Hanging Your Art

Have you ever stood in front of your freshly hung frame, stepped back, and gazed lovingly at it only to realize that it is hung too high or too low? Picture hanging remains for many of people one of the many mysteries of the universe - and that's just the mechanics of getting the picture up on the wall. Take heart however, as we have provided you with a few starting pointers on how to professionally hang your own artwork.

Eye level display

Remember most pictures are designed to be viewed at eye-level. When hanging a group of pictures of different sizes align the top edges. Groups of pictures need not be hung in symmetrical patterns, but they should follow some sort of overall design. Try arranging them on the floor first.

Hang securely

Use two hooks on the wall, each set about a quarter of the way in from either side of the picture. Check the cord, or other hanger you use is designed to support the weight of your art work, the hooks or hangars we supply are designed to hold the weight of the frame & weight under normal use, but sometimes the weight of the art or item, can alter the hanging systems strength.
Where safety is critical, in a Childs bedroom for example, ask us about security fittings & systems.

A gentle clean

Dust frames or treat with a soft brush, rather than applying water or cleaning fluids. Do not use cleaning fluids or water on the varnished surface of oil paintings or acrylic glazing, again dust carefully, vigorously rubbing on the surface of acrylic can sometimes lead to a mild scratch on the surface, if you have to use a fluid to clean the frame, apply them to a duster first  ( rather than applying directly to the frame ).

Out of light

Try not to hang your pictures directly opposite large windows as sunlight fades colours and discolours paper, there is a solution for this but it is very, very expensive it is uv coated glass which in fact costs in relation to acrylic or glass 35 times more expensive!!!!

Handle with care

When carrying and transporting a picture, grasp the frame firmly on both sides. If you have to store pictures, make sure they are stacked vertically and the right way up. When stacking pictures, stand them ' glass to glass' so that the hangers do not touch or damage the frame.

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