Every print order ships with a hanging kit and assembly instructions

The short answer is yes, but the kit is only as useful as the wall it meets. Weight, wall type, and the gap between a framed poster and a canvas print determine whether the hardware is enough or whether you need more.

Auvrique Editorial · Fine Art Editions

The short answer

Yes. A hanging kit is included with every print order, along with printed assembly instructions. The kit covers the standard fixings for a single hanging point or two hooks, depending on the piece. If you are ordering ready-to-hang prints for purchase, the hardware is already in the box. Large framed pieces over a certain weight may need additional wall anchors, which the instructions flag.

What the kit contains and what it does not

The included hardware is designed to get the piece on the wall without a separate trip to a hardware shop. A typical kit holds picture hooks or a single D-ring set, small screws, and a short set of instructions that show the spacing for the fixings. The exact contents vary by product type, because a framed poster and a canvas print carry weight differently and need different support. The instructions are printed, not digital, so they are available when you are standing at the wall with the box open. What the kit does not do is assess your wall. Plaster, drywall, brick, and older lath and plaster all take fixings differently, and the kit assumes a standard interior wall in reasonable condition.

If the piece is heavy or the wall is fragile, the standard fixings may not be enough. That is not a defect in the kit. It is a limit of any one-size set of hardware. The assembly instructions note where a heavier piece may need a wall anchor or a stud, and they flag the weight threshold where that becomes likely. The point of the kit is convenience, not a guarantee that every wall will take the piece without extra preparation. A buyer who knows the wall is solid brick or who is hanging above a fireplace should plan for additional fixings before opening the box.

When the standard kit is enough and when it is not

For most orders the kit is enough on its own. A lighter framed poster on a solid interior wall will usually take the included hooks without further hardware. A canvas print on the same wall is often easier still, because the piece is lighter and the hanging point is simpler. The instructions walk through marking the height, setting the hook, and checking the level, which is the part most people underestimate. A level matters more than the hardware does, because a well-fixed piece that hangs crooked reads worse than a slightly under-anchored piece that is straight.

The kit stops being enough when the wall is not standard or the piece is not light. Old plaster, hollow blocks, and walls with a skim over lath all need different fixings than a plain drywall screw. A piece that is large and framed also carries more weight at the hanging point, and the included hooks may be rated below what the wall can safely hold. In those cases the extra cost is usually small, but it is a separate purchase and it is not part of the order. Planning for it before the piece arrives avoids the gap between the box and the wall.

What changes the hardware you need

Wall material, because drywall, plaster, brick, and lath each take a different fixing
Weight of the piece, because a heavier framed poster puts more load on the hanging point
Size of the frame, because a wide frame can flex if the fixings are spaced too far apart
Height and location, because a piece above a heat source or in a damp room ages differently
Whether the wall is shared or rented, because some fixings leave more damage than others

How to plan the wall before the box arrives

The easiest way to avoid a second trip for hardware is to check the wall before the piece arrives. Look at the wall type first, then the weight of the piece once you know which size you are ordering. A buyer choosing between a framed poster and a canvas print should know that the framed option is usually heavier and more dependent on the wall behind it. The hanging kit is the same idea in both cases, but the margin for error is smaller with the heavier piece. If you are comparing options, it helps to read the size guidance for the room rather than guessing at the wall.

Height and sight line matter as much as the fixing. A piece hung too high reads as decoration rather than as part of the room, and a piece hung too low gets in the way of furniture. The assembly instructions give a starting point for height, but the room decides the final position. A portrait by this artist tends to carry a long gaze, and that changes where the eye lands when the piece is on the wall. If you are working out the room around the piece, the colour question is often more useful than the hardware question.

The kit gets the piece on the wall. The wall decides whether it stays there.

Key takeaways

A hanging kit is included with every print order, along with printed assembly instructions.
The standard hardware suits most interior walls and most pieces, but not all walls or all weights.
A heavier framed poster on brick, lath, or old plaster may need additional wall anchors.
Checking the wall before the box arrives is cheaper than buying hardware after the piece is unboxed.

Related questions

Does the hanging kit work for a canvas print as well as a framed poster?

Yes, but the two need different support. A canvas print is usually lighter and often uses a simpler hanging point, so the included hardware is more likely to be enough on its own. A framed poster carries more weight at the fixing, so the same kit may be adequate but the margin is smaller. The assembly instructions cover both, and they flag where a heavier piece needs more than the standard hooks.

What if my wall is plaster or old lath rather than drywall?

The standard kit assumes a solid interior wall in reasonable condition. Plaster and lath, hollow blocks, and brick each need different fixings, and the included hooks may not hold as well as they would in plain drywall. In those cases the extra hardware is usually inexpensive, but it is a separate purchase. The instructions note the weight threshold where additional anchors become likely, so you can plan before the piece arrives.

Do I need to buy anything extra for a large framed piece?

Not always, but large framed pieces are the most likely to need more than the included hardware. The weight at the hanging point is higher, and the wall has to carry it safely, not just hold it on the surface. If the wall is standard drywall and the piece is within the usual weight range, the kit is often enough. If the wall is fragile or the piece is heavy, plan for wall anchors or a stud fix before hanging.

From the Auvrique collection

Made to order · Every size