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Franchesca

Franchesca

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I am doing the framing and installation of art for the new store. The art is for sale and be rotated monthly. Problem: The walls have 5.5' of wainscoting topped with a chair rail that protrudes 1/2" off the wall. I can't hang everything on the 4' of upper drywall, some will hang over the chair rail and wainscoting. I need a solution so the pieces hang flat(ter). More importantly, this solution needs to be removed without destroying the back once it is sold.

Is it as simple as placing a small styro block behind? What have been your solutions?

Thanks,
Franchesca
 
PaulSF said:
Strategically situated bumpons will protect the chair rail, at least. Cheap and easy.
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:) Not too worried about the chair rail's finish...just the upward angle of the piece due to the frame bottom sticking out into the room further than the top. IE: pointing upward and catching every lightbulbs' reflection.
 
So are you hanging on a gallery system, a hanging system or with picture hangers hammered into the wall?

I guess the quickest answer would be to put 1/2" to 3/4' styro blocks on the top rail of the frame. a little atg and you can peel them off when you sell the artwork.
 
as simple as placing a small styro block behind
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Hmmmm now where in the world could you find some styro block or foam core block... ??? :icon11:

If you have Pat Kotner's Fix & Fill, you can also hang smaller stuff below the chair rail and larger above. Then just fill the wainscoting if you need to move the hangers.
 
Bob Doyle said:
So are you hanging on a gallery system, a hanging system or with picture hangers hammered into the wall?

I guess the quickest answer would be to put 1/2" to 3/4' styro blocks on the top rail of the frame. a little atg and you can peel them off when you sell the artwork.
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hangers hammered into wall...above clothing racks. I won't have the use of the lower walls. You may be wondering...but my Mother is opening a high-end (nearly new) consignment clothing store and she is giving me the wall space to showcase my "stuff". Retail exposure without the rent..woo-hoo! OK I feel a tad bit guilty...and can hear the groaning out there. But, in my defense...When I began my business 2 years ago, there were 3 other retail frame shops. Now I'm the only framer left. I just got my largest client who happens to be the big-wig animator and producer of Disney films. So I have the recipe needed to be successful in my area, please don't hate me for it. :icon21:
 
Baer Charlton said:
Hmmmm now where in the world could you find some styro block or foam core block... ??? :icon11:

If you have Pat Kotner's Fix & Fill, you can also hang smaller stuff below the chair rail and larger above. Then just fill the wainscoting if you need to move the hangers.
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So true! I have all her kits!
 
Congrats, consignment shops are doing really well right now. But be sure the customers know the clothes may be used, but the art isn't!

I think fome core blocks atg'ed on will work whether on wires or hangers. Just be sure to use a little extra wire!
 
A little trick I use for uneven surfaces is to screw lath screws into the back of the frame near the corners. You can adjust the length by screwing in or out or use different length screws. The lath head holds a felt pad very nicely to protect the wall. (Lath screws are sometimes call truss head screws or even wafer head screws.)
 
My sister used to call me "truss head".... oh wait.... she might have been saying "puss"..... so hard to understand her when you're giving her a noggin burn or just flat trying to defend yourself.... :icon11:

HEY! She was the one with the kitchen knife...
 
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Franchesca, one other solution would be to use a thick dap of hot glue on the tops of the frames. Actually when we need to use mar guard bumpers, sometimes I will just use dabs of hot glue. It actually works bettter than the pressure sensitive adhesive on the bumpers and is just as fast to apply. The adhesion does not break down over time.

If you need to build up a larger space, there is a company called R H Rowley out of Gastonia, NC 1 800 343-4542. They sell products to the window covering industry. They are stackable shims (blind bracket spacers) available in 1/4" or 3/8" and are very cheep. They also sell screws and anchors of many types that are better quality and cheaper than some you can purchase from frame supply companies.
 
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