stanley
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How to frame flat against wall??, by stanley on Sept 5, 2010 17:48:36 GMT 1, As the title states im having problems putting my artwork flat against the wall.
Im not the best at diy and have picked up heavy duty plastic hooks that are basically nailed into wall. Which is nice and easy but the frame leans forward at the top.
What can be done about this? Where can i pick up frame hooks that are diy friendly (prefer nails) and would give a flush finish.
Thanks.
As the title states im having problems putting my artwork flat against the wall.
Im not the best at diy and have picked up heavy duty plastic hooks that are basically nailed into wall. Which is nice and easy but the frame leans forward at the top.
What can be done about this? Where can i pick up frame hooks that are diy friendly (prefer nails) and would give a flush finish.
Thanks.
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How to frame flat against wall??, by Deleted on Sept 5, 2010 18:05:40 GMT 1, As the title states im having problems putting my artwork flat against the wall. Im not the best at diy and have picked up heavy duty plastic hooks that are basically nailed into wall. Which is nice and easy but the frame leans forward at the top. What can be done about this? Where can i pick up frame hooks that are diy friendly (prefer nails) and would give a flush finish. Thanks.
I just drill a hole in the wall, pop in a Rawl plug and screw in a screw.
I use pretty long ones as I'm paranoid about falling art.
I leave the screw-head proud so the wire / string that the picture is strung with catches on the screw and sits behind the screw-head.
As the title states im having problems putting my artwork flat against the wall. Im not the best at diy and have picked up heavy duty plastic hooks that are basically nailed into wall. Which is nice and easy but the frame leans forward at the top. What can be done about this? Where can i pick up frame hooks that are diy friendly (prefer nails) and would give a flush finish. Thanks. I just drill a hole in the wall, pop in a Rawl plug and screw in a screw. I use pretty long ones as I'm paranoid about falling art. I leave the screw-head proud so the wire / string that the picture is strung with catches on the screw and sits behind the screw-head. |
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stanley
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How to frame flat against wall??, by stanley on Sept 6, 2010 7:33:08 GMT 1, I used to do that but i the rawl plugs never took properly and my drill has no guts.
Ideally, i was after some type of nailed wall hook that gave a flush look.
There must be something out there.
I used to do that but i the rawl plugs never took properly and my drill has no guts.
Ideally, i was after some type of nailed wall hook that gave a flush look.
There must be something out there.
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bigtlt
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How to frame flat against wall??, by bigtlt on Sept 6, 2010 11:14:29 GMT 1, Could try using masonry nails and try to hammer them in at a 30 degree downwards angle, this will help them stay in the wall as they shouldn't pull upwards.
just make sure they are long enough to take into the masonry/brickwork
Definitely not ideal but think they are the only option for hammer type use
You might be best going to your local builders yard and asking them as there are quite a few different styles of masonry nails.
My opinion is to use the type with rings around the length of the nail as these tend to have more grip.
Again I must stress they are not ideal and screws are 100% the better option!!
Could try using masonry nails and try to hammer them in at a 30 degree downwards angle, this will help them stay in the wall as they shouldn't pull upwards.
just make sure they are long enough to take into the masonry/brickwork
Definitely not ideal but think they are the only option for hammer type use
You might be best going to your local builders yard and asking them as there are quite a few different styles of masonry nails.
My opinion is to use the type with rings around the length of the nail as these tend to have more grip.
Again I must stress they are not ideal and screws are 100% the better option!!
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securityman
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How to frame flat against wall??, by securityman on Sept 8, 2010 6:46:47 GMT 1, and use pan head screws so the wire does not come off the screw head.
and use pan head screws so the wire does not come off the screw head.
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How to frame flat against wall??, by fingerz on Sept 8, 2010 8:16:55 GMT 1, stick it on with no more nails... ;D
stick it on with no more nails... ;D
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stanley
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How to frame flat against wall??, by stanley on Sept 8, 2010 8:43:59 GMT 1, stick it on with no more nails... ;D
I'd laugh - if i hadnt already contemplated it. 
stick it on with no more nails... ;D I'd laugh - if i hadnt already contemplated it. |
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How to frame flat against wall??, by fingerz on Sept 8, 2010 13:05:03 GMT 1, depending on how the depth is at the back of the frame you could screw a couple of blocks or a length of wood to the wall and hang the frame on them/that... !!!
depending on how the depth is at the back of the frame you could screw a couple of blocks or a length of wood to the wall and hang the frame on them/that... !!!
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Rsyok
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How to frame flat against wall??, by Rsyok on Sept 8, 2010 14:07:27 GMT 1, depending on how the depth is at the back of the frame you could screw a couple of blocks or a length of wood to the wall and hang the frame on them/that... !!!
The main difference is the split baton is matching 45 degree angles so the frame sits and is held securely to the hanger/wall flat.
depending on how the depth is at the back of the frame you could screw a couple of blocks or a length of wood to the wall and hang the frame on them/that... !!! Thats kind of whats described as a 'split baton' which frames from Other Criteria and Counter Editions (posh) supply. The main difference is the split baton is matching 45 degree angles so the frame sits and is held securely to the hanger/wall flat. |
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How to frame flat against wall??, by fingerz on Sept 8, 2010 14:44:53 GMT 1, depending on how the depth is at the back of the frame you could screw a couple of blocks or a length of wood to the wall and hang the frame on them/that... !!! Thats kind of whats described as a 'split baton' which frames from Other Criteria and Counter Editions (posh) supply. The main difference is the split baton is matching 45 degree angles so the frame sits and is held securely to the hanger/wall flat.
you learn some thing new every day... cheers rsyok ;D
depending on how the depth is at the back of the frame you could screw a couple of blocks or a length of wood to the wall and hang the frame on them/that... !!! Thats kind of whats described as a 'split baton' which frames from Other Criteria and Counter Editions (posh) supply. The main difference is the split baton is matching 45 degree angles so the frame sits and is held securely to the hanger/wall flat. you learn some thing new every day... cheers rsyok ;D |
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