I have a customer who called complaining he has 50 or so small pictures hanging in his restaurant that are always crooked. Anyone have suggestions on what to do for this? I know I've seem some kind of bumper type things with prongs on them that push into the bottom back of the frame and than adhere to the wall. Would appreciate any thoughts to what they are and where I can get them or any other ideas.
Need help keeping frames straight on wall.
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Put two hooks in the wall. 
Rob Markoff
PFG, Picture Framing God
http://hangmanproducts.com/collections/hanging-solutions/products/picture-straightener
Use them all the time. Can be cut for smaller sized pictures. I usually put two in the corners instead of bumpers (which need to be removed for these to work). Won't damage walls but will have limited success on brick or rough surfaces.
Use them all the time. Can be cut for smaller sized pictures. I usually put two in the corners instead of bumpers (which need to be removed for these to work). Won't damage walls but will have limited success on brick or rough surfaces.
LaFontsee
MGF, Master Grumble Framer
The ones you're thinking of are called Pic-Sure Stays. You can get them from United.
http://www.unitedmfrs.com/cart/detail.cfm?item=2907
James
http://www.unitedmfrs.com/cart/detail.cfm?item=2907
James
Thanks those are the ones I was thinking of.
I don't know of many restaurants that dare to use hanging wire in a public area. The liabilities would be too high if glass is used for glazing. The first time that a customer is cut by glass from a falling picture might be the last for that restaurant.
Security Hangers should be used.
Security Hangers should be used.
I will check these out. Thank you.
Rob Markoff
PFG, Picture Framing God
I don't like this kind because they put a second set of holes in the wall.
The ones I linked to do not and have a cool pull tab for installation.
Dave
SPFG, Supreme Picture Framing God
I have several such installations in homes and I have just used small velcro dots. One on the frame back on the bottom rail and one on the wall. It would depend where the installation is within the restaurant as to whether velcro would be appropriate.
Rob Markoff
PFG, Picture Framing God
I find that the adhesive on self stick velcro is very aggressive and difficult to remove from a wall without damage.
Dave
SPFG, Supreme Picture Framing God
Depends on the wall. On wood paneling it is easy to remove. On enamel painted walls it also comes off easily. Latex paint on wallboard, not so easily and if removed might require some light plaster work, as would the holes from any anchor or nail system.
pwalters
SGF, Supreme Grumble Framer
This. These other items aren't bad, but this is what I would recommend to a business customer.
I'll put in another vote for security hangers. That said, any two-point hanging system would be better than a wire and hold the frames perfectly straight on the wall. Fletcher Wireless, Hangman, WallBuddies, or Z-bar would all be good choices, so long as safety and anti-theft are not issues.
Did work for a national chain BBQ restaurant. They drilled holes in face of the frames and screwed them to the wall. It's a look, just not a good one.
There are a number of 2 and 3 point hanging systems that would work. Get rid of the wires and your problems will be solved.
Rob, we have the opposite experience with Velcro coins. The failure rate is too high. All of the wooden corner samples have had the Velcro chevrons or coins on the back stapled in place to keep the samples from falling off the wall.
There are a number of 2 and 3 point hanging systems that would work. Get rid of the wires and your problems will be solved.
Rob, we have the opposite experience with Velcro coins. The failure rate is too high. All of the wooden corner samples have had the Velcro chevrons or coins on the back stapled in place to keep the samples from falling off the wall.
Pat Murphey
SPFG, Supreme Picture Framing God
I don't think anyone is suggesting hanging from velcro - just substituting for bumpons.
wcox
CGF II, Certified Grumble Framer Level 2
Try earth quack wax or also known as museum wax. Use this for many years and NEVER a problem and works great. Google it
Dave
SPFG, Supreme Picture Framing God
Perfect solution, Tim. Thanks for suggesting it. I have another project I'm working on which these products offer a perfect solution involving hanging empty light weight frames on a wall.
The 3M Command products would also make a wonderful retail product in many frame shops.
The 3M Command products would also make a wonderful retail product in many frame shops.
P
pete plastic
Guest
Ugh, I see that all the time in restaurants and bars. And on nice looking frames, as well.
I use the "Picture Hanging Strips" and cut down to smaller pieces for this. I picked up a collection today which we did this with about 5 years ago and they had not budged.