How to use a laser level to hang pictures

How to use a laser level to hang pictures?

Contrary to what many people might believe, laser levels are not only useful for professional construction projects. It wouldn’t be wrong to state that laser levels have a universal utility. You could use them for hanging wallpapers, installing a long shelf, building a cabinet or deck and putting up tile for your kitchen’s backsplash. What’s more, you could also use laser levels to hang pictures in your home. Unbelievable? Let me teach you how to use a laser level for hanging pictures.

Advantages of Using Laser Levels to Hang Pictures?

Free your hand. Since you have the laser level mounted on the wall or on a tripod, one hand of you will be free to hammer the nails where you'd eventually hang the frames

Allow more possibilities. Laser levels also let you hang pictures at an angle

Mark hanger location. If you're going to hang a full row of pictures of identical sizes on the wall, the level will also be helpful to mark the hanger location in addition to marking the frame location

Steps of Using A Laser Level for Hanging Pictures?

Step # 1: Get all the tools you may need

Besides the laser level, you will need a whole host of tools to get the job done. Make sure you have it BEFORE you start working on the project. Otherwise, as people with experience might testify, there’s nothing more frustrating than not finding the desired tool midway through.

Below are the tools you should have …

Measuring tape
Hammer
Drill
Drive Bits and Drill Bits
Pencil
Blue Tape

Step # 2: Decide the Hanging Place

First things first, you need to decide the exact place where you want to place the picture.
Once you’ve done that, get a hammer, a nail, and a measuring tape.
Now use the measuring tape to measure the distance from the floor to the spot in a straight line where you want to place the picture.
Once you’ve measured it, note down the distance. Next, put the nail on the wall and place the frame.

Step # 3: Get the laser level

In the previous step, you noted down the distance from the floor to the point where you put the frame. As you’d have guessed, it would be difficult repeating the same process with other frames. That’s where a laser level will come to your rescue.

Use a self-leveling laser level, all you need to do is to set it up on a tripod for it to start giving accurate signals.

Step # 4: Use the laser level

Take the leveled laser level, and point it at the point where you set the first frame.
Once the laser’s dot meets that point, turn the level around towards the other wall where you want to hang the picture.
Mark the angle on the wall with a chalk. For every new picture, you’ve to repeat this procedure.

Step # 5: Final Step

Once you have drawn a mark, take out the hammer and using it, hammer a nail into the exact spot which you had marked earlier.
Afterward, secure the frame of the picture on the nail and by using the laser, align its top.

3D Green Laser Level 360 Outdoor Self Leveling Line Laser DKLL12tdP02

3D Green Laser Level 360 Outdoor Self Leveling Line Laser DKLL12tdP02

$83.99

With 3-line modes of vertical, horizontal, and cross, DKLL12tdP02 12 lines Green Laser Level with accessories is specially designed for home renovation and house construction projects. It is perfect for a variety of uses, including flooring, tile layout, paneling, wallpapering, stenciling, wainscoting, finish carpentry, wall stud layout, and partition installation. Featuring a 3x360¡ã 12-line green line laser, this DEKO laser level is suitable for both indoor and outdoor projects.

INVERTED LAYOUT: Compared with DKLL12PB1 and DKLL12PB2, this model applies the inverted layout which is especially useful when you are working with screeds, floors, or tiles.
REMOTE CONTROL: Max 10 meters remote control distance makes users' work easier, more efficient, and more intelligent.
BATTERY: A lithium battery of large capacity guarantees a long working time. The operating time with 3 laser planes is around 240 minutes.
EXTENDED: With proper accessories, such as 360 degrees rotary base and a tripod, you can make better use of the laser level. An adjustable basement makes laser level to be installed at any height. The magnetic wall bracket kit allows flush attachment to metal and steel surfaces and walls.
GREEN LASER: The DKLL12PB2 offers a green laser that is much brighter than standard red beams and remains visible under the strong sunshine, the leveling laser has a working range of up to 98 Ft diameter.
VISIBILITY: Brighter diodes increase visibility and project bright crossing horizontal and vertical lines for various leveling and layout applications. The high-precision laser transmitter ensures a clear and accurate green beam. The working range is up to 30 meters.
SELF LEVELING: The self-leveling range is within ¡À4 degrees. When the laser level is tilted for more than ¡À4 degrees, it will automatically give you a sound and light notification, which guarantees an accurate start for your job.

Brand: DEKO

Model Number: DKLL12tdP02

Laser Wavelength: 520nm

N.W: 0.62 kg

Dimensions: 130mm*80mm*125mm

Laser line width: 1.5 mm/ 5m away

Automatic leveling range: ¡À3¡ã

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Instead of measuring each wall one by one with a spirit level, DEKO¡¯s 3D laser level can do the task with one push of a button.

The rotary base enables the user to test any dimension of the buildings they want.

It?makes it?easier for customers to verify whether their hanging-ups are horizontal or vertical enough.

The clean beam can easily fulfill the need for in-house usage and the operation of laser level is also pretty simple.

The laser level can fix the tiny incline within 3?degrees.

This function allows users to do the measuring sometimes by holding the machine in their hands.

The alarm will?be triggered if the incline angle is over 3?degrees, then, users need to adjust the level manually until the incline angle is within 3?degrees so the laser level can provide us the right checking result.

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