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Using a hanging kit, however, gives you more flexibility and a lower chance of uneven hanging than brackets because it is wire-based and can easily be adjusted.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>All of Frame Destination’s complete \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/picture-frames/metal.html\">metal picture frame\u003C/a> packages include a complementary hanging kit. You can also buy individual hanging kits from us compatible with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/c/metal-side-loading-frame-hanging-kit.html\">metal side-loading picture frames\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/c/metal-back-loading-frame-hanging-kit.html\">metal back-loading picture frames\u003C/a>. When you order a complete frame package from us we will automatically include the correct hanging kit for your frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Our side-loading metal picture frame hanging kits include:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Plastic-coated wire\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Two (2) Omni hangers with screws\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Two (2) self-adhesive wall bumpers\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"alignleft\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/pre-image-1/pre-image-1.png\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_237,h_180,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661454189/blog/pre-image-1/pre-image-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Metal Picture Frame Hanging Kit from Frame Destination\" class=\"wp-post-1956 wp-image-5335\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661454189\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\u003C/div>\n\n\n\u003Cp>You’ll need a flat-head screwdriver to properly attach the Omni hangers to the frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This is step-by-step guide to attaching your hanging kit to your side-loading metal frame. (Please note the hanging kit and instructions for wood frames are different.)\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\n\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Step-by-Step Instruction\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step-1-with-text-1/step-1-with-text-1.png\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-post-1956 wp-image-5339\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_180,h_237,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661454187/blog/step-1-with-text-1/step-1-with-text-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Step 1\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661454187\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Position the Omni hangers approx. 1/3 of the way down from the frame’s top. Ex: If the frame is 10” high, place the hangers 3” below the top of the frame.\u003Cbr>\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step-2-1/step-2-1.png\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-post-1956 wp-image-5340\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_180,h_237,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661454185/blog/step-2-1/step-2-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Step 2\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661454185\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cbr>Using a flat-head screwdriver, screw the hangers into the frame’s channel. They should fit snugly.\u003Cbr>\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step-3-1/step-3-1.png\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-post-1956 wp-image-5341\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_180,h_237,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661454182/blog/step-3-1/step-3-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661454182\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cbr>The holes of the hangers should face inward and be even with the top of the frame to properly attach the wire.\u003Cbr>\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step-4-1/step-4-1.png\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-post-1956 wp-image-5345\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_180,h_237,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661454180/blog/step-4-1/step-4-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661454180\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cbr>Thread the wire through the top of the hole in the Omni hanger.\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step-5-1/step-5-1.png\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-post-1956 wp-image-5346\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_180,h_237,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661454177/blog/step-5-1/step-5-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661454177\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cbr>Wrap the wire in the pattern outlined in steps 5-10 to ensure it’s securely attached.\u003Cbr>\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step-6-1/step-6-1.png\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-post-1956 wp-image-5347\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_180,h_237,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661454175/blog/step-6-1/step-6-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661454175\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cbr>Pull the end of the wire up to one side of the original wire line.\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step-7-1/step-7-1.png\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-post-1956 wp-image-5348\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_180,h_237,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661454172/blog/step-7-1/step-7-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661454172\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cbr>Cross the end of the wire across the original wire line.\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step-8-1/step-8-1.png\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-post-1956 wp-image-5349\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_180,h_237,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661454169/blog/step-8-1/step-8-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661454169\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cbr>Tuck the end of the wire behind the original wire.\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step-9-1/step-9-1.png\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-post-1956 wp-image-5350\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_180,h_237,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661454167/blog/step-9-1/step-9-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661454167\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cbr>Wrap the end tightly around the original wire line, staying close to the hanger.\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step-10-1/step-10-1.png\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-post-1956 wp-image-5351\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_180,h_237,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661454164/blog/step-10-1/step-10-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661454164\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cbr>Continue wrapping the end of the wire around the original wire line to form a secure hold.\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step-11-1/step-11-1.png\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-post-1956 wp-image-5352\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_180,h_237,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661454162/blog/step-11-1/step-11-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661454162\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cbr>Snip off any excess wire.\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step-12-1/step-12-1.png\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-post-1956 wp-image-5353\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_180,h_237,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661454160/blog/step-12-1/step-12-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661454160\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cbr>Repeat the procedure on the other side.\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Before repeating the procedure with the second hanger, be sure you leave enough slack in the wire so that the frame hangs at your desired level. Less slack means the frame will not “sink” as much after hanging, while more slack means the frame will sit lower and possibly lean forward.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Finally, place on the wall bumpers to the back of the frame, one in each bottom corner. This will protect your wall from being scratched by the frame. Want more framing tips? See our guide to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/diy/hanging-picture-frames-without-nails\">hanging art without nails\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"alignleft\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Final_Image-1/Final_Image-1.png\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_213,h_284,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661454158/blog/Final_Image-1/Final_Image-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-1956 wp-image-5354\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661454158\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"alignleft\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Window-Diagram-1/Window-Diagram-1.png\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_260,h_295,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661454155/blog/Window-Diagram-1/Window-Diagram-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-1956 wp-image-5355\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661454155\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\u003C/div>\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated November 2, 2021\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n","2016-03-10T14:13:09","2023-06-29T18:16:50",[146],{"name":147,"slug":148},"DIY","diy",{"url":150,"label":151},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/frame-position-handing-FI.jpg","Instructions on how to position and attach a hanging kit to a metal picture frame",{"name":153},"Artie The Panda",{"title":140,"metaDesc":155,"metaKeywords":156,"canonical":157,"schema":158},"Detailed instructions on how to position and attach your Frame Destination picture hanging kit onto the back of a side-loading metal picture 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