![]() I think wiring is an inherant part of our industry. Also, in these REALLY large pieces, we use no wire, but rather position the hangers up and down, and tell the customer s/he should hang it on two hooks rather than one to reduce the strain on the moulding. If the moulding is a nice wide, deep moulding, we will use the large 3-hole hangers with bracing straps, and use 3/4" screws to secure them. On larger pieces (32x40 and over) we use the largest mirror hangers we can that won't be seen on the edge of the frame, and the longest screws the frame can handle. So we keep very few screw eyes on hand at any time. On small pieces where the moulding is so thin that the mirror hangers would show, THEN we use screw eyes. I don't like screw eyes at all for the simple reason is they can damage the piece next to it when stored, creating a whole new headache. For the bulk of our wiring jobs we use small and large, 1-,2-, or 3-hole mirror hangers with the D-rings at the ends. Yes, I know smaller screws would solve the problem, but I'm working with what is available, and wallbuddies insists on providing fat screws. I've had a number of small hardwood frames split because they weren't drilled first, even beeswax doesn't help at times. However, we don't drill where I work now, so I use beeswax a lot. Personally, drilling is the one and only right way to screw anything into wood. ![]() John, won't the glue rust the screws if you put glue on them? Z bar is another great hanger for some frames.Īnother very good hanger for Acrylic boxes is a cleat which I can't describe, maybe someone else can. For those customers we use tiny screw eyes and super soft strand even if it is 4 x 5 or 2 x 3, corny, but we aim to please. Some customers just don't like sawtooth hangers (I love them). When wire is required we use the Sevalon system, the one with the sleeves that you crimp, and the 4 hole or 2 hole super hangers. ![]() Engineers love them, architects love them, but we never put them on an artists work. Some customers abhor them and some insist on them. The Wallbuddies for metal frames are great. We use both large and small Wall buddies. We use wall buddies on most frames over 11 x 14. I think there is a use for all the above. (Some have called me for directions on using the standard picture hooks that nail into the wall. Nor would they enjoy leveling frames with strap hangers. I use Wall Buddies on "very horizontal" frames (like those panoramic stadium photos and Blakeway posters.) Most of my customers love Wall Buddies, but would not appreciate them on 11x14 frames. I use Flangers and Zerlon on small frames with very narrow mouldings. The Wall Buddies actually add strength to the frame. Both are much easier to level than strap hangers and very strong. Larger than 20x24: Wall Buddies or Hook-ups. I keep shifting the Super-Hanger threshhold to smaller sizes - I seem to be phasing out screw eyes. I figure if I need the 4-hole job, I'm not going to use wire. Super hangers are those flat one-piece plates with the integrated "ring" for wire. Normally two hooks supplied to customer.ġ4x18 to 20x24: 2-hole Super Hanger and Zerlon wire. Under 8x10: Sawtooth hanger and brass-headed nail (no hook, Linda.)Ĩx10 to about 14x18: Screw eyes and Zerlon wire. Since I work alone - and exert very little influence here - I won't be corrupting any young minds. Life is short, choose your battles, its just wire! Some still beg for wire, then I have them sign my work order. On long pieces and heavy items I use Strap hangers and advise my client to use a level and measre twice and hang once. I have also worked with many professional installers that prefer to hang on the "hinges, d hooks or strap hangers" which is nice because it saves you time and money. If they bring in an item that is too heavy and they don't want to listen to your advice, refuse to do the work or have them sign a work order releasing you of any liability. I tell them it is not recommended but they insist on putting thier life and that of others in harms way, and we live in earthquake country!!! I have replaced fishing line, string, electrical wiring, twine, rope, extension cords, shoe string, chain or anything these people can tie a knot in. I have had many clients bring in those store bought mirrors and ask for wire. We still use wire because our customers want the ease of using one nail to hang overweight oversized mirrors above beds and couches.
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