Step 7 of 8 · Hang a Picture Without Cracking the Wall
If the wall cracked or the anchor pulled: patch first
If the wall cracked or the anchor pulled: patch first — step 7 of 8 in Hang a Picture Without Cracking the Wall. Fill the damaged hole with spackle, let it dry, sand flush, then touch up with matching paint.
Free home & diy tip: If the wall cracked or the anchor pulled: patch first (step 7 of 8 from "Hang a Picture Without Cracking the Wall").
Fill the damaged hole with spackle, let it dry, sand flush, then touch up with matching paint. Move the new hole at least 5 cm away from the old one — damaged drywall paper will not grip an anchor again. In plaster, use setting compound instead of spackle for a harder repair.
For a gallery wall of multiple frames: lay them out on the floor first. Photograph the layout. Measure the spacing between centers. Transfer to the wall using painter's tape outlines. Hang the center piece first, then work outward.
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