Hanging unframed prints

[dbbarron]

I am looking for an idea on how to hand unframed prints on a wall (in a removable, rearrangeable manner).

I want to fill a wall with various current favorites but replace and rearrange often.

I was thinking of the removable wall adhesive systems (e.g., 3M 'Command' clips), but am looking for any other ideas.

db

 

[Roy Sletcher]

dbbarron wrote:

I am looking for an idea on how to hand unframed prints on a wall (in a removable, rearrangeable manner).

I want to fill a wall with various current favorites but replace and rearrange often.

I was thinking of the removable wall adhesive systems (e.g., 3M 'Command' clips), but am looking for any other ideas.

db

Get some cheap foamcore from the dollar store. Comes in white and several colours. It is light in weight and can be easily attached to a wall. Cut to appropriate size with a box cutter.

Print can be attached by any number number of methods including spray-able adhesive with or without a foamcore border. Has the advantage of "no glare" from glass as with conventional picture frames and is incredibly light in weight.

Probably come out at just over "buck a pic". Couldn't be simpler or cheaper.

Roy Sletcher

 

[Ferdels]

I have installed some highly tensioned lines, like a clothes line. I purchased some miniature washing line pegs from a craft store, I can change them all I like.

A few tips found from trial and error, I use a Kevlar Dyneema fishing line (very low stretch) I ended up with three twisted strands of 80kg line with tensioner's to make it bar tight.

The pegs are these from Ebay:

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I died them black in some old printer ink.

I have 3 lines 5meters long, makes for a interesting display space, constantly changing.

Good luck

Garry

 

[jrkliny]

For my office at work, I brought in 8x12 or 8 1/2x11 prints in cheap 11x14 frames. I spent an average of about $3 for each frame. As a quick mounting technique, I used some glue from a glue stick and attached to cheap sketchpad paper sheets. Although these were in frames, this was a quick and easy process.

At home I did something which is probably closer to what you intend. I had a large painted white wall in my kitchen that was my space for photographs. I attached the prints directly to the wall using mounting putty. This is an easy process. Just take a small piece of putty, knead it for a few seconds, attach a piece to each of the four corners and then press onto the wall. This is more or less archival since you can get the putty off the back of the print by rolling it off with your finger tip. A little glue like residue will remain. Prints will not stay on the wall indefinitely. After several weeks the putty would dry out and the print would fall. I forget the name of this material but I know I found it at Staples and hobby supply stores such as AC Moore.

I did find another method but never implemented it. There is a formulation of special metal paint that is available. You paint a couple of coats on a wall, then top coat with regular latex paint to match the rest of the wall. You then attach the prints with by the use of rare earth magnets that are in the shape of push pins. For both the putty and magnetic methods, you can only use a bare print. A matted print would be too heavy.

 

[dbbarron]

Ferdels wrote:

I have installed some highly tensioned lines, like a clothes line. I purchased some miniature washing line pegs from a craft store, I can change them all I like.

A few tips found from trial and error, I use a Kevlar Dyneema fishing line (very low stretch) I ended up with three twisted strands of 80kg line with tensioner's to make it bar tight.

The pegs are these from Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pack-of-100...afts_Children_s_Crafts_EH&hash=item4610a41c08

I died them black in some old printer ink.

I have 3 lines 5meters long, makes for a interesting display space, constantly changing.

Good luck

Garry

This is along the 'lines' (pun intended!) I was looking for.

What do you use for the standoffs for securing the end of each line? Is it necessary to secure to a stud based on line tension?

I am more thinking about larger format prints (17" wide x generally 17-34" long)

(I have used all of the low cost techniques mentioned including cheap frames (Ikea, sale stores, etc.) and foam core mounting with adhesive, however, to change prints, these all require some work. I'm looking for a quick system with clips where I can easily change prints, but the display still looks presentable). Printer to the wall in a minute or two!

For instance, check out how these prints are displayed at 0:03-0:10 in the linked MOAB/Calumet video.

db

 

[Howard Moftich]

there is also the system from ashanging.com expensive but very nice

 

[Ferdels]

This is along the 'lines' (pun intended!) I was looking for.

What do you use for the standoffs for securing the end of each line? Is it necessary to secure to a stud based on line tension?

I am more thinking about larger format prints (17" wide x generally 17-34" long)

(I have used all of the low cost techniques mentioned including cheap frames (Ikea, sale stores, etc.) and foam core mounting with adhesive, however, to change prints, these all require some work. I'm looking for a quick system with clips where I can easily change prints, but the display still looks presentable). Printer to the wall in a minute or two!

For instance, check out how these prints are displayed at 0:03-0:10 in the linked MOAB/Calumet video.

db

Seems like a similar journey to the one I was on, I tried all sorts of ideas, cheap frames, foamcore, even a metal bar with rare earth magnets. (worked but looked crap).

I like looking at my work as prints and the requirement for me was easy, quick and non obtrusive.

Maximum print size hung to date is 24"X130".

You will need to find a stud, my lines are very tight. I don't use standoffs as I go right across the room. I would keep them as close to the wall as I could, to stop paper curl and air movement.



Have fun

Garry

Just looked at the photo, might be time to re tension the lines, they have been up for 2 years. photos are A3+ to A4

 

[wazu]

dbbarron wrote:

I am looking for an idea on how to hand unframed prints on a wall (in a removable, rearrangeable manner).

I want to fill a wall with various current favorites but replace and rearrange often.

I was thinking of the removable wall adhesive systems (e.g., 3M 'Command' clips), but am looking for any other ideas.

db

Wire cables stretched taut and large wide paper clips.

 

[FRGorga]

How about these: http://www.posterhanger.com/?

I used them to hang an exhibit a few years ago instead of traditional frames... very easy to use and they look nice. If you print at the same size (or two) regularly these are workable.

--- Frank (www.gorga.org/blog)

 

[CarliseC]

Five years later I used your suggestion with fantastic results! Thanks!

 

[Dweeble]

What about getting a sheet of MDF or ply cut to size at your local DIY shed (one which has a vertical panel saw, they are very accurate) and fixing prints with repositionable double-sided tape?

You can pre-paint the board black or white or whatever too.

 

[Alan Goldhammer]

How about these: http://www.posterhanger.com/?

I used them to hang an exhibit a few years ago instead of traditional frames... very easy to use and they look nice. If you print at the same size (or two) regularly these are workable.

+1 - I use these at home and they work very well. It takes only a couple of minutes to swap out an old print for a new one.