What kind of nails should go in the wall to hang a picture using sawtooth hanger?

I am trying to hang a picture with dimensions 39*15 on the wall and it has 2 sawtooth hangers at top of each ends. What kind of nails (and their dimensions) should i put in wall to hold the sawtooth hanger? as in, flat head, brad (i am not even sure what they mean tho') and can i put the nail in directly in the wall?


this is my first time hanging a picture, any help/ suggestions much appreciatedWhat kind of nails should go in the wall to hang a picture using sawtooth hanger?
The type of nail would depend on the weight of the frame etc. If it is heavier than a few pounds than you want to nail directly into a stud if the spacing allows. A 4d(penny) box nail will work fine. Other options are screws with anchors if your wall covering is drywall, or there are several types of adhesive hangers. Scotch Brand makes some nice ones.What kind of nails should go in the wall to hang a picture using sawtooth hanger?
1. I would use nails that are at least one inch long, preferably ones with wide heads such as that of a roofing nail.





2. You can cut a piece of wire and wrap/twist/tie one end around each sawtooth hanger, leaving a little slack, and hammer one nail (at least two inches long) at an upfacing angle into the wall (making sure that you are nailing into a stud, which you can locate by tapping along the wall until you here a solid thump) and hang the picture on that by the wire.
Don't use plain nails! Use picture hanger hooks. They are cheap and available at any hardware store, home center or department store. They work great for pictures up to about 75 lbs. They do very little damage to the wall if you decide to move the pictures.





You do not need to find a stud for just a picture.