable material of all wall materials. Previously, in order to hang a picture, you had to drill it, hammer in dowels or wooden “chops”, and only then screw screws into them. It is reliable in terms of endurance heavy loads, but it is long and dusty, and the process itself cannot be called simple.
Therefore, all fasteners that were described above can be used for concrete walls. The main thing for the first is a clean and smooth surface.
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