I told you guys I would explain everything so here we go!
It seems so easy, so simple. But sometimes the simplest thing can be the thing that everyone assumes you know, which means no one will ever teach you. But you know what happens when people assume things…they’re usually wrong (oh you thought I was going to go somewhere else with that didn’t you!).
Here is the proper way to hammer a nail into your wall.
Once you have chosen your spot at a slightly inclined angle, lightly hammer the nail into the wall.
Nails are really the greatest to have around the house. They are sooooooo useful! Not only can you hang small frames on it (without a classic hanger) but here some are really interesting ways people use our Blue Steel Nails:
If you have any other interesting ways you have used our Blue Steel Nails let us know in the comments section! Or email us at info@ooks.com.
The great thing about OOK picture hangers is that they leave only the tiniest pin hole in your wall. No other damage will be made! Sometimes hangers are big and bulky and leave huge holes! Why would you want to have a black hole in your wall? What the heck! Okay. Okay. I’m getting a little worked up here but it just makes me so mad!
Easy as pie! Good luck!
Janine
[5 points to anyone who got the movie reference in the title. “What, like it’s hard?” referring to applying to Harvard Law School. Legally Blonde 2001. ]
Right now, what I think you need to know/the only thing most college kids care about are the basics.
“I have a picture frame and I need to hang it”
Well what do you know! I have a picture hanger! We make a great team. So now all you need to do is go to OOKS.com (or any of our local providers) and order the exact hanger you need and….WOAH! There are different kinds of hangers? Oh yea. Many.
Have no fear. The expert is here! (This is a new slogan I’m trying out…I’ll try harder.)
There are 2 areas you need to know about before you hang:
1. Wall Power: 3 different types of walls
1.Dry Wall or Plaster; Mostly indoor
To tell the difference between Dry Wall and Plaster take a Tack/Push Pin and try to push it into the wall. If you are able to then it is Dry Wall. If not it is Plaster. With the exception of the OOK EZ Push Shield Hanger, you will most likely use the same hangers on both these types of wall.
2. Concrete; Very Hard
3. Brick; Very Hard, mostly used outdoors, distinctive color…you know!
You can find the hangers used for Concrete and Brick on our page in the Concrete & Brick Hangers section!
2. Your Frame
1. Does the frame designate a place for a hanger? Does it have a wire on the back? Are there 2 rings on both sides to hang on a nail? Is there a sawtooth hanger on the back? Or is there nothing at all? All of these options are totally fine and hangable!
2. In order to choose the right nail you should know a ballpark number of how much it weighs. This part can be kind tricky and sometimes frustrating! No-no you won’t need a scale (unless you want to – then definitely go for it!). What I like to do is look at the different weight options and decide whether it’s over or under that. For example, if there is a 20, 30 and 50 pound option I would say, “Well its definitely under 50 but over 20. Let’s just get the 30 pounder.”
This step is important because if you end up getting a hanger that cannot support the weight of your frame, the frame could potentially fall and anything worth putting on your wall is obviously important!
After you and your frame become BFF (best friends forever or best Frame forever – either one works for me!) you’ll need to choose the hanger to use!
We are going to get into more detail on how to hang anything and everything! I’ll explain with each type of wall and many different hanging styles. I may even give you some inspiration on some fun arrangements you can do with your picture frames to make the space more exciting!
This is fun stuff isn’t it! I know it!
Janine
Welcome Welcome Welcome
Welcome to the OOK blog! I recently graduated college from The George Washington University and immediately began working at OOK. My official title is “Assistant Director of Online Operations”…but what’s in a name? Basically what I do is help manage the OOK website (check it!), connect with the online community through Facebook (like it!) and Twitter (follow it!), and organize possible sponsorships and promote young artist throughout the US (my personal favorite). The OOK slogan is “Supporting the Arts since 1964” (Get it - because picture hangers physically support the arts AND we support the arts movement through sponsorships. So clever!)
I must say that before I got here I really didn’t know much about hardware and specifically picture hangers. In college I just used anything that would stick to the wall. Double sided tape, glue, Velcro, bubble gum; otherwise my walls were bare for the most part. Not to mention that when I left I would have to scrape every piece of tape off the wall, and cover up any holes I made with white toothpaste (that usually fools the RA). But then…the skies opened and the world turned because guess what? There really is a way to hang your favorite pictures, posters, and high school memories without having to pay for the damage! Miracles do happen.
I think the biggest problem with hardware is the general lack of knowledge. Not just college kids (excuse me…young adults), but everyone. It really is easy to choose which hanger you need, which size, and where to hang it.
So worry no more! I am here to help! Now that I have acquired the knowledge I am going to send it out to you with the help of this new fangled thing called the Internet.
Feel free to ask questions, post pictures, and make comments! I am here to help because I wish someone were around to help me!
Happy Cinco De Mayo! (If you bang into any walls with pictures hung by OOKs they wont fall – that’s just how strong they are!)
Til’ next time,
Janine
