Hanging Art is Easier Than You Think
Add your artwork to your wall easily and tie your whole room together. Read on to discover how to hang our products to complete your inspired space in a snap.
It can be intimidating to pick artwork for your home. You may start asking yourself: Is it the right size? Does it fit my decor? How will I hang it on my wall? At Great Big Canvas, we put the power of art in your hands. Literally. Easily find curated art for any style, interest, or space. Once your made to order artwork arrives, add it to your wall with the included hardware and tie your whole room together.
Read on to discover how to hang our products to complete your inspired space in a snap.
Canvas Prints
Our canvas prints are warp and sag resistant, and feature one or two pre-installed sawtooth hangers for a ready-to-hang solution. Larger sized canvas prints will use two sawtooth hangers whereas smaller prints require only one.
Collect your tools
All canvas prints from Great Big Canvas come with sawtooth hangers, which help ensure a smooth and easy installation. These sawtooth hangers are designed for use with either a nail or a small picture-hanging hook.
Measure and mark
Once you’re ready to hang your art, have someone help you by holding the canvas in its designated spot on the wall. Use a measuring tape and pencil to make a mark on the wall directly above the center of the hardware.
Then, measure the distance between the top of the canvas, and the bottom of the sawtooth hanger. Once you have that measurement, tap your nail into the wall exactly that distance below the pencil mark you made earlier.
If you’re using a picture-hanging hook, make sure the bottom of your hook lines up with the sawtooth hanger.
Hang and make adjustments
Place the sawtooth hanger gently on the nail or picture-hanging hook. Then, step back and look at your artwork. Does it look straight? If not, use a level and gently shift it until it’s completely straight. Your canvas should be nearly flush with the wall and should hang securely from the sawtooth hanger.
Framed Prints
Our Framed Prints utilize a D-ring and wire hanger hardware. The hardware is already installed, ready to hang after it arrives at your door.
Wire hangers are the go-to choice for artisans and professionals. It's a classic solution that works for a myriad of wall types.
Wall Peels
Our wall peels are heavy grade vinyl with a matte finish, engineered with an unique adhesive, allowing the decal to be removed and reapplied multiple times. They are perfect for dorm rooms, kid rooms, doors, and more.
If you have recently painted we strongly recommend that you wait at least two weeks for normal paint, or at minimum two months for low or no VOC paint just to be safe. Fresh paint needs time to cure and applying a wall peel before the paint is cured will result in the wall peel failing to adhere to the wall over time.
Prep Your Surface
First, make sure the surface you are applying your Wall Peel to is clean and free of any dust or debris.
We do not recommend Wall Peels for textured or rough surfaces such as wallpaper or textiles. For smooth walls, paint finishes of flat or matte are ideal, Eggshell and Satin are also acceptable. Semi-gloss, Gloss, and stain resistant paints are not ideal for Wall Peels.
Peel and Stick
Once you have surface prepped, slowly peel off the backing and apply it to the smooth wall or other surface, just like a giant sticker. We suggest having someone assist or using a long, flat edge (like a yardstick or squeegee) to smooth it gently against the wall.
If you find your peel is crooked or has air bubbles, you can gently peel back from the corners and reapply to the wall as needed.
We believe art wields the power to inspire, energize, and transform people and places. Our team of curators and craftspeople are passionate about providing art that meets your unique vision and style.