How to Hang Your Metal Print

Introduction

Simple tools. Secure results. Stunning artwork.

Your metal print arrives ready to hang with a professional cleat mounting system. Every shipment includes the wall cleat, drywall screws, and a mini bubble level. You do not need specialty tools or a complicated bracket kit. What follows is the same four-step process I include with every ChromaLuxe metal piece.

Step 1 — Position the cleat

Decide where you want the print to hang. Hold the wall cleat against the wall at the height you want the top edge of the artwork to sit. Using one of the included drywall screws, drive a screw through the center hole of the cleat. Leave it snug enough that you can still pivot the bar slightly for leveling.

Step 2 — Level the cleat

Place the included mini bubble level on top of the cleat, as shown below. Adjust the bar until it reads level left to right. Take your time here. A level cleat means a level print.

Step 3 — Secure the cleat

Drive screws through the left and right holes to lock the cleat in place. If you prefer, drill small pilot holes first so the screws do not shift the bar as you tighten them. Confirm the cleat is still level before moving on.

Step 4 — Hang the print

Lift the print and slide it onto the wall cleat. The mating bracket on the back of the print hooks over the lip of the wall cleat. Adjust left or right until the piece is centered where you want it.

That is it. Your artwork is securely mounted and ready to enjoy for years to come.

Large prints

If your print is larger than 40" × 60", I strongly recommend drywall anchors for the added weight. Standard drywall screws work well for smaller sizes on typical walls. Anchors are available at any hardware store or online.

Acrylic prints

LumaChrome acrylic prints ship with a similar French cleat system. The wall steps are essentially the same. If you ordered acrylic and want confirmation before you drill, contact us and I will walk you through it.

Where the specs live

For construction layers, care instructions, packaging, and the full print FAQ, see About the Prints. That page is the reference. This one is the installation walkthrough.

Once the print is on the wall, light finishes the job. For color temperature, CRI, aim angle, and fixture options, see Lighting Your Print.

New collectors may also find the Collector's Guide helpful. Thank you for supporting independent art and bringing the beauty of the natural world into your space.

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