How to Hang Skateboard Deck Wall Art: Step-by-Step Guide for Every Wall Type

Last updated: May 2026 · By Stanislav Arnautov · Berlin

Hanging a DeckArts skateboard deck wall art piece takes approximately 5 minutes per deck and requires only basic tools that most households have. Every DeckArts order includes stainless steel wall anchor hardware. This guide covers the complete process for single decks, diptychs, and triptychs, on all standard domestic wall types (masonry, plasterboard/drywall, and wood stud).

Tools and Hardware Needed

Included with every DeckArts order: Stainless steel wall anchors and screws. The stainless steel is corrosion-resistant and suitable for bathroom and high-humidity installations.

Tools you need (standard household tools):

• Pencil (for marking the wall)
• Tape measure
• Spirit level (or a level app on your phone — most smartphones have this built in)
• Drill with the appropriate bit for your wall type (see Step 3)
• Screwdriver (or drill with screwdriver bit)

Optional: A stud finder (for plasterboard/drywall walls — useful if you want to hang in a stud rather than using a plasterboard anchor).

Step 1: Determine the Hanging Height

The standard hanging height for wall art is 155–165 cm from the floor to the centre of the art object. This places the art at adult standing eye level — the standard used by MoMA New York, the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, and the National Gallery London.

For a DeckArts deck (85 cm tall): if the art centre is at 160 cm from the floor, the art bottom is at 160 − 42.5 = 117.5 cm from the floor, and the art top is at 160 + 42.5 = 202.5 cm from the floor. Both are within the standard ceiling height of 240 cm.

Modification for above-furniture installations: If hanging above a sofa or bed, also calculate the gap between the furniture top and the art bottom (target: 15–20 cm). Use whichever measurement places the art higher: the standard eye-level height or the furniture-gap height. For tall headboards (110–130 cm), the headboard-gap rule usually places the art centre higher than 165 cm — use the gap rule in this case.

Modification for bedrooms: The above-bed hanging height is typically 165–170 cm from the floor (slightly higher than the living room standard) to account for the elevated viewing angle from a sitting or reclining position in a raised bed.

Mark your target art centre height on the wall with a pencil.

Step 2: Mark the Wall Anchor Position

The DeckArts deck's wall hardware attaches near the top of the deck. The specific distance from the art centre to the wall anchor position is documented in the hardware installation sheet included with your order. Typically, the anchor is positioned approximately 35–40 cm above the art centre (i.e., near the deck's top).

For a single deck: From your pencil mark at the art centre height, measure upward by the documented anchor offset distance (e.g., 38 cm). Make a second pencil mark at this position — this is your wall anchor position. Mark the horizontal centre of your target installation position.

For a multi-deck installation (diptych/triptych): See the multi-deck section below for horizontal positioning of multiple anchor points.

Step 3: Wall Type — Which Anchor to Use

The correct wall anchor depends on your wall type. The three most common domestic wall types:

Masonry (brick or concrete): The most common wall type in European apartments and houses. Use plastic rawlplugs (wall plugs) with standard wood or masonry screws. Drill size: match the rawlplug size (typically 6mm or 8mm). Depth: 40–50 mm into the masonry. Masonry is the most secure wall type for hanging; a correctly installed rawlplug in masonry can hold significant weight.

Plasterboard / drywall (hollow wall): Common in North American construction and in partition walls in European buildings. If you can locate a wood stud behind the plasterboard: drill directly into the stud with a wood screw (no anchor needed; most secure option). If drilling between studs: use a plasterboard anchor (toggle bolt, butterfly anchor, or Molly bolt — these expand behind the plasterboard to distribute the load). A single DeckArts deck weighs approximately 0.8–1.2 kg; a standard plasterboard anchor rated at 10+ kg is more than adequate.

Solid wood or wood panelling: Drill directly with a wood screw, no anchor needed. Pilot hole recommended (slightly smaller diameter than the screw) to prevent splitting.

If uncertain of your wall type: tap the wall with your knuckle. A solid thud indicates masonry; a hollow knock indicates plasterboard. A stud finder can confirm the presence and position of studs behind plasterboard.

Step 4: Drill and Install the Anchor

For masonry: Use a masonry drill bit (these have a carbide tip and are specifically designed for brick/concrete — they look slightly different from standard twist drill bits). Drill at the marked position to the appropriate depth (40–50 mm). Blow or vacuum out the drill dust. Insert the plastic rawlplug — it should fit snugly with slight resistance; if it falls in freely, use a larger rawlplug. Drive the screw through the DeckArts hardware and into the rawlplug, tightening until the hardware is firm against the wall.

For plasterboard into stud: Use a standard twist drill bit for a pilot hole, then drive a wood screw directly into the stud. No anchor needed.

For plasterboard between studs: Use the plasterboard anchor manufacturer's instructions. Most toggle-type anchors require: drill a hole of the specified diameter (typically 10–12mm for toggle bolts), insert the folded toggle through the hole, pull the toggle flat against the back of the plasterboard, tighten the screw from the front.

After installation, give the hardware a firm pull to test. It should not move. If it pulls out or feels loose, the anchor has not gripped correctly — try a larger anchor or a different anchor type.

Step 5: Hang and Level

Hook the DeckArts deck onto the wall anchor. The DeckArts hardware system uses a hook-style mount: the rear hardware on the deck hooks onto the wall-mounted anchor, allowing the deck to hang flush against the wall with the mounting hardware invisible from the front.

Once hung, check the deck is vertical using a spirit level (place the level against the deck's side edge). If the deck is not vertical, the wall anchor may be slightly off-centre relative to the deck's hardware — adjust by lifting and re-hooking at a slightly different position. Most DeckArts hardware systems have a small adjustment range built in for fine-tuning vertical alignment.

Step back and view from the room's normal viewing distance (2–3 metres for a living room; 1–1.5 metres for a bedroom or hallway). Adjust if needed.

Multi-Deck Installations: Diptych and Triptych

Multi-deck installations (diptych = 2 decks, triptych = 3 decks) require all anchor positions to be at the same height and correctly spaced horizontally.

Horizontal spacing: Standard DeckArts multi-deck installations use 15 cm gaps between adjacent deck edges. Each deck is 20 cm wide, so the centre-to-centre distance between adjacent decks is 20 + 15 = 35 cm. The anchor-to-anchor horizontal distance is therefore also 35 cm (since each deck has a single central anchor).

For a triptych (3 decks): Mark three anchor positions on the wall. The left anchor is at the left deck's centre horizontal position. The centre anchor is 35 cm to the right of the left anchor. The right anchor is 35 cm to the right of the centre anchor. Total installation width: 3 × 20 cm + 2 × 15 cm = 90 cm, with anchors at positions 0, 35, and 70 cm from the leftmost anchor.

Critical: all anchor positions must be at the same height. Use a spirit level or a long ruler/straight edge to mark a horizontal line at the anchor height, then mark the individual anchor positions along this line. Do not rely on measuring each position independently from the floor — floor height variations in a room can cause the anchor positions to be at slightly different heights if measured independently.

Method: Mark the leftmost anchor position (height and horizontal). Place a spirit level horizontally with one end at the leftmost anchor mark. Draw a light horizontal pencil line at the anchor height extending across the full installation width. Mark the centre and right anchor positions at 35 cm and 70 cm along this line. Drill and install all three anchors.

Above Furniture: Gap and Height Rules

Note: if the furniture-gap rule places the art centre higher than 165 cm, use the furniture-gap measurement. If it places the art centre lower than 155 cm, use the standard 155–165 cm range instead.

Bathroom and High-Humidity Rooms

DeckArts decks are suitable for bathroom installation. The 7-ply maple laminate is approximately 90% more dimensionally stable than solid wood; the UV archival ink layer is water vapour resistant; the stainless steel hardware is corrosion-resistant.

Installation considerations for bathrooms:

• Do not install directly above the shower or bath where direct water spray contact is possible. Install on an adjacent wall or the wall facing the washbasin.
• Masonry walls in bathrooms are often tiled. Drilling through tiles requires a tile drill bit (specifically designed for ceramic/porcelain — regular masonry bits will crack tiles). Use masking tape on the drill position to prevent the bit from skating across the tile surface before it catches. Drill slowly with gentle pressure through the tile, then increase speed when through to the masonry behind.
• Plasterboard bathroom walls: use a moisture-resistant plasterboard anchor (designated for wet areas) rather than a standard anchor.

FAQ

How do you hang a skateboard deck on a wall?

Five steps: 1) Determine hanging height (art centre at 155–165 cm from floor). 2) Mark wall anchor position (measure upward from art centre by the anchor offset documented in the included installation sheet). 3) Select correct anchor for your wall type (rawlplug for masonry; toggle bolt for hollow plasterboard; direct wood screw for stud). 4) Drill and install anchor. 5) Hook deck onto anchor and check vertical with spirit level. Takes approximately 5 minutes per deck. Hardware included with every DeckArts order. DeckArts from ~$140.

How far apart should skateboard deck wall art be spaced?

Standard DeckArts multi-deck spacing: 15 cm between adjacent deck edges, making the centre-to-centre distance between adjacent decks 35 cm (20 cm deck + 15 cm gap). For a triptych of 3 decks: anchor positions at 0 cm, 35 cm, and 70 cm from the leftmost anchor, all at the same height (use spirit level). Total triptych width: 3 × 20 cm + 2 × 15 cm = 90 cm — approximately 70 cm of visual content plus 20 cm of gaps. DeckArts from ~$310 triptych.

What wall anchor for a skateboard deck on a plasterboard wall?

For plasterboard (hollow drywall) walls: if you can locate a wood stud (use a stud finder), drill directly into the stud with a wood screw — most secure option. If drilling between studs: use a plasterboard toggle bolt or butterfly anchor rated at 10+ kg (a DeckArts single deck weighs approximately 0.8–1.2 kg). Standard toggle bolts are available at any hardware store. Follow the toggle bolt manufacturer's instructions for hole size and installation. DeckArts from ~$140.

Article Summary

How to hang DeckArts skateboard deck wall art: tools (pencil, tape measure, spirit level, drill, screwdriver; hardware included). Step 1: art centre at 155–165 cm from floor (standard); 165–170 cm for above-bed; furniture gap: 15–20 cm minimum above furniture top. Step 2: mark anchor position (art centre height + anchor offset from installation sheet). Step 3: wall type — masonry (rawlplug, masonry bit, 40–50mm depth); plasterboard/stud (wood screw, pilot hole); plasterboard/hollow (toggle bolt, 10+ kg rated). Step 4: drill, insert anchor, drive screw until firm; test with firm pull. Step 5: hook deck, check vertical with spirit level. Multi-deck: 15 cm gaps, 35 cm anchor-to-anchor; mark horizontal line with spirit level before marking individual positions; triptych anchors at 0, 35, 70 cm. Above furniture table: sofa 85–95 cm → art centre 142–157 cm; standard headboard 90–110 cm → art centre 147–172 cm; tall headboard 110–130 cm → art centre 167–192 cm. Bathroom: stainless hardware, tile drill bit through tiles, moisture-resistant plasterboard anchor; not above shower/bath. DeckArts from ~$140. 30-day return.

About the Author

Stanislav Arnautov is the founder of DeckArts and a creative director from Ukraine based in Berlin.