Oooooo La La - French Cleats

Hanging very large or heavy objects can present special problems, but I have a solution, it's called a French cleat. I'll tell you how it's done! The way it works is that you have two lengths of wood, one screwed into the wall studs and one screwed into the back of the item you're hanging. First measure the width of what you're hanging and cut a one by six to the same measurement. With a blade of your circular saw set to a forty-five degree angle, cut the wood in half along the entire length. Now you're ready to hang it. Use a level and a stud finder to mark the location. Place one side of the cleat against the wall. It needs to sit to the lowest part of the angle against the wall and you have a channel where the second strip will fit. Now secure the other strip of wood to the back of your piece. Once both parts are in place, simply hang the piece on the wall. The French cleat distributes weight evenly across the entire length. Super stregth for a great look!