FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DO YOU CHARGE?
We a base service fee of $150. That includes completing the on-site labor portion of an appointment in 0 to 60 minutes, trip charge to/from the project's address. Hanging hardware provided by Nashville Art Installers is a small additional fee. Additional time to hang all items at a project is charged at $50/half hour.
Disclaimer: Co-owner Nate Kutsko is the only active installer. He does not hang mirrors or artwork that are unreasonably heavy for 1 person to handle safely. Also, see our list of handyman items below that we do not install.
Disclaimer: Co-owner Nate Kutsko is the only active installer. He does not hang mirrors or artwork that are unreasonably heavy for 1 person to handle safely. Also, see our list of handyman items below that we do not install.
DO YOU PROVIDE ALL THE HARDWARE?
Yes. We provide all the hardware we need (and prefer to use) for all projects. We have hundreds of dollars worth of picture hanging hardware, metal cleats, screws, and scrap wood in our trucks to cover virtually any situation that we encounter due to the large variety of wall decor customers have.
One thing to note is: we don't use hooks and nails. We find them unreliable and aesthetically displeasing in many situations. Instead, we use configurations of different screws and drywall anchors to provide a consistent method for all the of different mounting set ups out there.
One thing to note is: we don't use hooks and nails. We find them unreliable and aesthetically displeasing in many situations. Instead, we use configurations of different screws and drywall anchors to provide a consistent method for all the of different mounting set ups out there.
DO YOU HANG CURTAINS AND BLINDS?
No.
DO YOU COMPLETE ANY HANDYMAN TASKS?
No. Common household items that we do not install include:
If the item is not artistic or supports a decorative item, we prefer to not handle it.
- New construction or remodeled bathroom mirrors
- Bathroom fixtures (towel rings, toilet paper holders, towel bars, robe hooks, shower curtains)
- Clothing hooks in entry hallways or closets
- Cabinet hardware
- Utility shelving in pantries or garages
- Light fixtures of any kind
- TVs
If the item is not artistic or supports a decorative item, we prefer to not handle it.
NASHVILLE IS FULL OF CELEBRITIES, HAVE YOU WORKED FOR ANY?
Yes, but we value the importance of our customers' privacy and never use our customers' NIL for self-promotion. We offer discreet installation services for people requesting privacy.
ARE YOU INSURED?
Yes. We are licensed, bonded, and insured in Tennessee. We are licensed "home improvement contractors", which means we can perform jobs valued at less than $25,ooo. We carry $2 million in liability insurance.
DO YOU HAVE LADDERS?
Yes. We carry at least 3 ladders of different lengths with us at all times. Customers frequently ask us to hang art above mantles, furniture, stacked on top of each other, in stairwells, and above doorways. We can reach almost every location in a home or business.
DO YOU DELIVER ART?
No.
HOW DOES YOUR PROCESS WORK?
We have a long explanation of what we do for each project on our home page, but the long story short is this:
- Nate arrives at your home or business with all of his tools and hardware
- You show him the general scope of work by walking him around
- He will find out your height and horizontal preferences for each piece
CAN YOU HELP WITH PLACING ART IN A ROOM?
Yes. For no extra charge, we can help determine the best locations for your art, mirrors, photos, and wall decor in your home or business.
We have several factors we consider when finding the best location for your wall decor:
We have found that customers value some wall decor pieces more than others, so the most significant ones they own should be in highly visible common areas like foyers, kitchens, dining rooms, and living rooms. Less important artwork can go in guest bedrooms, upstairs hallways, and half bathrooms.
The size of the artwork is also worth considering. Small and narrow artwork hung on big walls doesn't feel right. We offer suggestions for how to combine the right size and orientation of the artwork to the right wall. In some cases, creating a gallery wall of small art or stacking multiple pieces together fills the wall up visually.
Combining similar artwork subjects or themes is a pleasing way to display artwork in a bedroom. Customers often collect art that have similar scenes like animals, landscapes, or seasons. For instance, making a bedroom the "autumn bedroom" feels intentional and calming. Also, if the subject of the piece is a handwritten letter, newspaper article, or detailed photograph, placing it on a wall at eye level where someone can stand close to to see it is best.
Sight lines takes into consideration all the angles a customer will see the artwork. Homes with open floor plans have a lot of sight lines, so it's good to step back and view the art from across the room. Dead end hallways have one sight line. The wall or corner opposite doorways in bedrooms is another good location to place art since it will be seen frequently when walking by or in the bedroom.
Sunlight can fade paint and photo ink, so keeping frames away from direct sunlight near windows will ensure the artwork is preserved longest.
We have several factors we consider when finding the best location for your wall decor:
- Significance
- Size
- Subject
- Sight Lines
- Sunlight
We have found that customers value some wall decor pieces more than others, so the most significant ones they own should be in highly visible common areas like foyers, kitchens, dining rooms, and living rooms. Less important artwork can go in guest bedrooms, upstairs hallways, and half bathrooms.
The size of the artwork is also worth considering. Small and narrow artwork hung on big walls doesn't feel right. We offer suggestions for how to combine the right size and orientation of the artwork to the right wall. In some cases, creating a gallery wall of small art or stacking multiple pieces together fills the wall up visually.
Combining similar artwork subjects or themes is a pleasing way to display artwork in a bedroom. Customers often collect art that have similar scenes like animals, landscapes, or seasons. For instance, making a bedroom the "autumn bedroom" feels intentional and calming. Also, if the subject of the piece is a handwritten letter, newspaper article, or detailed photograph, placing it on a wall at eye level where someone can stand close to to see it is best.
Sight lines takes into consideration all the angles a customer will see the artwork. Homes with open floor plans have a lot of sight lines, so it's good to step back and view the art from across the room. Dead end hallways have one sight line. The wall or corner opposite doorways in bedrooms is another good location to place art since it will be seen frequently when walking by or in the bedroom.
Sunlight can fade paint and photo ink, so keeping frames away from direct sunlight near windows will ensure the artwork is preserved longest.