Any better ways to hang framed photos?
Jun 9, 2014 10:26:09 #
Bill Houghton wrote:
I have found when all else fails.
:thumbup: Brute force works every time!
Jun 9, 2014 10:31:39 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Houdel, try two pieces of 1/4" aluminum J moulding. One inverteved on the other. It's usually used to hold mirrors on the wall.
But it will need to be level, as there is no moving it.
I would not trust anything with PSA(pressure sensitive adhesive) if it involves glass! Good luck. ;-)
SS
But it will need to be level, as there is no moving it.
I would not trust anything with PSA(pressure sensitive adhesive) if it involves glass! Good luck. ;-)
SS
Use the J molding, but mount it near the ceiling and run it the lenght of the hanging wall. Use two flat "S" hooks attached by a wire of a length that will hang the picture where you want. Attach one "S" to the J molding and the second to the wire across the back of the frame.
You can now move the picture at will. A similar method is used in many museums and galleries.
Jun 9, 2014 10:40:04 #
Another thought on hangers & hooks: For typical 8 x 10 and 11 x 17 prints in 'normal', ie. not the old gilded, heavy frames, a straight pin or the heavier modelers' pins with the 'T' heads work fine. If you think the weight may be too much, a @18 or 20 finishing nails work too, and none of these leave a huge hole to patch when you want to re-arrange the prints. Be sure you drive them in at about a 30-45 degree angle.
This assumes you don't still have kids in the house who like pillow fights :D !
This assumes you don't still have kids in the house who like pillow fights :D !
Jun 9, 2014 11:36:20 #
I saw the word "hang" and immeadiatly thought gallows and a noose. Maybe the wrong thread for this. Have fun and laugh.
Jun 9, 2014 13:29:17 #
GaryS1964
Loc: Northern California
I don't have that problem. It usually takes me less than 10 seconds to seat the picture on the nail. I hang the picture, make sure it's level using a level, and then use those small double sided sticky pads to stick them in place so they don't move.
Jun 9, 2014 14:38:05 #
houdel wrote:
Like many folks, when I want to hang a framed phot... (show quote)
The 3M "Command" hooks work very well. You can easily take them down and move them (You have to replace the tape, but they sell it separately.) Just got through doing just that.
BTW. I've come to really like using wire or fishing line from edge to edge. It makes leveling the print much easier.
Jun 9, 2014 15:29:01 #
Old Redeye wrote:
I find it much easier to hang and level frames whe... (show quote)
Rather than use rubber bumpers on the bottom corners to keep the picture from moving on the wall after leveling, I use a SuperGlue product called HandiTack. It comes in small rectangular strips of clay-like material. One can cut off a small piece, roll it into a little ball and place it at the corners. Once the picture is leveled on the wall (use Old Redeye's approach or another of your choosing), apply pressure at the corners pressing the two little clay balls against the wall and back of picture frame. These will adhere to both surfaces, and the picture will not slide around on the wall. If you need to relocate the picture, these balls can be removed without leaving any markings on the wall.
Jun 9, 2014 15:37:58 #
There is only one correct way to hang a frame. Wire the frame as you choose, then mount (2) nails or picture hangers, etc. on the wall side by side using a small level. For example if you have 10" of wire on the back of your frame, you would choose your center line and drive your nail 3" or 4" on each side of the C/L.
Using (2) nails helps to stabilize the frame and once its leveled, it will stay level. All the professional decorators use this method.
Using (2) nails helps to stabilize the frame and once its leveled, it will stay level. All the professional decorators use this method.
Jun 9, 2014 18:43:55 #
Ka2azman wrote:
Where is the $15 paint? :wink: :wink: :wink:
Home depot in the mark down area....color not negotiable.
Jun 9, 2014 18:52:43 #
Jun 9, 2014 20:37:34 #
SonyA580 wrote:
Those hangers advertised on TV that are removable really do work well. They are almost impossible to remove until you pull on the little attached tab. They are VERY strong, but pop right off, leaving no evidence of ever having been there. My friend who has rental units makes all of his tenants use them and it has saved him lots of time repairing nail and screw holes.
I agree with you whole heartedly. Just finished doing a 2 month showing and used that method for hanging my framed pictures and they worked like a charm. Not one mishap. Granted that for the heavy one I used 2 to make sure. When it was time to take down it was just a matter of pulling on the tab. Came off easy with no left over residue.Would recommend them to anybody.
Jun 9, 2014 22:45:55 #
SonyA580 wrote:
My wife used those on a bunch of pictures awhile back. Now they are falling off the paneling and crashing to the floor. This is happening with 4x6's no less!Those hangers advertised on TV that are removable really do work well. They are almost impossible to remove until you pull on the little attached tab. They are VERY strong, but pop right off, leaving no evidence of ever having been there. My friend who has rental units makes all of his tenants use them and it has saved him lots of time repairing nail and screw holes.
Jun 10, 2014 00:11:48 #
houdel wrote:
Something better than driving nails into the wall, something removable and adjustable so I can rearrange the photos from time to time? Something the functional equivalent of papering my wall with Velcro so I can arrange and rearrange my photos without a lot of hassle and without spending a fortune?
Duct tape. About a 12 inch strip over each corner of the frame.
Jun 10, 2014 03:22:54 #
For the family and friends picture wall in a hallway I used 6-inch strips of eighth-inch steel glued to the wall with construction adhesive and glued magnets on the frame backs. Once that's done, arranging and rearranging takes seconds. However, it's not the cheapest way to go and takes some little time to glue the pieces to the wall. Next time, a sheet of galvanized metal and paint, I think.
Jun 10, 2014 08:23:06 #
OddJobber wrote:
Duct tape. About a 12 inch strip over each corner of the frame.
Yet another use for the most important item in my tool box!!!
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