Should you hang a 36x24 poster frame vertically or horizontally?

Determine the placement and orientation of a poster-sized frame based on the orientation of the artwork it frames and where the piece is going to be displayed. The DIY Network website offers a video and tutorial on picture-hanging techniques.

Trace framed artwork onto craft paper to create templates to assist with picture hanging. To determine placement of a picture or group of pictures, cut out the tracing(s) and tape the template(s) to the wall using painter's tape. Use appropriate hardware, a hammer and nails or other recommended hanging supplies and a level, to hang the frame securely on the wall.