sleepyl
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Hanging art theory, by sleepyl on Aug 4, 2019 14:04:58 GMT 1, Hi everyone,
Has anyone some useful link/resource on how to hang art: height, spacing between paintings (e.g. for diptych, triptych, etc.)? Is there any theory about it or do you guys use common sense and aesthetic sense? Maybe a gallery could help :-)?
Cheers,
Sleepyl
Hi everyone,
Has anyone some useful link/resource on how to hang art: height, spacing between paintings (e.g. for diptych, triptych, etc.)? Is there any theory about it or do you guys use common sense and aesthetic sense? Maybe a gallery could help :-)? Cheers, Sleepyl |
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Hanging art theory, by Hairbland on Aug 4, 2019 14:26:27 GMT 1, Hi everyone,
Has anyone some useful link/resource on how to hang art: height, spacing between paintings (e.g. for diptych, triptych, etc.)? Is there any theory about it or do you guys use common sense and aesthetic sense? Maybe a gallery could help :-)? Cheers, Sleepyl
Your answer lies somewhere between MOMA and the Barnes Foundation.
Hi everyone,
Has anyone some useful link/resource on how to hang art: height, spacing between paintings (e.g. for diptych, triptych, etc.)? Is there any theory about it or do you guys use common sense and aesthetic sense? Maybe a gallery could help :-)? Cheers, Sleepyl Your answer lies somewhere between MOMA and the Barnes Foundation. |
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Hanging art theory, by printminx on Aug 4, 2019 14:36:31 GMT 1, I read your question and thought.....Wow.......
I think it is really down to how much art you have and the space you are restricted to. I have hung many exhibitions and I try to keep the top line the same throughout although not all pieces will be as high as the top line. I also try to put works that complement each other be it in colours or styles into groups. If there are works that need to be hung together then I will hang them vertically or horizontally together with smaller spacing in-between to indicate they are one piece. You can follow rules etc but at the end of the day it comes down to the way the works look when they are displayed..... sometimes things that should go well together look wrong and you then just have to move them. Also time changes the way you feel about a piece and your once favourite in the best place has to give way to another. I think the best advice I can give is to buy a proper hanging system like they do in most galleries. This enables you to change things about and learn in the process and saves your walls from holes drilled everywhere.
Hope that helps.
I read your question and thought.....Wow.......
I think it is really down to how much art you have and the space you are restricted to. I have hung many exhibitions and I try to keep the top line the same throughout although not all pieces will be as high as the top line. I also try to put works that complement each other be it in colours or styles into groups. If there are works that need to be hung together then I will hang them vertically or horizontally together with smaller spacing in-between to indicate they are one piece. You can follow rules etc but at the end of the day it comes down to the way the works look when they are displayed..... sometimes things that should go well together look wrong and you then just have to move them. Also time changes the way you feel about a piece and your once favourite in the best place has to give way to another. I think the best advice I can give is to buy a proper hanging system like they do in most galleries. This enables you to change things about and learn in the process and saves your walls from holes drilled everywhere.
Hope that helps.
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sleepyl
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Hanging art theory, by sleepyl on Aug 4, 2019 15:49:12 GMT 1, and saves your walls from holes drilled everywhere. Hope that helps.
Hehe, that was my point, more planning and less holes drilling. Thanks for your comment, that helps!
and saves your walls from holes drilled everywhere. Hope that helps. Hehe, that was my point, more planning and less holes drilling. Thanks for your comment, that helps! |
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Hanging art theory, by dogstar on Aug 4, 2019 16:22:30 GMT 1, Hi everyone,
Has anyone some useful link/resource on how to hang art: height, spacing between paintings (e.g. for diptych, triptych, etc.)? Is there any theory about it or do you guys use common sense and aesthetic sense? Maybe a gallery could help :-)? Cheers, Sleepyl General rule is to hang so that the centre of the image is 5' from the floor. However, this goes out the window if ceilings are low.
If you're hanging different size pieces side by side, this works far better than lining up the top or bottom edges of frames, as the centre of each piece will always be on the same eye-line.
Hi everyone,
Has anyone some useful link/resource on how to hang art: height, spacing between paintings (e.g. for diptych, triptych, etc.)? Is there any theory about it or do you guys use common sense and aesthetic sense? Maybe a gallery could help :-)? Cheers, Sleepyl General rule is to hang so that the centre of the image is 5' from the floor. However, this goes out the window if ceilings are low.
If you're hanging different size pieces side by side, this works far better than lining up the top or bottom edges of frames, as the centre of each piece will always be on the same eye-line.
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Hanging art theory, by The Observer on Aug 4, 2019 16:32:48 GMT 1, I read your question and thought.....Wow....... I think it is really down to how much art you have and the space you are restricted to. I have hung many exhibitions and I try to keep the top line the same throughout although not all pieces will be as high as the top line. I also try to put works that complement each other be it in colours or styles into groups. If there are works that need to be hung together then I will hang them vertically or horizontally together with smaller spacing in-between to indicate they are one piece. You can follow rules etc but at the end of the day it comes down to the way the works look when they are displayed..... sometimes things that should go well together look wrong and you then just have to move them. Also time changes the way you feel about a piece and your once favourite in the best place has to give way to another. I think the best advice I can give is to buy a proper hanging system like they do in most galleries. This enables you to change things about and learn in the process and saves your walls from holes drilled everywhere. Hope that helps.
What is the hanging system galleries use? I'd like to have fewer holes in the walls
I read your question and thought.....Wow....... I think it is really down to how much art you have and the space you are restricted to. I have hung many exhibitions and I try to keep the top line the same throughout although not all pieces will be as high as the top line. I also try to put works that complement each other be it in colours or styles into groups. If there are works that need to be hung together then I will hang them vertically or horizontally together with smaller spacing in-between to indicate they are one piece. You can follow rules etc but at the end of the day it comes down to the way the works look when they are displayed..... sometimes things that should go well together look wrong and you then just have to move them. Also time changes the way you feel about a piece and your once favourite in the best place has to give way to another. I think the best advice I can give is to buy a proper hanging system like they do in most galleries. This enables you to change things about and learn in the process and saves your walls from holes drilled everywhere. Hope that helps. What is the hanging system galleries use? I'd like to have fewer holes in the walls |
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Hanging art theory, by kwatis on Aug 4, 2019 16:46:27 GMT 1, A basic rule of hanging is 56 to 60 inches from the floor to the middle of the piece.
If you're hanging more than one piece, you have to decide if the pieces will be flush to the top, bottom or if each piece's middle will be at 56 to 60 inches.
When I hang multiple pieces (including salon style, where pieces are right next to or close to each other), I set them out on the floor in front of the wall I'm hanging them on. I'm kind of OCD so sometimes I will put butcher paper down (of off a massive roll), lay out and position the pieces on it and outline the pieces with pencil. When I have the pieces organized the eay I want them, i do all the measurements for where I need the hanging anchor for each and then tape up the template on the wall. Everything's been measured/double-checked so there's never any mistakes.
As for spacing between pieces, I hang pieces that are meant to be a set, diptych or triptych closer, usually 2 inches or less apart (if wall/space allows for it). Other pieces I hang 3 or more apart.
If measuring and logistics aren't your strength, you might consider ledges. One set of measurements and holes, but you're able to switch things up easier.
Just the way I do it, but hope this helps.
A basic rule of hanging is 56 to 60 inches from the floor to the middle of the piece.
If you're hanging more than one piece, you have to decide if the pieces will be flush to the top, bottom or if each piece's middle will be at 56 to 60 inches.
When I hang multiple pieces (including salon style, where pieces are right next to or close to each other), I set them out on the floor in front of the wall I'm hanging them on. I'm kind of OCD so sometimes I will put butcher paper down (of off a massive roll), lay out and position the pieces on it and outline the pieces with pencil. When I have the pieces organized the eay I want them, i do all the measurements for where I need the hanging anchor for each and then tape up the template on the wall. Everything's been measured/double-checked so there's never any mistakes.
As for spacing between pieces, I hang pieces that are meant to be a set, diptych or triptych closer, usually 2 inches or less apart (if wall/space allows for it). Other pieces I hang 3 or more apart.
If measuring and logistics aren't your strength, you might consider ledges. One set of measurements and holes, but you're able to switch things up easier.
Just the way I do it, but hope this helps.
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printminx
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Hanging art theory, by printminx on Aug 4, 2019 17:30:39 GMT 1, I read your question and thought.....Wow....... I think it is really down to how much art you have and the space you are restricted to. I have hung many exhibitions and I try to keep the top line the same throughout although not all pieces will be as high as the top line. I also try to put works that complement each other be it in colours or styles into groups. If there are works that need to be hung together then I will hang them vertically or horizontally together with smaller spacing in-between to indicate they are one piece. You can follow rules etc but at the end of the day it comes down to the way the works look when they are displayed..... sometimes things that should go well together look wrong and you then just have to move them. Also time changes the way you feel about a piece and your once favourite in the best place has to give way to another. I think the best advice I can give is to buy a proper hanging system like they do in most galleries. This enables you to change things about and learn in the process and saves your walls from holes drilled everywhere. Hope that helps. What is the hanging system galleries use? I'd like to have fewer holes in the walls
I read your question and thought.....Wow....... I think it is really down to how much art you have and the space you are restricted to. I have hung many exhibitions and I try to keep the top line the same throughout although not all pieces will be as high as the top line. I also try to put works that complement each other be it in colours or styles into groups. If there are works that need to be hung together then I will hang them vertically or horizontally together with smaller spacing in-between to indicate they are one piece. You can follow rules etc but at the end of the day it comes down to the way the works look when they are displayed..... sometimes things that should go well together look wrong and you then just have to move them. Also time changes the way you feel about a piece and your once favourite in the best place has to give way to another. I think the best advice I can give is to buy a proper hanging system like they do in most galleries. This enables you to change things about and learn in the process and saves your walls from holes drilled everywhere. Hope that helps. What is the hanging system galleries use? I'd like to have fewer holes in the walls There are plenty of different systems but the one I have and have used is STAS picture hanging system. It consists of metal rails with slots in them. You screw the rails to top of the walls and paint to match room if you want. Then the art work is hung on springhooks hung on perlon cords which screw into little metal blocks that slide into the top rail and you don't really see that much. This means you can change hanging height just by unscrewing hooks and replacing along cord where needed.The important thing is having the fixing of the rail really strong, the perlon cords are really strong and the clips come in different sizes to accommodate differing weights. I have used this system both permanently in my home and when putting on art exhibitions and its really flexible and apart from the main rails you have no more holes to drill. The Perlon can also be bought cheaper from fishing supplies (heavy duty line). |
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Hanging art theory, by Cardiff on Aug 4, 2019 17:52:49 GMT 1, I added an Arakawa hanging system about a year ago and really like it.
Arakawa Grip
I added an Arakawa hanging system about a year ago and really like it. Arakawa Grip |
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Hanging art theory, by Coach on Aug 4, 2019 18:35:46 GMT 1, I go with salon style. Cram as much art on the walls as is humanly possible.
No matching of frames.
About an inch between pieces.
No effort made to get a straight line anywhere.
Repeat for every room in the house, save the bathroom.
I’m very happy with it.
I go with salon style. Cram as much art on the walls as is humanly possible.
No matching of frames.
About an inch between pieces.
No effort made to get a straight line anywhere.
Repeat for every room in the house, save the bathroom.
I’m very happy with it.
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sleepyl
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Hanging art theory, by sleepyl on Aug 4, 2019 23:13:08 GMT 1, I go with salon style. Cram as much art on the walls as is humanly possible. No matching of frames. About an inch between pieces. No effort made to get a straight line anywhere. Repeat for every room in the house, save the bathroom. I’m very happy with it.
Ahah, sounds like organised chaos, would be interesting to see a pic of one of your walls!
And thanks everyone for the help. Next step will be drilling holes then!
I go with salon style. Cram as much art on the walls as is humanly possible. No matching of frames. About an inch between pieces. No effort made to get a straight line anywhere. Repeat for every room in the house, save the bathroom. I’m very happy with it. Ahah, sounds like organised chaos, would be interesting to see a pic of one of your walls! And thanks everyone for the help. Next step will be drilling holes then! |
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Hanging art theory, by mark1 on Aug 4, 2019 23:35:08 GMT 1, Hang it up, love it, live it... can’t remember the rest as a bit pist on a school night, oh one hand over the eye to see if it’s level helps... burp
What he said 😂 Happy Monday everyone
Hang it up, love it, live it... can’t remember the rest as a bit pist on a school night, oh one hand over the eye to see if it’s level helps... burp
What he said 😂 Happy Monday everyone
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Hanging art theory, by Riotcops on Aug 8, 2019 0:34:44 GMT 1, I'm kinda crazy with design. I have all the rooms in my house recreated in Adobe Illustrator and I move pictures around to see visually how they'll look. Whether its spacing or different pieces beside each other, I can see exactly how I want it to look and then I translate those measurements to the actual room.
I'm kinda crazy with design. I have all the rooms in my house recreated in Adobe Illustrator and I move pictures around to see visually how they'll look. Whether its spacing or different pieces beside each other, I can see exactly how I want it to look and then I translate those measurements to the actual room.
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Hanging art theory, by pellets on Aug 8, 2019 9:08:37 GMT 1, What about hanging art above a radiator? This is a problem i have with my place, a lot of the open wall spaces have radiators on/near them. Always a bad idea or not likely to be detrimental for the print? (Im not at the owning originals stage of my art collecting yet)
What about hanging art above a radiator? This is a problem i have with my place, a lot of the open wall spaces have radiators on/near them. Always a bad idea or not likely to be detrimental for the print? (Im not at the owning originals stage of my art collecting yet)
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Hanging art theory, by cest on Aug 8, 2019 11:58:28 GMT 1, What about hanging art above a radiator? This is a problem i have with my place, a lot of the open wall spaces have radiators on/near them. Always a bad idea or not likely to be detrimental for the print? (Im not at the owning originals stage of my art collecting yet)
Dont... Just dont
What about hanging art above a radiator? This is a problem i have with my place, a lot of the open wall spaces have radiators on/near them. Always a bad idea or not likely to be detrimental for the print? (Im not at the owning originals stage of my art collecting yet) Dont... Just dont |
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Hanging art theory, by d.r. perseus on Aug 8, 2019 15:51:33 GMT 1, I would note (and maybe only I feel this way) some art can occupy any space and some are best observed from a certain angle. Shuffling your art around can also breathe new life and appreciation into a piece
I would note (and maybe only I feel this way) some art can occupy any space and some are best observed from a certain angle. Shuffling your art around can also breathe new life and appreciation into a piece
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sleepyl
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Hanging art theory, by sleepyl on Aug 10, 2019 23:35:50 GMT 1, Ended up buying the STAS picture hanging system, which seemed like the cheapest/easier option. I may update with pics when everything is installed.
Ended up buying the STAS picture hanging system, which seemed like the cheapest/easier option. I may update with pics when everything is installed.
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Hanging art theory, by genesis on Aug 11, 2019 0:02:33 GMT 1, I added an Arakawa hanging system about a year ago and really like it. Arakawa Grip
Would you mind sharing a pic? Been contemplating this system for awhile.
Thanks in advance.
I added an Arakawa hanging system about a year ago and really like it. Arakawa GripWould you mind sharing a pic? Been contemplating this system for awhile. Thanks in advance. |
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Hanging art theory, by Cardiff on Aug 11, 2019 17:54:23 GMT 1, I added an Arakawa hanging system about a year ago and really like it. Arakawa GripWould you mind sharing a pic? Been contemplating this system for awhile. Thanks in advance.
I added an Arakawa hanging system about a year ago and really like it. Arakawa GripWould you mind sharing a pic? Been contemplating this system for awhile. Thanks in advance. Happy to share pics although it may take me a few weeks...we really like the system. |
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Hanging art theory, by Chris JL on Aug 12, 2019 0:15:16 GMT 1, I thought this discussion was about Albert C. Barnes [best hanging art theory ever] and the like 😊
Oh well...
I thought this discussion was about Albert C. Barnes [best hanging art theory ever] and the like 😊
Oh well...
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Hanging art theory, by bestdj777 on Aug 18, 2019 18:00:47 GMT 1, and saves your walls from holes drilled everywhere. Hope that helps. Hehe, that was my point, more planning and less holes drilling. Thanks for your comment, that helps!
I try my best to hang my art in places where it will cover all the holes from my prior attempts  .
and saves your walls from holes drilled everywhere. Hope that helps. Hehe, that was my point, more planning and less holes drilling. Thanks for your comment, that helps! I try my best to hang my art in places where it will cover all the holes from my prior attempts . |
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Hanging art theory, by timl on Oct 21, 2019 3:22:23 GMT 1,
Have you gotten this up and started using it yet? I am curious how you feel about it if so. I installed one of these in my home office about a year ago and I am considering going back to just using nails. I find that things just dont ever hang right on it, especially if you are hanging multiple pieces on a single cord. I have read and experimented a good bit and found sawtooth hangers to be the best option with this for me. I would love to hear your thoughts or any tricks you have figured out.
Ended up buying the STAS picture hanging system, which seemed like the cheapest/easier option. I may update with pics when everything is installed.
Have you gotten this up and started using it yet? I am curious how you feel about it if so. I installed one of these in my home office about a year ago and I am considering going back to just using nails. I find that things just dont ever hang right on it, especially if you are hanging multiple pieces on a single cord. I have read and experimented a good bit and found sawtooth hangers to be the best option with this for me. I would love to hear your thoughts or any tricks you have figured out. Ended up buying the STAS picture hanging system, which seemed like the cheapest/easier option. I may update with pics when everything is installed. |
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Hanging art theory, by touchdowntodd on Oct 21, 2019 3:52:39 GMT 1, Have you gotten this up and started using it yet? I am curious how you feel about it if so. I installed one of these in my home office about a year ago and I am considering going back to just using nails. I find that things just dont ever hang right on it, especially if you are hanging multiple pieces on a single cord. I have read and experimented a good bit and found sawtooth hangers to be the best option with this for me. I would love to hear your thoughts or any tricks you have figured out. Ended up buying the STAS picture hanging system, which seemed like the cheapest/easier option. I may update with pics when everything is installed.
There's no real perfect way with this system.. I've been using it 6 months in gallery and seemingly every piece will hang differently even if hung from the same place on the piece. Multiple pieces, or smaller pieces are a disaster..
If I could go all large piece, I'd love it. And I'd always say as well that using 2 anchor points on each piece goes a long way.. but honestly nails are starting to look good lol
Have you gotten this up and started using it yet? I am curious how you feel about it if so. I installed one of these in my home office about a year ago and I am considering going back to just using nails. I find that things just dont ever hang right on it, especially if you are hanging multiple pieces on a single cord. I have read and experimented a good bit and found sawtooth hangers to be the best option with this for me. I would love to hear your thoughts or any tricks you have figured out. Ended up buying the STAS picture hanging system, which seemed like the cheapest/easier option. I may update with pics when everything is installed. There's no real perfect way with this system.. I've been using it 6 months in gallery and seemingly every piece will hang differently even if hung from the same place on the piece. Multiple pieces, or smaller pieces are a disaster.. If I could go all large piece, I'd love it. And I'd always say as well that using 2 anchor points on each piece goes a long way.. but honestly nails are starting to look good lol |
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Hanging art theory, by Jaylove on Oct 21, 2019 9:36:29 GMT 1, I use paper. Trace out the size of the picture, then stick it on the wall and adjust accordingly. No unnecessary holes in the wall.
I don’t have much wall space so I have a lot of picture walls.
I use paper. Trace out the size of the picture, then stick it on the wall and adjust accordingly. No unnecessary holes in the wall.
I don’t have much wall space so I have a lot of picture walls.
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sleepyl
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Hanging art theory, by sleepyl on Oct 21, 2019 22:38:27 GMT 1, Have you gotten this up and started using it yet? I am curious how you feel about it if so. I installed one of these in my home office about a year ago and I am considering going back to just using nails. I find that things just dont ever hang right on it, especially if you are hanging multiple pieces on a single cord. I have read and experimented a good bit and found sawtooth hangers to be the best option with this for me. I would love to hear your thoughts or any tricks you have figured out. Ended up buying the STAS picture hanging system, which seemed like the cheapest/easier option. I may update with pics when everything is installed. Yes I did, I am happy with it. It's not perfect but it does the job.
Pros: i.) flexibility; new furniture? Some flower plant in the way? Just move your frame up, down, left, right and no others holes needed, ii.) landlord happy.
Cons: i.) the only cons I can think off is i.) price (obv. more expensive than nails) and ii.) the wall looks like a gallery (first world problem I know).
To answer the other question, I find it does hang right if the nails on the back of the frame are high enough. Examples: Happy with that one Less happy with thagt one because of the gap between the top of the frame and the wall. It's easy to fix but I haven't had time to do it yet (I''ve been lazy). And it does not look that bad when you're facing it.
Have you gotten this up and started using it yet? I am curious how you feel about it if so. I installed one of these in my home office about a year ago and I am considering going back to just using nails. I find that things just dont ever hang right on it, especially if you are hanging multiple pieces on a single cord. I have read and experimented a good bit and found sawtooth hangers to be the best option with this for me. I would love to hear your thoughts or any tricks you have figured out. Ended up buying the STAS picture hanging system, which seemed like the cheapest/easier option. I may update with pics when everything is installed. Yes I did, I am happy with it. It's not perfect but it does the job.
Pros: i.) flexibility; new furniture? Some flower plant in the way? Just move your frame up, down, left, right and no others holes needed, ii.) landlord happy.
Cons: i.) the only cons I can think off is i.) price (obv. more expensive than nails) and ii.) the wall looks like a gallery (first world problem I know).
To answer the other question, I find it does hang right if the nails on the back of the frame are high enough. Examples: Happy with that one Less happy with thagt one because of the gap between the top of the frame and the wall. It's easy to fix but I haven't had time to do it yet (I''ve been lazy). And it does not look that bad when you're facing it.
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Hanging art theory, by dogstar on Oct 21, 2019 23:45:08 GMT 1, Have you gotten this up and started using it yet? I am curious how you feel about it if so. I installed one of these in my home office about a year ago and I am considering going back to just using nails. I find that things just dont ever hang right on it, especially if you are hanging multiple pieces on a single cord. I have read and experimented a good bit and found sawtooth hangers to be the best option with this for me. I would love to hear your thoughts or any tricks you have figured out. Yes I did, I am happy with it. It's not perfect but it does the job.
Pros: i.) flexibility; new furniture? Some flower plant in the way? Just move your frame up, down, left, right and no others holes needed, ii.) landlord happy.
Cons: i.) the only cons I can think off is i.) price (obv. more expensive than nails) and ii.) the wall looks like a gallery (first world problem I know).
To answer the other question, I find it does hang right if the nails on the back of the frame are high enough. Examples: Happy with that one Less happy with thagt one because of the gap between the top of the frame and the wall. It's easy to fix but I haven't had time to do it yet (I''ve been lazy). And it does not look that bad when you're facing it.
Next time you have a decent bottle of wine, keep and slice the cork in half (or more) and blu-tack one of each of them to the back of the frame, around 20% of the way up from the bottom. If the frame is being pushed too far off the wall, trim the cork to the correct depth.
A bonus of doing this is the friction between corks and wall allows you to make reasonable degrees of horizontal level adjustments, because those bastard single-wire systems are the work of the devil in that respect.
Have you gotten this up and started using it yet? I am curious how you feel about it if so. I installed one of these in my home office about a year ago and I am considering going back to just using nails. I find that things just dont ever hang right on it, especially if you are hanging multiple pieces on a single cord. I have read and experimented a good bit and found sawtooth hangers to be the best option with this for me. I would love to hear your thoughts or any tricks you have figured out. Yes I did, I am happy with it. It's not perfect but it does the job.
Pros: i.) flexibility; new furniture? Some flower plant in the way? Just move your frame up, down, left, right and no others holes needed, ii.) landlord happy.
Cons: i.) the only cons I can think off is i.) price (obv. more expensive than nails) and ii.) the wall looks like a gallery (first world problem I know).
To answer the other question, I find it does hang right if the nails on the back of the frame are high enough. Examples: Happy with that one Less happy with thagt one because of the gap between the top of the frame and the wall. It's easy to fix but I haven't had time to do it yet (I''ve been lazy). And it does not look that bad when you're facing it.
Next time you have a decent bottle of wine, keep and slice the cork in half (or more) and blu-tack one of each of them to the back of the frame, around 20% of the way up from the bottom. If the frame is being pushed too far off the wall, trim the cork to the correct depth.
A bonus of doing this is the friction between corks and wall allows you to make reasonable degrees of horizontal level adjustments, because those bastard single-wire systems are the work of the devil in that respect.
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Hanging art theory, by sleepyl on Oct 22, 2019 13:27:48 GMT 1, Next time you have a decent bottle of wine, keep and slice the cork in half (or more) and blu-tack one of each of them to the back of the frame, around 20% of the way up from the bottom. If the frame is being pushed too far off the wall, trim the cork to the correct depth. A bonus of doing this is the friction between corks and wall allows you to make reasonable degrees of horizontal level adjustments, because those bastard single-wire systems are the work of the devil in that respect.
That's a great advice especially for a french person who likes to drink wine :-)
Next time you have a decent bottle of wine, keep and slice the cork in half (or more) and blu-tack one of each of them to the back of the frame, around 20% of the way up from the bottom. If the frame is being pushed too far off the wall, trim the cork to the correct depth. A bonus of doing this is the friction between corks and wall allows you to make reasonable degrees of horizontal level adjustments, because those bastard single-wire systems are the work of the devil in that respect. That's a great advice especially for a french person who likes to drink wine :-) |
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Hanging art theory, by sleepyl on Feb 29, 2020 20:10:18 GMT 1, Hi guys,
Just to give some more feedback. I'm quite happy with my STAS hanging system. I've been able to easily add more frames to my wall without doing any more holes. I've also added indoor plants just below the frames so had to get them up a little bit.
So if you're thinking about adding more pieces to the same wall, I would defo recommend.It's great for versatility.
Hi guys,
Just to give some more feedback. I'm quite happy with my STAS hanging system. I've been able to easily add more frames to my wall without doing any more holes. I've also added indoor plants just below the frames so had to get them up a little bit.
So if you're thinking about adding more pieces to the same wall, I would defo recommend.It's great for versatility.
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