How to Hang a Picture with a Horizontal Keyhole Slot

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Measure the distance from the keyhole slots to the top of the frame.. Use a pencil to make 2 marks on the wall where you want the top edge to be.. Slide the yardstick down by the gap distance and make 2 more marks.

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1

Measure the distance from the keyhole slots to the top of the frame.

Step 1

Measure the distance from the keyhole slots to the top of the frame.

2

Use a pencil to make 2 marks on the wall where you want the top edge to be.

Step 2

Use a pencil to make 2 marks on the wall where you want the top edge to be.

3

Slide the yardstick down by the gap distance and make 2 more marks.

Step 3

Slide the yardstick down by the gap distance and make 2 more marks.

4

Lay painter's tape across the width of the picture on the back.

Step 4

Lay painter's tape across the width of the picture on the back.

5

Place the tape strip over the narrow ends of the slots and make 2 marks.

Step 5

Place the tape strip over the narrow ends of the slots and make 2 marks.

6

Stick the tape on the wall and extend the marks where the keyhole slots are.

Step 6

Stick the tape on the wall and extend the marks where the keyhole slots are.

7

Insert nails or screws into the wall where you made the marks.

Step 7

Insert nails or screws into the wall where you made the marks.

8

Hang the picture on the screws.

Step 8

Hang the picture on the screws.

9

Center the painting or photograph on the wall to find the perfect placement.

Step 9

Center the painting or photograph on the wall to find the perfect placement.

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