How to Hang Your Ironform Piece

Your Ironform Studios piece is built to hang cleanly and stay there. Follow this guide for a professional result every time.

What You'll Need

  • Pencil
  • Tape measure or ruler
  • Spirit level (or the level app on your phone)
  • Power drill or hammer
  • Wall plugs (included with your order for masonry walls)
  • Screws (included)

Step 1 — Find Your Wall Studs (for larger pieces)

For mirrors and larger prints over 3kg, always anchor into wall studs or use appropriate wall plugs for your wall type. Use a stud finder or knock along the wall — a solid sound indicates a stud.

Step 2 — Mark Your Position

Hold your piece against the wall and use a pencil to lightly mark the top-centre position. Use a tape measure to ensure it's centred on your wall or within your chosen space. For a gallery wall arrangement, cut paper templates the same size as each piece and use painter's tape to trial the layout before drilling.

Step 3 — Check It's Level

Use a spirit level across the top of your marked position. A slightly off-level hang is one of the most common mistakes — take 30 seconds to check before you drill.

Step 4 — Drill and Fix

For plasterboard walls: drill a pilot hole and insert the included wall plug before screwing in. For timber or masonry: drill directly into the stud or use a masonry bit with wall plug. Use the screw depth appropriate for your wall — typically 30–40mm into the wall surface.

Step 5 — Hang and Adjust

Hook or slot your piece onto the fixed hanging point. Step back and check alignment from a distance — small adjustments can be made by shifting the wire or D-ring along the hanging point.

Wall Type Guide

  • Plasterboard / Drywall — use the included wall plugs and screws. Always try to hit a stud for heavier pieces.
  • Brick or Concrete — use a masonry drill bit and the included masonry plugs.
  • Timber walls / Panelling — screw directly into the timber with the included screws.
  • Tiles — use a diamond-tipped tile drill bit. Drill slowly with low pressure to avoid cracking.

Gallery Wall Tips

  • Keep consistent spacing between pieces — 8–10cm gaps look intentional and clean
  • Hang the largest or heaviest piece first as your anchor point
  • Mix sizes but keep a consistent visual weight across the arrangement
  • Odd numbers of pieces (3, 5) tend to look more natural than even numbers

Need Help?

If you're not confident hanging your piece yourself, we recommend engaging a local handyman — it's a 15-minute job for a professional. Contact us at hello@ironformstudios.com if you have any questions about hanging your specific piece.