You've chosen your piece, it's arrived, and it looks incredible — now comes the part people sometimes overthink: hanging it. Here's a straightforward guide that works for Egyptian homes.
What You'll Need
- Your Cutts & Pieces piece (with pre-drilled mounting holes or included hardware)
- A pencil and tape measure
- A level (or the free bubble-level app on your phone)
- An electric drill (for concrete or brick walls)
- Wall anchors and screws (for concrete walls)
Egyptian Walls: Concrete vs. Plaster
Most Egyptian apartments have concrete walls behind plaster. This means you'll need to drill and use wall anchors for anything heavier than a light canvas. Don't try to hammer a nail directly into concrete.
For heavier pieces (over ~2 kg): Use a masonry drill bit sized to match your wall anchors. Drill into the concrete, insert the anchor, then screw in. These hold extremely securely.
For lighter pieces: If drilling only into plaster (older buildings), standard plastic anchors and screws work well.
Step-by-Step: Single-Panel Pieces
- Decide exactly where you want the piece. Hold it against the wall and step back to check — use painter's tape to mark the corners temporarily if it helps.
- Mark the hanging point(s) with a pencil.
- Drill your hole(s), insert anchors, and screw in — leaving the screw head protruding slightly.
- Hang the piece and check it's level. Adjust as needed.
Step-by-Step: Multi-Panel and Strip Sets
For triptychs and strip sets, spacing matters. Our sets come with spacing recommendations. As a general rule:
- Horizontal strip sets: 3–5 cm gap between each strip
- Vertical arrangements: measure the total height you want to fill, subtract the combined piece heights, divide by the number of gaps
Mark all hanging points before drilling anything — it's much easier than adjusting after.
How High Should It Hang?
The standard rule is eye-level centre — the visual midpoint of the piece at roughly 145–155 cm from the floor. This works for most living room and bedroom placements.
Exception: if hanging above furniture (a sofa, bed, or console table), position the bottom of the piece roughly 20–25 cm above the top of the furniture.
Final Check
Before stepping back: hold a spirit level (or your phone) against the piece and confirm it's straight. Even a 1–2 degree tilt is visible from across the room.
Questions about a specific piece? Contact us at cutts-pieces.com — we're happy to advise.