In contrast to what laymen might believe, laser levels aren’t only useful for major construction projects.
It wouldn’t be wrong to state that laser levels have a universal utility. You could use them for hanging wallpapers, installing a long shelf, building a cabinet or deck and putting up tile for your kitchen’s backsplash.
What’s more, you could also use laser levels to hang pictures in your home. Have doubts? Let us teach you how to use a laser level for hanging pictures.
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Why You Should Use Laser Levels to Hang Pictures?
- Since you’d have the laser level mounted on the wall or on a tripod, one hand will be free to hammer the nails where you’d eventually hang the frames
- Laser levels also let you hang pictures at an angle
- If you’re going to hang a full row of pictures – which have identical sizes – on the wall, the level, in addition to marking frame location, will also help to mark hanger location
How to Use Laser Level for Hanging Pictures?
Step # 1: Get the tools
Aside from the laser level (obviously), you’d need a whole host of tools to get the job done. Make sure you have it BEFORE you start working on the project. Otherwise, as people with experience might testify, there’s nothing more frustrating than not finding the desired tool midway through.
Here are the tools you should have …
- Measuring tape
- Hammer
- Drill Bits
- Drill
- Pencil
- Blue Tape
- Screwdriver
Step # 2: Decide the Hanging Place
- First things first, you need to decide the exact place where you want to place the picture.
- Once you’ve done that, get a hammer, a nail, and a measuring tape.
- Now use the measuring tape to measure the distance from the floor to the spot in a straight line where you want to place the picture.
- Once you’ve measured it, note down the distance. Next, put the nail on the wall and place the frame.
Step # 3: Get the laser level
In the previous step, you noted down the distance from the floor to the point where you put the frame. As you’d have guessed, it would be difficult repeating the same process with other frames. That’s where a laser level will come to your rescue.
However, before you start using the laser level for the same purpose, it’s important to know its type. For, if yours is a self-leveling model, is to set it up on a tripod for it to start giving accurate signals. Conversely, if your laser level isn’t self-leveling, you have to manually make its direction right.
Step # 4: Use the level
- Take the leveled laser level, and point it at the point where you set the first frame.
- Once the laser’s dot meets that point, turn the level around towards the other wall where you want to hang the picture.
- Mark the angle on the wall with a chalk. For every new picture, you’ve to repeat this procedure.
Step # 5: Final Step
- Once you have drawn a mark, take out the hammer and using it, hammer a nail into the exact spot which you had marked earlier.
- Afterward, secure the frame of the picture on the nail and by using the laser, align its top.
Although all these steps may look lengthy, they are anything but. Even novices should be able to get done with the whole procedure in less than 15 minutes. And provided you can get out those 15 minutes from your routine, you’ll be able to put all the frames at the same level.
That, in turn, would make your house look stunning.
Tips for Hanging Pictures
The above-mentioned method would help you in hanging pictures on a flat wall. However, if you’re going to hang pictures on a curved wall using a ledge, make sure you note the following measurements carefully to facilitate proper leveling and alignment.
- The center point of each picture’s frame
- The distance between the frame’s top and the hanging mechanism
- If you are using two hanging mechanisms for a single frame, you will do well to calculate the distance between the center of the picture and center of the hanging mechanism.
Best Laser Levels for Hanging Pictures
Following are the two laser levels which are the best for hanging pictures …
Bosch Laser Level and Square GTL2
The reason why we’ve recommended this level is that it comes with two bubble vials. Both of them assist the laser level to get a correct alignment on the wall. What’s more, within its 90-degree layout, you can increase/decrease its angle with 5-degree changes.
More importantly, even if you don’t have lots of technical knowledge, the GTL2’s one-button operation – which turns both of its beams on/off, makes it a cinch to operate. Also, since it has non-abrasive adhesive mounting strips and an easy-to-press push button, you can easily stick this tool to the wall.
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Hammerhead HLCL01
Provided you are on a budget, this handheld, smaller laser level offers a cheaper alternative to its competitors. It comes with a clamp using which you can mount the laser level on a table or chair or anything that you think might help you in leveling pictures.
More importantly, since this model is self-leveling, you won’t have to expend any time trying to level it. Also, it comes with three laser-line modes and is available on a 3-year warranty. That means you’ve literally nothing to lose with this model.
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Bottomline
Having told you how you can use a laser level for hanging pictures, it’s imperative for you to make sure you remain safe while using the tool. Therefore, before looking at a signal, wear safety glasses. Also, NEVER use your laser level near a lighter or kitchen, for it may start a fire. And once you’re done with it, remember to switch the unit off and wash your hands as well.
Once you have sucesfully hung your pictures or mirrors, we highly recommend using Sprayway S50 for cleaning Mirrors and Glass