When it comes to elevating your home with art, it's not just about choosing the right piece — it's about framing and displaying it perfectly. Whether you're working with premium canvas prints or gallery-quality fine art paper prints, this DIY guide will walk you through how to frame your art and hang it straight, every time.
DIY Art Framing Guide
Framing your artwork gives it a finished, polished look — and protects it for years to come. Here’s what you’ll need and how to do it.
What You Need:
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A pre-made or custom frame (based on your artwork’s size)
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Acid-free mounting tape or photo corners (for paper prints)
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Stretcher bars (if framing a canvas)
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Hanging hardware (D-rings, wire, or sawtooth hangers)
Framing Tips:
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Canvas Prints: Many of our framed canvas options come pre-stretched and ready to hang. If not, you can use stretcher bars to secure your canvas before inserting it into a floating frame.
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Fine Art Prints: Use acid-free tape or photo corners to secure your fine art print to the mount board. Place it carefully inside a frame with UV-protective glass to preserve colours.
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Wood or Metal Prints: These typically don't need framing and arrive ready to hang — one less step for you!
How to Hang Canvas Art Straight (Every Time)
This is the step that separates a polished gallery wall from a crooked collage. Follow these quick steps to get a straight, secure display:
Tools You’ll Need:
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Spirit level or laser level
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Pencil
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Measuring tape
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Hammer or drill
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Wall hooks, screws, or Command strips (depending on weight)
Hanging Steps:
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Mark the Spot: Measure the wall and mark the midpoint where you want the artwork to sit. Use painter’s tape as a temporary guide.
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Level It: Place your level on top of the artwork or use a laser level to ensure perfect alignment.
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Measure the Hardware: If your artwork uses D-rings or wire, measure the distance from the top of the frame to the hardware.
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Install Anchors or Hooks: For heavy pieces like our aluminum or brushed metal prints, use drywall anchors for extra support.
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Hang & Adjust: Mount your artwork and give it a small nudge until it’s perfectly level.
✅ Pro Tip: For a gallery wall layout, lay everything out on the floor first and take a photo before transferring the layout to your wall.
Discover Art That’s Ready to Hang
At Da Vinci Arts, our premium art collections are made with display in mind. Most of our canvas, wood, acrylic, and metal prints come ready to hang, complete with the necessary mounting hardware.
If you're looking to avoid DIY altogether, explore our Framed Canvas Collection — the simplest way to get wall-ready style delivered to your door.
Final Thoughts
Framing and hanging art doesn't have to be intimidating. With the right tools and a little patience, you can create a space that feels curated, balanced, and completely you. Whether you're a minimalist or a maximalist, every wall deserves great art — and now you know how to hang it like a pro.
Browse our full collection of premium prints and bring your vision to life.
