Displaying prints on a wall (Page 2): Magnetic Paint,( you'll need a couple coats of limited colors) and use Rare Earth magnets to hold the prints. For something more decorative, cover...

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

Magnetic Paint,( you'll need a couple coats of limited colors) and use Rare Earth magnets to hold the prints. For something more decorative, cover the wall with a magnetic material, then wall paper over that with something similar to muslin.

BigWahoo Loc: Kentucky

gvarner wrote:

Looking for ideas to display prints on a large wall without making a bunch of holes. Prints would be on foam core, various sizes, 4x6 to 13x20 or so. I have an area about 8' wide by 3' high. Want to be able to take them down and put up new ones every now and then. A system of narrow shelves would work but looking for other ideas. Thanks in advance for the advise.

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jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

f8lee wrote:

If you're willing to invest in something galleries use, you can check out Walker displays at http://www.walkerdisplay.com

Basically, their system involves moulding mounted at the top of the wall and hooks and cables (or solid acrylic rods) that hang off the moulding - you can move anything sideways or up and down and there are no marks on the walls themselves.

Just a thought.

My painting group bought into that system, but it can be expensive. I like the idea of putting a piece of molding - picture rail - a few inches from the ceiling. Then you run hooks and wires to attach paintings or photos. There are no marks on the wall, and it's easy to swap out items. That's going to be my next project - maybe.

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dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Classic was a cornice molding [OK, picture rail] ... wall at ceiling... now none, but in that wall ceiling transition area there is a 2x4 under the dry wall... two small "wire brads" can anchor fishing line and the photos can be suspended on that line. Line could be 6" apart... paperclips [hot glue?] on the back of the photo could act as a fishing line holding device. Fishing line is a transparent monofiliment and has high strength. A 0.005" will hold 8# you would use 2 so 16# of photos.

I mount my photos on 1/4" masionite and then use three 3/4 blocks to bring them out from the wall... give 3D effect especially if lighting is from angle... the block were from ebay [Gensis... in the beginning there was Ebay God said let there be light and there was light ... low cost made in China!! yep!

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Daniel Z Loc: Winston, Georgia

I display 13x19 prints on foam board and use the 3M command strips. They work fine with no damage to the wall at all.

Dave R. Loc: PNW

Do the command strips work? Yes. Do they hold much weight? No. We have used them and are still using them on small items but anything very large you stand the risk of them not being able to sustain the weight over time. Whatever the packaging says about what they are rated for you should add to if you have any hope of no issues over time, even then hold your breath as when I started using them I got the next size larger and still had a couple failures. My experience and $0.02

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

f8lee wrote:

If you're willing to invest in something galleries use, you can check out Walker displays at http://www.walkerdisplay.com

Basically, their system involves moulding mounted at the top of the wall and hooks and cables (or solid acrylic rods) that hang off the moulding - you can move anything sideways or up and down and there are no marks on the walls themselves.

Just a thought.

Or older Victorian homes like mine. it was standard because the plaster would Crack.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I bought pieces of molding at a used building supply store. Some of them can be turned upside down to make a two-inch wide "shelf" and the mat or foam board would slip into the groove, then lean against the wall. Different lengths and staggered heights, looks pretty cool.

JCam Loc: MD Eastern Shore

gvarner wrote:

Looking for ideas to display prints on a large wall without making a bunch of holes. Prints would be on foam core, various sizes, 4x6 to 13x20 or so. I have an area about 8' wide by 3' high. Want to be able to take them down and put up new ones every now and then. A system of narrow shelves would work but looking for other ideas. Thanks in advance for the advise.

I assume we are talking about drywall construction, not old horsehair plaster or wood.

Prints even up to your 13 x 20 on foam backing are not very heavy. I realize that you said you didn't want "any holes" but regular sewing straight pins are such small diameter that the holes are almost invisible after removal so long as they are put in cleanly. If you push them in at about a 45 deg angle leaving 1/4" exposed, they will hold most prints. I have even hung (light) framed 8 x 10's from them. Two cautions use something like a sewing thimble or a very light hammer to drive them (saves sore finger tips), don't use a pin if it bends and don't re-use a hole. Experiment behind an existing picture to see how well it works, or doesn't, for you.

John Howard Loc: SW Florida and Blue Ridge Mountains of NC.

When I was in architecture school we used "homasot" board. It is naturally gray and made of something like pressed paper. You can get it or anything soft like it in 4x8x1/2 boards. Easy to cut with a razor knife to any size. Attach to wall with a few nails and paint it your wall color. You can then use push pins or tacks or whatever you want to hang almost any size photo. If you want to take it down you just have a few small nail holes to fix. Very inexpensive.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dpullum wrote:

I mount my photos on 1/4" masionite and then ... (show quote)

I have so much scrap wood in my garage that I think I could compete with these Chinese sellers.

VietVet Loc: Brooklyn, NY

I have my images printed on Sintra board mostly 13x19 than use command Velcro strips for mounting. I've had zero failures and it's easy to remove the strips from the walls without damage. New glue stips purchased for reusing the Velcro pieces that were removed from the walls and reused somewhere else.

daf40 Loc: Mesa, AZ

IKEA sells 2 ft. and 4 ft. racks, sort of like 1x2 molding with a lip, finished white, that are excellent for displaying matted prints or mounted photos. I have 2 six foot racks (one mounted above the other) on which I display 8 matted prints at a time, and rotate daily. I probably have about 30-40 favorite prints which I regularly rotate.

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

JCam wrote:

I assume we are talking about drywall construction... (show quote)

You could use T Pins as molders use...
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mapster Loc: Wisconsin

Daniel Z wrote:

I display 13x19 prints on foam board and use the 3M command strips. They work fine with no damage to the wall at all.

I've used command strips for everything. I currently have a round wood frame with metal art in the center hanging by the strips - probably weighs about 5 pounds. I use the heavy duty ones and put more around then what they state, but have never had an issue with using them. They peel off the wall beautifully, never left a mark or peeled the paint with it. In fact, I took a picture off a few months back and had a hard time getting the strip off the back of the frame.
Great product in my opinion!