How to hang canvas on wall?

[TVR MAN]

How many PHers does it take to hang a canvas?

I bought couple of original canvas "artworks" on gumtree recently but I don't know what the best way to mount them to the wall is? Ideally I want them flush to the wall which is a solid wall.

I've googled but it seems most canvasses don't have an internal frame which limits the fittings that could be used at the top middle - see below.

Any advice on how to mount it or what fittings to use is most appreciated.

[Chris Type R]

Mine I've simply screwed horizontal bits of wood to the wall which the frame rests on.

You could also screw something like http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/picture-frame-hooks-mirr... to the frame and then fasten to the wall.

[pincher]

How heavy are they?

You could use a few of [url]these|https://www.amazon.co.uk/Command-Large-Picture-Hanging-Strips/dp/B00404YKZI[/url) - I've got them on a few (admittedly smaller) canvases and they are still on the wall.

They probably do a heavier duty version.

Edited by pincher on Monday 12th June 19:52

[PositronicRay]

Definitely the other way up.

[King Herald]

Put two screws in the wall, sticking out an inch or just a bit less deep than the frame is, and simply hang the frame on them by the top batten. Nothing more fancy needed.

[Gibby88]

I second Command Strips. I am in the process of moving and they come off great without any need to touch up paint.

[paul.deitch]

I use Ali rails at ceiling level with one or two nylon hangers and small metal hooks for a picture. They come in 2 and 3 metre lengths. Saves all those bloody holes.

[Eddieslofart]

Gibby88 said:

I second Command Strips. I am in the process of moving and they come off great without any need to touch up paint.

3rd ed

[Simpo Two]

Canvases are light. All you need are two D-rings, two bits of string and two picture hooks.

[craig1912]

https://picturehangers.co.uk/canvas-print-and-fram...

used these for a fairly heavy frame and it's excellent

[V8RX7]

King Herald said:

Put two screws in the wall, sticking out an inch or just a bit less deep than the frame is, and simply hang the frame on them by the top batten.

^^^ This is what I've done with cheap artwork - wouldn't take much of a knock to dislodge it though

Command strips.... a friend of mine uses them extensively - to date I've seen three of her pictures fall wall off the wall which makes them cr@p IMO

I like the idea of battens mounted to the wall - you could add a dab of adhesive or velcro to the top to make them harder to dislodge.

[Murph7355]

King Herald said:

Put two screws in the wall, sticking out an inch or just a bit less deep than the frame is, and simply hang the frame on them by the top batten. Nothing more fancy needed.

Have done this.

Simpo Two said:

Canvases are light. All you need are two D-rings, two bits of string and two picture hooks.

This is a better way though.

[mikeiow]

Or a couple of this type of flush picture hangers?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/142065174743

You would only be a couple of mm off flush....we have used them a fair bit (can get bigger 4 screw versions for heavier pictures)

[AlexC1981]

I'm not keen on how the artist did the large orange splodge in the top left corner. It really detracts from the whole piece.

[Chris Type R]

V8RX7 said:

^^^ This is what I've done with cheap artwork - wouldn't take much of a knock to dislodge it though

Command strips.... a friend of mine uses them extensively - to date I've seen three of her pictures fall wall off the wall which makes them cr@p IMO

I like the idea of battens mounted to the wall - you could add a dab of adhesive or velcro to the top to make them harder to dislodge.

Or drill a small hole from the top of the frame so you can screw into the batten. (I have a 6ft x 6ft canvas held up like this)

The other thing I've seen used are Alligator hooks, but then your frame is proud at the top. http://www.yourpictureframes.com/blog/picture-fram...

[dave_s13]

Screwfix sell rolls of adhesive velcro that's bloody strong. That'd work too.

[Earthboundmisfit]

King Herald said:

Put two screws in the wall, sticking out an inch or just a bit less deep than the frame is, and simply hang the frame on them by the top batten. Nothing more fancy needed.

^Simply this. If you end up with one nail/screw higher that the other just wrap electricains tape around the lower ones until all level.