Not sure if you have drywall or plaster.
Picture hanging masonry walls.
The average eye level is 57 inches or 145 cm above the floor.
If the nails will be exposed choose the style based on appearance.
Most people opt for hanging their pictures at eye level on open walls and higher if the picture is going over a fireplace.
Devices called brick clips or brick hangers allow people to hang pictures mirrors and other objects on walls without drilling into the brick.
All masonry nails are strong enough for picture hanging but they should go into the wall 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 inches deep for maximum holding power.
Not so when it comes to brick because no nail is going to tap right into that.
The hardware you use for hanging picture frames depends on the weight of the picture and the type of wall which could be drywall plaster concrete or masonry.
Push a pin in the wall.
If using a plastic anchor gently insert it onto your drilled hole and lightly tap it with a hammer until flush with the brick wall.
You will need a special masonry concrete screw and most come with anchor sleeves.
Next screw in the masonry screw and leave it sticking out enough to hang your picture on.
Two examples are brick clips by a company called.
Standard masonry nails have a thick fluted shank and a dull gray finish.
The right way to hang your picture frames on solid brick walls you would be forgiven for thinking that anyone can surely know how to hang a picture frame.