What kind of nails do you use for a sawtooth hanger?

A #4 will work but you’ll need to enlarge the holes in the hanger first. Finishing nails should not be used to mount to the wall, as the head is too small and slickly angled allowing for the sawtooth to slip off if bumped.

Can you glue on sawtooth hangers?

Q: How do you use a sawtooth hanger without a nail? A: Apply a heavy-duty glue designed for metal at the points in which the nails are typically inserted through the sawtooth hanger. Let the glue dry for at least 24 hours before hanging.

What should I hang a sawtooth hanger from?

Hammer in your nail on your pencil mark, then place the sawtooth hanger on the back of the frame below the center. Hammer in your nail on your pencil mark, then place the sawtooth hanger on top of the nail. See our step by step guide below.

What’s the best way to hang a sawtooth hanger?

Measure the frame’s width and mark the center point. Use a tape measure and a pencil or pen to make the mark. This will help you properly situate the sawtooth hanger once you’re ready to install it.

How do you hang a sawtooth picture frame?

A lot of sawtooth hangers have a mark in the very center to make it easier to line it up on the back of the frame. Secure the sawtooth hanger into place with 2 small nails. Take a nail, line it up with the hole in the hanger, and gently hammer it into place.

How do you attach a saw tooth hook to a frame?

Make a pencil mark at the centre point. Align the middle of the saw tooth hook with the mark (note: some saw tooth hooks have a mark in the middle to make this step easier). Make sure the hanger can’t be seen from above the top of the frame. Using a hammer, gently tap in the nails. Some saw tooth hooks come with screws rather than nails.

What kind of nails do you use to hang Sawtooth?

The nail will be really short so it doesn’t go through the front of the frame, so be careful to not catch your fingers with the hammer. Some sawtooth kits come with nails, and some come with screws.