Hanger recommendations for UltraBoard?

[muybridge]

I have a 40" x 13" print mounted on UltraBoard Classic. No glazing or frame, so it's pretty light.

Any suggestions for hangers? The image is horizontal, and very wide, so I think I'll need either a wire, or at least 2 hanging points to keep it level.

 

[Nikodeumus]

There are pros and cons to this method of display.
Pros: inexpensive, light weight, minimalist display

Cons: Hanging the item unframed poses certain risks.
The hanging system is less secure.
Foam mounted items are easily dented and are not repairable.
No protection of the surface of the print

There are hangers made specifically for foam board.
These are very common:

STAS self-fastening foam board hanger (4 pieces)

STAS self-fastening foam board hanger (4 pieces)

www.picturehangingsystems.ca

I use them for inexpensive posters/art on Mountcor dry mounting foam board.

Or try contacting the manufacturer for their recommendations.

UltraBoard™ Classic - UltraBoard

UltraBoard Classic foam core boards are our most popular and versatile products. UltraBoard Classic consists of a polystyrene foam core board between two rigid sheets of polystyrene.

ultraboard.com

 

[Jim Miller]

The foam board hangers with teeth to grip the board should work, as Nik suggested. However, they can loosen and pull out if stressed in certain directions. So, when I used them, I also used a dab of Gorilla Glue and then placed a piece of tape over base of the hanger to secure it temporarily and contain the glue's bubbles.

Large WallBuddies and 4-hole D-rings have plenty of surface area in contact with the board, so those and a strong glue should work, as well.

How thick is the board? If is 3/8" or thicker, I suggest using WallBuddies with glue and short screws.

Do Not use a wire on this board. The tension of the wire would place excess side-force on whatever hangers you use. Also, the tension of a wire might possibly cause the board to bow over time.

 

[muybridge]

Thanks for the responses. I did send a message to UltraBoard yesterday, but hadn't heard back by end of day, and now it's the weekend.

The board is 1/2" thick. One option I'm thinking of, in addition to those mentioned, is a smallish wooden French cleat.

 

[wpfay]

You could solve the hanging problem and reinforce the board a bit by adding a strainer frame to the back.
The foam centered boards will react to changed in the environment and cupping or bowing is a possibility.
It really doesn't need to be a terribly thick strainer, even made from parting bead will add a fair amount of rigidity.
Chamfer the top rail and create a French cleat for hanging.

 

[muybridge]

You could solve the hanging problem and reinforce the board a bit by adding a strainer frame to the back.
The foam centered boards will react to changed in the environment and cupping or bowing is a possibility.
It really doesn't need to be a terribly thick strainer, even made from parting bead will add a fair amount of rigidity.
Chamfer the top rail and create a French cleat for hanging.

That's an interesting idea; what type of adhesive would you recommend to attach the strainer?

 

[wpfay]

I would probably use PVA fabric glue. It retains some of its elasticity when fully dried.
The weak point will probably be the facing on the foam centered board.