Hang a picture perfectly with painter's tape

Mark the hangers on tape, move the tape to the wall and nail through the marks.

Home & DIYTakes 5 minutesCosts under $5

Updated October 24, 2026

How to do it

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Tap each step as you finish it.

1Stretch a strip of painter's tape across the back of the frame, over the hangers.
2Mark the exact spot of each hanger on the tape with a pen.
3Peel the tape off and stick it on the wall where you want the picture. Use a level to keep it straight.
4Put a nail through each mark.
5Peel off the tape and hang your picture.

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