lgx
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Hanging a large canvas, by lgx on May 23, 2014 21:31:11 GMT 1, I'm looking to hang my first canvas, 1.5m X 1.5m. I'm thinking of using a z bar as I want it to be secure as it's quite pricey.
picturehangers.co.uk/z-bars/#/product/853
Any advice or recommendations?
Cheers
I'm looking to hang my first canvas, 1.5m X 1.5m. I'm thinking of using a z bar as I want it to be secure as it's quite pricey. picturehangers.co.uk/z-bars/#/product/853Any advice or recommendations? Cheers |
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Hanging a large canvas, by Manty on May 23, 2014 21:34:46 GMT 1, looks like a good idea
I usually put a bit of wire or string across the canvas and a screw in the wall, however your idea looks better
looks like a good idea
I usually put a bit of wire or string across the canvas and a screw in the wall, however your idea looks better
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Hanging a large canvas, by Deleted on May 23, 2014 21:49:27 GMT 1, Is it really heavy?, if its just normal bang a nail in the wall and a piece of string across back of painting, that'll do.
You could try a screw if a nail wont do.
Im aware this ^ rhymes, its one of those days.
Is it really heavy?, if its just normal bang a nail in the wall and a piece of string across back of painting, that'll do.
You could try a screw if a nail wont do.
Im aware this ^ rhymes, its one of those days.
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Gard
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Hanging a large canvas, by Gard on May 23, 2014 21:50:57 GMT 1, I always put two or more nails in the wall and hang it on the frame. I know some big galleries use something like your z bar, but it's just two wooden blocks on each side of the frame. I like hanging it on nails the best because it will hang as close to the wall as possible. I've never had any problems with that.
I always put two or more nails in the wall and hang it on the frame. I know some big galleries use something like your z bar, but it's just two wooden blocks on each side of the frame. I like hanging it on nails the best because it will hang as close to the wall as possible. I've never had any problems with that.
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Hanging a large canvas, by johnnyh on May 23, 2014 22:06:04 GMT 1, Drill, raw plug, washer, screw. Is all you need. If huge you will need an extra raw plug and screw. A raw plug and screw can really take serious weight. Canvases are really light in general so no worries at all.
Drill, raw plug, washer, screw. Is all you need. If huge you will need an extra raw plug and screw. A raw plug and screw can really take serious weight. Canvases are really light in general so no worries at all.
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Hanging a large canvas, by Deleted on May 23, 2014 22:22:19 GMT 1, No need for string, 2 nails or screws/rawl plugs(depending on the wall) 6" apart or so to prevent having to straighten it every time the door opens, keeps it nice and flush to the wall as well 
No need for string, 2 nails or screws/rawl plugs(depending on the wall) 6" apart or so to prevent having to straighten it every time the door opens, keeps it nice and flush to the wall as well |
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lgx
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Hanging a large canvas, by lgx on May 23, 2014 22:47:52 GMT 1, Appreciate that, maybe I'm over thinking things.
Ta.
Appreciate that, maybe I'm over thinking things.
Ta.
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Manty
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Hanging a large canvas, by Manty on May 23, 2014 23:18:26 GMT 1, No need for string, 2 nails or screws/rawl plugs(depending on the wall) 6" apart or so to prevent having to straighten it every time the door opens, keeps it nice and flush to the wall as well
yeah, thats what i do really,(didn't want to admit it, in case someone thought i was bodging things) but i only use 1 screw and always have wonky pictures
it improves some of them being like that
No need for string, 2 nails or screws/rawl plugs(depending on the wall) 6" apart or so to prevent having to straighten it every time the door opens, keeps it nice and flush to the wall as well yeah, thats what i do really,(didn't want to admit it, in case someone thought i was bodging things) but i only use 1 screw and always have wonky pictures it improves some of them being like that |
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Hanging a large canvas, by Deleted on May 23, 2014 23:27:35 GMT 1, But if i bang 2 screws or nails in i will still have to hang the string over them surely?, anyhow most stuff on walls here is at an agreeable angle, i set the tolerances myself (lol).
Light stuff goes on one panel pin, big stuff gets a massive screw. Im not OCD about it as eyes are sheeeite anyhow.
But if i bang 2 screws or nails in i will still have to hang the string over them surely?, anyhow most stuff on walls here is at an agreeable angle, i set the tolerances myself (lol).
Light stuff goes on one panel pin, big stuff gets a massive screw. Im not OCD about it as eyes are sheeeite anyhow.
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Gard
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Hanging a large canvas, by Gard on May 23, 2014 23:44:11 GMT 1, No string, just screws or nails.
No string, just screws or nails.
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Hanging a large canvas, by Deleted on May 24, 2014 0:12:17 GMT 1, Got it, good idea, you need to get them level though.
Got it, good idea, you need to get them level though.
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Gard
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Hanging a large canvas, by Gard on May 24, 2014 0:16:27 GMT 1, That's what you need a level for If you'r hanging a few I would recommend getting a laser level, it makes everything much easier.
That's what you need a level for If you'r hanging a few I would recommend getting a laser level, it makes everything much easier. |
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johnnyh
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Hanging a large canvas, by johnnyh on May 24, 2014 4:06:48 GMT 1, I use a laser level. If you hang a lot of pics etc it is essential. Great tool and never a mistake made as it were.
I use a laser level. If you hang a lot of pics etc it is essential. Great tool and never a mistake made as it were.
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Hanging a large canvas, by Deleted on May 24, 2014 16:54:31 GMT 1, Mirror plates for really big or heavy work.
Mirror plates for really big or heavy work.
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Hanging a large canvas, by Deleted on May 24, 2014 16:56:27 GMT 1, This is 1.8m x 1.5m.
This is 1.8m x 1.5m. |
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Hanging a large canvas, by tommyb on May 24, 2014 17:02:24 GMT 1, I will be hanging a 1m x 1m on wood after a reshuffle in a couple of weeks, it's very heavy, about 15kg, any advice on framing that one?
I will be hanging a 1m x 1m on wood after a reshuffle in a couple of weeks, it's very heavy, about 15kg, any advice on framing that one?
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Hanging a large canvas, by Deleted on May 24, 2014 17:09:34 GMT 1, The monkey hooks work well for lighter pieces. The large anchor screws are good for heavier stuff but leave a big hole on the wall if you ever moved it
The monkey hooks work well for lighter pieces. The large anchor screws are good for heavier stuff but leave a big hole on the wall if you ever moved it
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Hanging a large canvas, by Deleted on May 24, 2014 18:38:54 GMT 1, I will be hanging a 1m x 1m on wood after a reshuffle in a couple of weeks, it's very heavy, about 15kg, any advice on framing that one?
I will be hanging a 1m x 1m on wood after a reshuffle in a couple of weeks, it's very heavy, about 15kg, any advice on framing that one? How thick is it ? |
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Hanging a large canvas, by Gard on May 24, 2014 18:51:33 GMT 1, @slammer is that a Kehinde Wiley?
@slammer is that a Kehinde Wiley?
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Hanging a large canvas, by Deleted on May 24, 2014 18:53:59 GMT 1, @slammer is that a Kehinde Wiley?
@slammer is that a Kehinde Wiley? No, but which painting are you asking about ?. |
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Hanging a large canvas, by Gard on May 24, 2014 19:07:11 GMT 1, The one on the left. It looks a bit like this guy artsy.net/artist/kehinde-wiley
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Hanging a large canvas, by tommyb on May 24, 2014 19:53:28 GMT 1, [quopiece author="@slammer" source="/post/1204885/thread" timestamp="1400953134"]I will be hanging a 1m x 1m on wood after a reshuffle in a couple of weeks, it's very heavy, about 15kg, any advice on framing that one?
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The piece itself is only 2cm thick put it is in a 5cm thick tray frame which is adding a lot to the weight.
[quopiece author="@slammer" source="/post/1204885/thread" timestamp="1400953134"] I will be hanging a 1m x 1m on wood after a reshuffle in a couple of weeks, it's very heavy, about 15kg, any advice on framing that one? How thick is it ? [/quote] The piece itself is only 2cm thick put it is in a 5cm thick tray frame which is adding a lot to the weight. |
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Hanging a large canvas, by Deleted on May 24, 2014 22:00:12 GMT 1, [quopiece author="@slammer" source="/post/1204885/thread" timestamp="1400953134"] I will be hanging a 1m x 1m on wood after a reshuffle in a couple of weeks, it's very heavy, about 15kg, any advice on framing that one? How thick is it ?
Asking the framers would be a good shout.
[quopiece author="@slammer" source="/post/1204885/thread" timestamp="1400953134"] I will be hanging a 1m x 1m on wood after a reshuffle in a couple of weeks, it's very heavy, about 15kg, any advice on framing that one? How thick is it ? The piece itself is only 2cm thick put it is in a 5cm thick tray frame which is adding a lot to the weight.[/quote] Asking the framers would be a good shout. |
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Hanging a large canvas, by tommyb on May 24, 2014 22:31:56 GMT 1, [quopiece author="@slammer" source="/post/1204885/thread" timestamp="1400953134"]How thick is it ? The piece itself is only 2cm thick put it is in a 5cm thick tray frame which is adding a lot to the weight.
Asking the framers would be a good shout.ย
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It came from the gallery in the frame, they ofcourse had it hung so I shall ask them
[quopiece author="@slammer" source="/post/1204885/thread" timestamp="1400953134"]How thick is it ? The piece itself is only 2cm thick put it is in a 5cm thick tray frame which is adding a lot to the weight. Asking the framers would be a good shout.ย [/quote] It came from the gallery in the frame, they ofcourse had it hung so I shall ask them |
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