What You Should Consider
Before Hanging Metal Wall Art

Metal wall art sculptures are currently very popular for home decoratings but hanging metal wall art because of the size and the weight of some of the pieces metal wall panel set requires some special hardware to ensure proper mounting and stability.

You can find beautiful and intricate metal wall art sculptures depicting grass, leaves, birds, horses and other realistic items, as well as interesting abstract designs.

Other than the aesthetic value, which is a matter of personal taste, there are several things that you should consider before you buy metal wall hangings. Weight being the main consideration.

However, one of the beauties of hanging metal wall art is that it looks just as enchanting and decorative on an outside brick or concrete wall as on an inside wall and also holds up very well in most outdoor conditions.

Metal wall art sculptures are typically heavier than other decorative items. Although some artists use lighter metals, such as aluminum or aluminum alloys, even those metal wall hangings are still heavier than drapery, for example.

If your home has drywall, which most do, you will need to find a stud. The studs are the 2x4s that the drywall is attached to. In order to locate a stud, you can purchase a stud-finder in a home improvement store which shouldn't run you more than $20 or you can try banging on the wall.

There is a slight difference in sound when you tap on an area that has a stud behind it. Dry wall between the studs sounds hollower. Move across the wall in 1 1/2 inch increments, in order to avoid missing one.

The location of the studs in your home may be a consideration when you are planning on hanging metal wall art, as they will determine where the piece can be hung. Typically, the studs are placed a couple of feet apart.

If the studs are not in the location that you wish to hang the metal wall art sculpture, you can purchase dry wall anchors. Lighter weight metal wall art sculptures will hang just fine on the anchors. Heavier ones will eventually pull the anchor through the dry wall, leaving a large hole.

For heavy metal wall hangings to be hung in the location of a stud, you can use an eight penny nail, available at any hardware store. You’ll find dry wall anchors and self-tapping screws there, as well.

If you decide to use dry wall anchors to hang your metal wall art sculptures, you will need a screwdriver of an appropriate type and style. The anchor, which consists of a screw with a butterfly style back, is initially tapped into the wall at the desired location. When the screw is tightened, the butterfly opens up, to hold the screw in place.

For metal wall hangings with two or more hangers, you should measure and mark the correct location with a pencil. To get it straight, measure from the ceiling down or the floor up and mark the spot with and X.

When it comes to selecting and hanging metal wall art, purchasing the right hardware that is rated for twice the weight of the metal artpiece is half the battle and if hung correctly, you will enjoy your metal wall art sculpture for many years. All it takes is having the right tools and the right hangers.

Learn More

All Wall Decor is committed to helping you find the best Wall Decor and Accessories. We can also help you learn to do-it-yourself and save money along the way as you turn your home into your own work of art.