What Arrives With a Petrovic Print and What You Buy Separately

Hanging hardware is the small print most sellers bury. Here is what typically ships with a framed or canvas print, what does not, and how to avoid a second trip to the hardware shop.

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The short answer

Most ready-to-hang art prints ship with hanging hardware included, but it is not universal. Framed prints usually arrive with a wire or D-rings already fitted, so a single wall hook is all you need. Canvas editions often include a hanging kit in the box. Always check the product page, since sellers differ.

Whether a Hanging Kit Is Included

The honest answer depends on the seller, because hanging kits are not standardised across the print market. Framed prints from most studios arrive ready to hang, with the hardware fitted to the frame at the point of manufacture. A D-ring or strainer bar is usually in place, and the kit in the box covers the wall side, meaning a hook or nail. Canvas prints stretched on a bar frame hang on a single point too, and many sellers tuck a small kit into the packaging.

Auvrique does not currently offer editions of Nadezda Petrovic's work, so there is no product page to check here. For prints bought elsewhere, the inclusion of a kit is stated on the product page or in the listing's specifications section. If it is not stated, assume it is not included and budget for a hook. That costs very little and takes two minutes to fit.

What a Good Hanging Kit Contains

Kits vary, but a useful one covers more than a single nail. For a framed poster weighing under three kilograms, a simple hook holds fine. Heavier framed pieces and larger canvases need two hanging points and a level, because a single point lets the piece drift crooked over time. The weight of the print matters more than its size, so check the listed weight before choosing hardware.

Anyone planning placement first can read about the best sizes for a Petrovic print in a living room before buying hardware, since a larger piece changes what the wall needs. Those who prefer canvas can compare how a canvas edition hangs against a framed poster, because the two demand different fittings.

A short list of what a complete kit should hold:

A complete kit

Two hooks or screws rated above the print's listed weight
A wall plug for masonry or a plaster anchor for drywall
A spirit level or a phone app that does the same job
A pencil for marking the two hanging points before drilling

Hanging Without Buying Anything Extra

If the print arrives without a kit, the workaround is cheap. A single picture hook rated for the weight, bought from any hardware shop, handles most framed posters. For canvases, a screw driven into a wall plug at a slight upward angle carries the stretcher bar directly. Neither job needs specialist tools beyond a drill or a firm hand and a hammer.

The real risk is not the hardware but the wall type. Drywall holds a hook only where a stud or anchor sits behind it, and older plaster crumbles under over-tight screws. Anyone nervous about damage should read how to hang a canvas print without damaging the wall before starting. Ten minutes of preparation prevents a patched hole later, which is the outcome everyone is trying to avoid.

The kit is rarely the problem. The wall is, and nobody checks the wall until the drill is already running.

Key takeaways

Hanging kits are commonly included with ready-to-hang prints but are not guaranteed, so check the listing before checkout.
Framed prints usually arrive with hardware fitted to the frame, leaving only a wall hook to supply.
Heavier pieces need two hanging points and a level rather than a single nail.
Auvrique does not currently carry Petrovic editions, so kit details for her work depend entirely on the seller chosen.

Related questions

Do framed prints arrive ready to hang?

Usually yes. A framed print from a reputable seller comes with the frame assembled, the glazing fitted, and D-rings or a wire already attached. The only task left is fixing a hook to the wall. Some sellers also include the hook in the box, but this varies, so treat it as a bonus rather than an expectation.

What hardware do I need for a canvas print?

A stretched canvas is light for its size, so a single screw angled slightly upward into a wall plug holds most sizes. Larger canvases above roughly 80 centimetres wide hang better on two points, which keeps them level over time. A basic kit with plugs and screws covers all of this for a small cost.

Can I hang a print without drilling the wall?

Yes, within limits. Adhesive strips rated for the print's weight work on smooth painted walls and peel away cleanly, which suits renters. They fail on textured plaster, in humid rooms, and under direct sunlight, where the adhesive softens. For anything heavier than a few kilograms, a proper hook and plug remains the safer choice.

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