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Author:  lurker [ Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:34 pm ]
Post subject:  art hanging help?
how would you hang a painting made out of wood?

it has four sides that are painted, it is it is probably at least an inch deep and hollow on the back inside.
i don't want to just lean on a shelf & i don't want to have to drill any holes in it to add hooks.
is it as simple as drilling some screws in the drywall and leaving them stick out enough,?

maybe i am over analyzing it.
Author:  mondocoyote [ Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:56 pm ]
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It's the wall you're thinking about? the picture is strung? If so, how about those hooks with the three tiny pins on the back. You just give it a couple of knocks with a hammer.The pins go in at an angle so they do stick well to the wall.
Author:  mondocoyote [ Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:00 pm ]
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Author:  miami [ Fri Jan 18, 2008 3:08 am ]
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Sounds like it has no hooks or wire on the back for hanging, but it does have a 'hollow' on the back, is that right?

If so you're probably right - just use long screws with either lead or plastic anchors (or those expand-o-sleeves that buckle on the back side of the wall -- these are strongest if it's heavy), let an inch or less of the screws remain exposed, and have them support the inside 'lip' of the back-hollow. It'd be better to use 2 screws, one near each top corner, than try to balance it on one - just make sure the 2 screws are level ...
Author:  bryanarchy [ Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:40 am ]
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miami wrote:
It'd be better to use 2 screws, one near each top corner, than try to balance it on one - just make sure the 2 screws are level ...


oooo yeah, i'd buy a laser level for this project...
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