How to hang a picture on the wall module: Instruction

The modular pattern can become a real decoration of any interior. It can be found in the bedroom, living room, kitchen and other rooms. Located fragments form an integral image, adding zest to any interior. In order to achieve the correct result, it is important to know how to hang a picture on the wall module. It is important not only to securely attach each element of the composition, but also provide it with the correct spatial position. We offer to meet with the existing varieties of fasteners and the order of fixing the modules on the wall.

What is a modular pattern

Under a modular pattern is meant a complex image, which are located on separate webs, which forms a single composition after mounting on the wall. One gets the impression that the image is first cut into a certain number of parts, and then fastened at a certain distance from each other formed pieces.

Attention! The integrity of the composition is ensured due to lack of frames from the generated fragments.

Sizes of fragments may be of different size. Manufacturers offer a modular pattern, including elements of the same size. Who is the most popular products, which consist of several parts of different sizes. The latter option adds original decor.

How to hang a picture on the wall modular: choose a place

Before we deal with how to hang on the wall of a modular pattern, you should choose a suitable place to put it. This will depend on the perception of the image, as well as how it will be combined with the interior premises. the following rules should be followed when choosing a location:

• for a modular system with a vertical pattern is to provide the main wall, so that it seemed larger;
• horizontal image should hang up the wall, which wants to expand the visual;

• should find a place outside the hall or living room for the massive modular compositions. They will not look in densely furnished interior;
• it is worth considering lighting. For modular oil painting suitable darkened room in which the paint will not age rapidly;
• the lower edge of the image is placed in 1.5 m above the floor surface.

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"Having defined the placement, before hanging a modular pattern of 5 parts, it is necessary to perform fitting and determine the location of each piece."

Selection of the optimal distance between modular paintings

The spatial arrangement of the elements of the system relative to each other determines the integrity of the image pickup largely. It is recommended to choose the distance between the modular paintings within 1.5-2 cm. Increasing the gap to 4 cm lead to the fact that each fragment will be treated separately. With limited space or a small area of ​​the wall where you plan to hang the modules, the distance can be reduced to a minimum.

How to hang a picture on the wall - mounting options

There are various options for how to hang pictures on the wall, each of which involves the use of a particular type of fixture. We suggest to consider the most common solutions, and especially their use, to avoid any issues when performing the installation.

Hook-spider picture

One simple mounting options. Hook-spider picture is made of plastic and has a relatively small size. On the free end of the rod are located 3-4. They were driven into the wall directly in the mounting points. Thereafter, the modular element is hinged composition.

Command system

If it is difficult to determine the order, how to attach to the wall painting, as not yet selected a place, you should choose a universal option - Command system. Such a fastener is relevant for any base. It can be used to hang a picture on a modular metal, plastic, wood, glass wall. Depending on the weight of the decor may be preferred:

• bolt bands elements which are able to retain up to 450 grams;
• fasteners, calculated on the maximum weight - 450 g;
• hooks, holding up to 2 kg.

Tip! For reliable locking via small webs and strips of fasteners fastening elements arranged at the center and the perimeter.

To hang a modular system using Command fastening, first perform counting to determine the fixing position. The anchor point is thoroughly cleaned from the existing contamination. Mounts arrangement according to the appended instruction.

Attention! If the walls are covered with fine wallpaper from the use of Command system should be abandoned: surface finish may be damaged by the weight of the modular elements of the composition.

Mounting with Velcro

In such a way to hang on the wall modular composition should those people who like to change. Mounting with Velcro is used to periodically perform a permutation of the room, changing the location of the decor. The main advantage is its accessibility Velcro. Fasteners can be purchased at any store that implements sewing supplies. Gluing one piece of Velcro to the wall, the second is fixed to the modules. In this way, mounted suspension systems for pictures and photos.

Installation on liquid nails

If the modular composition selected location and move it to a new not planned, liquid nails can become a reliable choice. This fixture is indispensable in the heavy weight of fragments: the use of other options may not be safe. How to fix the picture on the wall? Perform dot marking. The entire perimeter in increments of 5 cm, and in the center of the product from the back side, a liquid nails. Bonded part is firmly pressed to the bottom and hold for a while.

smart lock

Fasteners, often appearing in commercials. The manufacturer says that the smart lock is able to keep dvuhkilogrammovy element. In the glass, wallpaper, fabric can act as a base. In practice, the preferred embodiment is a smooth glossy surface, since it is fastened on the wallpaper bad.

A comparative table of the different types of fasteners for the modular paintings

Each type of mounting has its own peculiarities. We offer the possibility to compare them before making a final choice.

How to strengthen the modular painting a wall made of different materials

Deciding how to mount the modular painting on the wall, it is necessary to know exactly what it is made. Many options are relevant for a number of grounds. Substrate type determines the type of fastener being used. Some preferred for walls made of concrete material. To suit the wooden wall nails, and concrete for such a fixture would not be the best solution. Consider options for walls, made of the most popular materials.

How to hang a picture on a concrete wall

Classic fastening variant used in prefabricated houses. It allows you to hang even a fairly heavy fragment without fear, but eventually weakened fasteners, and décor will be on the floor and the base is inconsistent. If the image is bored, it will have to be replaced by something new, to hide protruding dowels. How to hang a picture on a concrete wall? Mounting can be performed in the following sequence:

Photo	Description of work
	Prepare a sufficient number of dowels. It is worth to buy fasteners 6 mm in diameter.
	Executing the markup drilled holes of suitable diameter. To reduce the amount of dust generation, it is necessary to use a vacuum cleaner.
	Insert the dowel into the prepared hole and firmly presses his finger.
	Fixing should not extend beyond the surface of the wall.
	Twists the screw. Leave a small "tail" to be able to hang a picture.

On that hang a picture on the wall of brick

If the walls are made of brick, to hang a picture of a modular, not necessarily to resort to drilling. You can use other types of fasteners. On that hang a picture, and to provide a uniform gap between the elements? It is possible to use hook-and spiders special plastic plates having a thickness of 3 mm. Installation is performed in the following sequence:

Photo	Description of work
	Prepare a plate for fixing the modules. Choosing the right product size depending on the size of the modular elements of the composition and the desired gap.
	Using the marks on plastics, connect the modules together.
	Drives in the wall bars hook-spider.
	Hang on the wall of the assembled modular system, giving the desired spatial position.

By the drywall

If the walls in the house are made of plasterboard, not everyone knows how to hang a modular pattern of five segments, and some still use fasteners. Some experts recommend to use the double-sided adhesive tape, which is unacceptable for heavy elements. In this case it is necessary to use a special fixture designed for gypsum plasterboard. Installation of attachment is as follows:

Photo	Description of work
	Performed markup. Outlined the points at which the modular composition will be attached to the wall.
	Drilled holes of suitable diameter.
	The plug is inserted into the drilled hole butterfly. Fastener size should be correlated with the thickness of drywall.
	Positioning dowel should be flush with the surface.
	We put in the plug screw and start spinning it, leaving a small "tail" for hanging paintings.

For aerated concrete

Choice of mounting on the wall for pictures depends on the characteristics and weight aerated concrete modules. For light elements is possible to use ordinary nails and screws. With a significant weight modular pattern pieces have to purchase a special fasteners designed to mesh structure blocks. Mounting works are performed similarly to those described above.

Where to buy fastening for modular paintings, how much they cost

Reliability fixing module largely depends on the fastener. Deciding to buy a mount for modular paintings, you should definitely deal with all the options available to compare the final result with the cost of installation. Please find the average cost of fixing elements:

Photo	Designation / characteristics	Average price, RR.
	3M Command 17202 / up to 450g, 4 pcs.	270
	3M Command 17201 / 1,35kg to, 3pc.	280
	Fasteners with a maximum load / kg 4	20
	Hooks TOLY large / 3pc.	100
	Triangular suspension for picture / 10 × 38 mm, 8 pcs.	80
	Dr. Hook / paintings, self-adhesive / plastic	150
	Hook TOLY small	50
	Double-sided tape	75

Knowing how to properly hang a picture on the wall, modular, you can arrange your home yourself. If you have a home décor, share in the comments, what the image of a number of elements, and preferred the way manufacturers mount. Those who plan to do it more, videos, like modular hang pictures on the wall will help you understand the details of the process.