How do I care for my framed piece?
Do you supply what is needed to hang my framed art?
What is the best way to position my art?
How do I avoid unwanted nail holes when hanging my art?
How do I hang heavy or oversized artwork?
How do I hang art for boats, mobile homes, and commercial use?
How do I care for my framed piece?
You should hang your artwork in locations that offer protection from the damaging effects of heat, moisture, and light. Hang your artwork out of the line of direct sunlight. In sunny environments or in areas that are lit with fluorescent lighting, using UV acrylic or glass will minimize the effects of harmful ultraviolet rays. You should also never hang your valuable artwork over a heat source, or in an area that will be high in humidity such as a steamy bathroom. Heat and humidity can cause serious damage to your art. Clean the surface regularly with the proper cleaner. Spray the appropriate cleaner on a soft cloth first not the surface of the framed piece, to avoid pooling and damage to the frame, mat, and art.
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Do you supply what is needed to hang my framed art?
Your professionally framed piece of art will arrive complete with hardware for hanging. Always use picture hangers for strength and security. We recommend using two hangers per picture for strength, security, and maintaining straight placement.
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What is the best way to position my art?
Measure the amount of wall space you have to work with and work out your arrangement on the floor. Don't forget to include lamps and wall sconces into your arrangement. Also consider proper scale when decorating your walls. Support large furniture with large wall hangings and small furniture with small wall hangings. When hanging pictures above furniture the general rule is between 6 and 8 inches. If your art is not going to be above furniture, hang your pictures at average eye-level.
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How do I avoid unwanted nail holes when hanging my art?
To hang the picture at your chosen height you will need to measure how far from the top of the picture the hanging wire will hit when hanging on a nail. If the top of your picture should hang 72" from the floor, and the hanging wire hits 4 inches below, your nail will have to be 68" from the floor centered with your picture. (Use a light pencil mark on your wall.)
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How do I hang heavy or oversized artwork?
Drywall: For artwork up to 150 lbs. we recommend using 2 hangers (75 lb.) on the wall. Two strap-hangers (or "D- Rings") should be attached to the artwork with no wire. Strap hangers hook directly onto hangers in the wall. Weight is distributed between the hangers.
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How do I hang art for boats, mobile homes, and commercial use?
Use security hangers that anchor all corners of the frame.
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