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Art Handling 101: How to Find the Center of a Wall & Perfect Nail Height

October 30th, 2025


Ever wonder how galleries hang paintings so perfectly level and evenly spaced? In this behind-the-scenes video, Matt from Blue Rain Gallery walks you through the professional technique for finding the center of a wall and hanging artwork at the ideal height using the 64-inch center rule.

Learn step-by-step how to:
- Measure the total height of your painting and find its center point
- Calculate the distance from the top of the frame to the wire apex
- Add the standard 64 inches to find the perfect nail height from the floor
- Use gallery-style hooks and nails for secure installation

By following these simple steps, you can achieve clean, balanced, and professional-looking results in your own home or gallery.

Featured Artist: Robin Jones
Her paintings, showcased in this video, explore themes of climate change, endangered species, and environmental stewardship — reminding us to protect the planet for future generations
How to Find the Center of a wall

✨ Whether you’re an artist, collector, or interior designer, this tutorial will help you hang your art like a pro!

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