Advice on hanging picture frames

Feb 22, 2007 5 Replies
B

Hi,



I've got some certificates that I'd like to hang at work, so I brought some cheap clip frames from Wilkingson, just the bog standard, hardboard back, with glass held on by those snap-in clips. What I didn't really consider when buying them was how to hang them! Has anyone got any advice? There's no where to screw in any eye-screws as there is no 'frame', and the back is hardboard. I've tried tying some picture frame wire around 2 of the clips on either side, which kinda works, but not very well, the clips have a tendency to pull out!



Anyone got any advice? Is the frame wire the only way? Should I scrap these cheap ones, and buy some better quality frames?



Cheers



Ben


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A

The 'frameless frames' that I've used are designed to that the back of the top clip has a triangular hole, which simply slots over a nail or screwhead.

Don't know if yours are the same ?

Regards Adrian

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B

Hi Adrian,

Thanks for the reply.

These frames do seem to have a somewhat triangular hole punched though on them, but when I tried hanging them this way, they all seem to hang at a slight angle. With wire, you can at least push it over slightly to straighten them up!

Cheers

Ben

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M

The clips are usually fitted in a slot in the hardboard to allow for adjustment. If not, use Blu-Tack to hold them straight.

MBQ

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A couple of dabs of blue tak on the back can help them grip the wall if the angle is slight.

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B

Hi MBQ,

You were right, moving the clip along the slot a little levelled it out!

Cheers

Ben

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