Picture, mirror and shelf hanging in Long Island City
Art, heavy mirrors, gallery walls and floating shelves — hung level, with hardware matched to the wall and the weight.
A picture hook that holds in drywall will pull straight out of old plaster, and a floating shelf needs something solid behind it. In Long Island City, Queens homes we work out what the wall is, pick hardware for the weight, lay the arrangement out with you, and hang it level — one heavy mirror or a whole gallery wall.
What’s included
- Framed art and gallery walls, laid out before drilling
- Heavy mirrors on French cleats or heavy-duty hardware
- Floating and bracket shelves into studs, concrete or masonry
- Coat hooks, towel bars and entryway racks
- Renter-friendly options for light pieces
- Holes patched when pieces come down
Heavy art and mirrors
Weight decides the hardware. Light frames go up on picture hooks; heavy mirrors and large canvases get a French cleat or heavy-duty anchors into studs, concrete or masonry. Everything gets checked level before we pack up.
Shelves that stay put
A floating shelf carries its whole load on its fixings, so it needs a stud, concrete or masonry behind it — not bare drywall. We size the bracket to what the shelf will actually hold. Books weigh a lot more than plants.
Renting? Drill now, patch later
Many leases allow small holes for hanging things, as long as they're patched when you leave. Light frames can go up without drilling; heavy pieces need real anchors. Check your lease, and when you move out, we can patch the holes.
Useful to send us
- Photos of each piece, with rough size and weight
- A photo of the wall
- A layout idea, if you have one
- What the shelves need to hold
A photo does most of the work. It’s how the quote gets accurate.
Work we refer out
- Picture lights or sconces that need wiring — electrical work for a licensed master electrician.
We'll tell you when you need a licensed pro. Everything we refer out →
Straight answers
How much should I pay someone to hang pictures?
It depends on how many pieces, how heavy they are, and the wall. One mirror and a 12-frame gallery wall are different jobs. Send photos and you get a quote before we start.
How do I hang heavy art in a rental?
Anchor it into a stud, concrete or masonry with hardware sized for the weight, and patch the holes when you move out. Adhesive strips suit light frames only — never a heavy mirror.
Can I hang things without drilling?
Light frames, yes — adhesive strips and hooks work on smooth painted walls. Anything heavy, or anything hanging over a bed or a couch, should be anchored into the wall.
Related jobs
Curtain rods, blinds & shades
Rods, blinds and blackout shades — including the wide floor-to-ceiling glass in Long Island City towers.
TV mounting
TVs mounted level and solid on drywall, metal studs, concrete or prewar plaster. The wall decides the hardware.
Drywall & plaster patching
Anchor holes, dents, doorknob holes and old mount holes — filled, sanded smooth and ready for paint.
Send a photo. Get a quote.
Describe the job and your building's rules. You get a quote before we start.