Review on National Hardware N260-143: Heavy Duty Picture Hanger French 🖼️ Cleat Bracket, 12 inch Aluminum - Holds 100lbs, Bubble Level Included by Michelle Langley

I would give 6 (or even 10 - why not!) stars if I could. This is most useful when hanging large, heavy paintings or wall hangings. I had a large solid wood sign that was given to me at a previous job. Behind it were two hooks in the shape of a triangle. I hate these things. Even with a picture hanging device, this is difficult to achieve (and IMPOSSIBLE without one). You ended up scratching the wall too. I had never heard of this product and didn't even know it existed. But it sounded good, so I got it. IMPRESSIVE! The simplest suspension of a large and heavy object. It comes with its own (disposable) level. I attached a bracket to the back of the nameplate (using my own level to make sure it sits flat and level) and the screws provided. Then I installed the wall portion of the bracket. I recommend that you install a machine screw on one end, then align and mark the position for the screw on the other end. This is the easiest way to level up. Then mark other screws and install between them as needed. The included bubble level slips off the bracket, be sure to remove it before hanging the painting, or you won't be able to hang it because the brackets don't fit together properly. I used my own screws to attach the bracket to the wall. Luckily the bracket went where it was where I wanted to pass the plaque over the stem so I used a long bolt to attach it to the bar. I then used my own drywall anchors for the other mounting screws. I've found this to be the best way to attach anything to drywall. Once both mounts are in place, simply take the picture and slide the mount onto the wall mount. It is so easy! A note: pay close attention and install the correct bracket on the painting and the correct bracket on the wall and in the correct orientation. The instructions are not very clear and the illustrations are not very helpful. Just hold the two brackets before attaching anything and make sure the bracket, you want to attach to the painting slides down and over the bracket that is attached to the wall. As long as this is the case, orient them correctly. You simply take the picture and attach it to the wall mount. It is so easy! A note: pay close attention and install the correct bracket on the painting and the correct bracket on the wall and in the correct orientation. The instructions are not very clear and the illustrations are not very helpful. Simply hold the two brackets before attaching anything and make sure the bracket you want to attach to the painting slides down and over the bracket that is attached to the wall. As long as this is the case, orient them correctly. You simply take the picture and attach it to the wall mount. It is so easy! A note: pay close attention and install the correct bracket on the painting and the correct bracket on the wall and in the correct orientation. Instructions aren't very clear and the illustrations aren't very helpful. Simply hold the two brackets before attaching anything and make sure the bracket you want to attach to the painting slides down and over the bracket that is attached to the wall. As long as this is the case, orient them correctly. It's very clear overall and the illustrations aren't very helpful. Just hold the two brackets before attaching anything and make sure the bracket you want to attach to the painting slides down and over the bracket, which is attached to the wall. As long as this is the case, orient them correctly. It's very clear overall and the illustrations aren't very helpful. Simply hold the two brackets before attaching anything and make sure the bracket you want to attach to the painting slides down and over the bracket that is attached to the wall. As long as this is the case, orient them correctly.