If a stud behind drywall is available always use the stud with a screw coming straight out of the stud through the drywall exposing about 1 2 3 4 far enough so the head is on the inside of the clock of an inch.
How high to hang a large wall clock.
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Weight driven clocks especially require sturdy hanging and may be hung as high as 80 inches from the ground.
Hanging the wall clock requires securing it to a wall stud or wall anchor with a screw or nail.
Unfortunately there s no one answer on how high you should hang your wall clock but there are tips to consider for choosing an ideal place.
You can also hang a clock on a wall with nothing around it.
Hang it where everyone can see it now it may seem overly obvious to say hang your clock where everyone can see it but a good rule of thumb is to make sure it s viewable from anywhere a person might.
Sometimes a large clock turns out to be the perfect choice of art for a wall that is a challenge to decorate.
This ensures the clock stays in place even if vibration is an issue as is the case with chiming clocks and cuckoo clocks.
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If you love clocks as much as i do you ll be guaranteed to enjoy these articles i ve written about decorating with clocks of any size and color.
A large clock gives a room a beautiful focal point and at the same time serves a useful purpose.
Depending on your décor it may look better in different places.
Use the stud finder to locate a stud in your desired hanging location.
Now you may hang the clock on the wall a secure screw coming directly out of the wall works well for this clock.
If you choose to hang the clock on a plaster brick or drywall surface proceed to step 5.
These are the support 2 by 4 pieces of wood behind the drywall and we ll use these as the main support for the heavy wall clock to keep it from falling off the wall.
There are many different opinions on where to hang your wall clock.
Hanging one in a specific spot such as over a couch presents.
A wall like this can t be too long otherwise even a large clock will look out of place because let s face it most large clocks need a little support my favourite large clocks.
Hanging a large clock over a couch.
How to hang your wall clock.