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I'm a fan of using the strips, both because it's flush to the wall (unscrew other hardware if needed) and because if it's not perfectly level you can pull it off and reattach to the backing strip. Works best if you apply to the frame with an inch or two of space from the edges so they're not visible after adjustments.
If it's a heavy frame you'll have to resort to finding a stud to drive a nail in, so pay attention to the weight limits on adhesive strips.
Fathaaaaa, have you ever tried those strips on textured walls? Mine are just the sand/bumpy texture with probably 75 years of paint, so they're not very prominent, but I've been afraid to try and have my pictures fall down
I can’t say I’ve tried that either but the only place I’ve seen them fail is new paint. The directions say something like two weeks - sure enough placing them one week after painting did not stay but 3 weeks did
The bumpiness could make nails the better option, although if it's just rough sandpaper texture maybe test by hanging something more durable and see if it falls off. The sticky part on these works fine on matte paint because it's a flexible surface you push on for a bit during install, but it definitely works better on gloss paint or other uniform surfaces.
That's a great tip thanks dad!