About the product
Conventional hooks, also called nickel hooks, are traditional hook-and-wire hangers with an angled nail and a special crimp design. These picture hangers are the framing industry standard and ideal for hanging art, mirrors, home decor, and other similar wall-mounted items.
- Zinc-plated picture hook for drywall and wood-paneled walls
- Measures 1 1/16" long and 3/16" wide, nail measures 1 3/16" long and 16 gauge
- Holds up to 50 lbs
- Corrosion-resistant zinc finish
Instructions
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Mark the position of the hanger on the wall using a pencil, then hold the conventional hook in the marked position.
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Hammer the nail gently into the nail socket until the hook is flush against the wall. Maintain the proper downward nail angle consistently; elongating the nail hole in the wall will reduce the shear strength of the hook. Do not overhammer as it will weaken the nail's grip, especially in drywall.
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If you encounter a metal stud, move the hook slightly to the left or right of the stud position.
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If using two hooks, space them apart evenly and repeat steps 1-2. You can also double or "gang" nickel-plated hooks by placing two or three together side by side to gain additional holding power. TIP: When hanging hook & wire hung picture frames, pictures will hang straighter and be more secure over time with two conventional hangers.
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Hang the frame.
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To remove nickel-plated hooks, pull back directly from the nail head at the angle of the nail using fingers, pliers, or vise grips. Prying a hook away from the wall with a screwdriver or a similar tool will often damage the wall surface. TIP: If you have to use a hammer claw to remove the nail, place a flat, solid surface, like a thin book, between the hammer's head and the wall.
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To reuse a conventional hanger, ensure the hook and nail have not been bent or deformed.
