3M CLAW(TM) 25 lb. Drywall Picture Hanger With Spot Markers, Heavyweight Hanging Solution for Room Decor and Office Decor, Including Mirrors or Large Art – 5 Pack

I love artwork. I hate hanging it up. Proof in point, I've had a collection of artwork I've been wanting to display in my office at work for probably 6 months and, even having discovered the 3M CLAW when I was getting frames for some of it, it's taken me this long to finally get them and to put up that artwork. I was afraid that this product could not be as good as advertised. I'm very pleased to now be able to report it is every bit as advertised. And, the first as-advertised bit is that you really don't need any tools. Certainly no hammer. Just some firm pressure and the two claws pieces do the job for you. Between the instructions, the features built into the claw, and the design of the multi-use nature of the spot markers, I found it very easy to hang up 4 pieces myself using just 1 of the 5 spot markers ... leaving me the other 4 if I ever need to move things. Took me maybe 45 minutes total (including moving furniture out of the way and moving it back). The process is surprisingly simple ... but ingeniously designed. You arrange the spot marker on the back of the piece you need to hang based on how it will be hung. You arrange the artwork on the wall and apply just enough pressure for the spot marker to adhere to the wall. Remove the artwork and make a dot at the designated spot on the spot marker. Remove the spot marker and now align that dot with the designated plate on the CLAW ... and once level, just press it in. Once in, hang the artwork. The entire process is based on just holding the artwork where you want to it be when finished ... and the spot marker and CLAW naturally "do the match" to determine where the CLAW has to be for that to happen. None of the usual headaches of having to do precise measurements and still hope you're close enough for things to look right. While 1 piece was by itself ... 3 that I hung together aligned the way I was wanting them to so that was really nice. Now that the primary pieces are in place, I can take in the rest and know how they'll have to go in relation to the initial group. A follow-up task that I now look forward to instead of dreading. Having used double-side tape or other such "wall markers" in other crude implementations of these wall spot markers, I know the overall idea isn't new. But, for 3M to be able to start off with such a crude concept and to develop a formal system combining a simple but effective spot marker with their CLAW is just amazing. And, is easily the best way I've seen yet to get something hung up easily, quickly, and accurately. The fact they have them in different weight classes is another great feature. I opted for the 25-lb set instead of the 15-lbs set because 1) I knew getting a set of the same class would be cheapest (I could get 2 packs for 10 total for less than a multi-pack of 8 total) and that 2) a 25-lb CLAW can hang anything that a 15-LB CLAW could even easier. In my case, I had one large canvas, two tall framed prints, and then 1 large all-metal print. The metal print was easily the heaviest ... but while I was certain it was less than 15 lbs, I was more comfortable doubling the weight capacity instead of being "just below" the limit. The 45 lbs or 65 lbs options would probably be fore something really heavy like a mirror or small display shelf. A great system with a lot of possibilities! Glad someone finally figured out how to make such an idea a reality!

just as described. they work perfect! easy to install! and manual is included as well. super sturdy once installed. just the right size for my picture frames. i like how they look (super minimal)! will definitely buy more for my next project.

I was a tad bit wary of the claims but I have to admit these definitely work! I had a concrete wall figure to hang and these hooks had no issue with the weight. It is very secure.

Okay, yes! You definitely need this. I was dreading putting up this 24x36 painting by myself because every time I tried it wasn’t level or I couldn’t mark it correctly. My painting has 2 hooks that I couldn’t for the life of me mark them straight. I wish I got this product before I made multiple large screw holes in my apartment wall lol. Pushing the hooks in with my thumbs was impossible for me, so I ended up using a wrench and a hammer (a tip I saw in another review). I held the hook steady with the wrench against the wall to prevent the hammer from smashing the hook, then hammered on the wrench. It worked like a breeze once I tried that! Only thing was, two of the markers I first used wasn’t very sticky at all on the adhesive side and wouldn’t stick to the wall. So i had to open another two which then worked. I used the 25 lb hooks for my 24x36 framed canvas painting, and they worked perfectly. Highly recommend!

I needed to hang several larger (but not excessively heavy) pictures in a room that we recently updated. I usually use drywall anchors because I want to be confident that what I hang stays on the wall. As a part of the update I hung Type 2 wallpaper (fabric backed vinyl that's typically used in commercial areas) because I wanted something durable and did not want to do this room again. Consequently, I didn't want to drill big holes for anchors. I tried these Claw hangers because it seemed they would minimize damage to the wallcovering while being strong enough to securely hold the pictures. These picture hangers were pretty easy to install. Because of the wallcovering I needed to punch small starter holes with a nail to make it easier to get through the material. I also used a small hammer to ensure the hangers were all the way into the drywall. Once in the wall they seemed very secure and I had confidence they would support the pictures. I'm satisfied with these hangers and I'm happy to have given them an try.

Simple to use. They are a little expensive for what they are... though I think they are worth the money

I had 2 large mirrors that weighed about 25lbs each. Researched how to hang them and came across the claw. To my surprise it worked perfectly! Had to use a hammer to get the claw into the wall but it worked. The mirrors are hanging securely now and didn’t make a ton of holes in my wall!

These came with the wrong spot markers. In the photo you can see the correct size spot marker on the upper left. The markers provided are the size for the 45 lb claw which I also show for comparison in the photo. The Amazon product description photo shows the correct size spot markers. That said, the claws themselves are the best hangers I've ever used. They are strong & easier to align than the kind with the angled nail. The spot markers are a challenge to use on heavier pieces.

Super fáciles de usar, prácticos me encantaron !!

Solid!

Love these! So good. Work well

This is a brilliant product. It holds, and is easy to install. Will be buying more

I should have used this before. No mess. Perfect for my reinforced false wall.