Hanging canvas board acrylic paintings

[mollynix]

Hi all!..I would just like to hang my paintings on a wall, attaching something to the back and then attaching to the wall (hidden). There must be some simple gizmos that you can buy that would attach to the canvas board.
Does anyone know what I would ask for at Walmarts or the hardware store?
Thanks…Molly, North Bay, Ontario, Canada

Molly

[Einion]

Hi Molly, what are your canvas boards made from? Do they have the usual cardboard backing or something more substantial?

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[mollynix]

they are just canvas on cardboard

Molly

[gouligann]

I’ve never done anything like this, and it might not work on a large piece, but how about thinly hot glueing a very thin board (2-3 inches smaller all around) to the back of your canvas? Then hot glue some sort of rings to the edges of the board where you’d normally screw in eyes to attach wire to?
Just a thought, maybe it’s a bad idea..lol
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[ronspace]

Hi Molly,

I work almost exclusively with primed masonite (hardboard) and use this method for hanging my paintings. Please see attached post (a picture is worth 1000 words:) ). It is very secure, as some of my painting can weigh several pounds and be up to 40″ across. The foamboard on the back creates a very aesthetically pleasing “floating” look. The foamboard also helps seal the back side of the canvas board or hardboard and helps to keep it from curling. But you could just glue a perimeter of foam instead of a large sheet, if you wanted to save some costs (foam board isn’t cheap).

Hope this helps,

Ronspace

[petehears]

go to micheals or similar store and get a “clip frame”…..
that is if it is possible to put glass over your painting, if not the clips can and will damage the painting as well as the board behind the canvas.

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[rghirardi]

Personally, I would build a ‘cradle’ for either a canvas board or hardboard. The cradle keeps the board from buckling or warping. It will also provide some protection to the painting (but not as much as a frame) and enhances the presentation of the work. The cradles can be made inexpensively. Go to a building supply store, Lowe’s for instance, and look for 1×2 inch strips of pine or poplar. They come in six to eight foot sizes…just select the straightest.

If you have access to a mitre saw, cut the boards on a 45 degree angle. If not, just cut the strips across and make the cradle a butt frame. Secure the board to the cradle with wood glue. (I’d spot the glue in a few places in case you wanted to detach the board from the cradle later.) You might choose to paint the cradle a neutral color or just leave it as is.

The 1×2 inch strips usually cost between $2.00 to $5.00 (US) depending on the quality of wood you select. If you don’t have one, you can purchase a mitre box and saw for under $20.00. It’s a good investment, particularly if you get into framing your paintings later.

This really isn’t all that difficult and will make hanging your paintings much easier.

rghirardi

[Farsana]

I know this is an old thread but wanted to respond anyway in case it can still be of help. What’s your budget and preference?

In my case, I love going to thrift stores, but you have to go frequently. On most trips, I rarely find art I want to put up in my home, but sometimes, I find a gem hidden among all the garbage. Sometimes, you’ll encounter awesome frames which can dress up and give life to old posters or prints you might have.

And then I came across multiple online websites that from where we can buy cool hanging wall art paintings. I like this website called Home Hub ME with lots of reliable choices.

These are much more of a budget item, and only available to us in UAE I’m afraid, but if you frame them or hang them right they’ll look good for very little cash.

[ricksframes.com]

If they are small, a simple and cheap solution is to glue a heavy duty string from side to side to hang them or if they are large and heavy I would glue a 1×2 frame to the back and hang normally with a wire hanger, or better yet just frame them

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