Picture hanging frames?

Zola.

I got a bunch of frames from Ikea, but the back on them is really deep compared to the tiny hanging hook. I am wanting them to sit nice and flush on the wall...what sort of fixing would be suitable?

Heres a shot to show you what I mean

marc81

Have you considered sticking them in place with command strips?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Command-Picture-Hanging-Strips-Value/dp/B000OF6X48

TeamPlum

Plug and screw? Screw extending to appropriate length

saverbuyer

Put a couple of d-rings on the frame its self and attach some string.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Nails-Screws-Fasteners/PICTURE-FRAME-HANGING-RING-SINGLE-NICKEL-PLATED/B007IWY8II/ref=pd_lpo_328_bs_lp_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=QPZ99GT3W2P7MWA16M92

Proxima_Centauri

You could buy a small picture hanging kit from EBay (costs about £3). If you are attaching string to a frame it needs to be about a third of the way down.

rach_k

I think I have the smaller size of those frames. I hung them by using very small nails (about 1cm long with a small head, I was calling them tacks but I'm not sure that's correct). I used a spirit level to draw a line then hammered in the nails so they would sit just inside the corners of the frame. The frames are light but sturdy so I've had no problems hanging them from the frame itself and they're always straight!

Head_The_Ball

OP, what type of walls do you have?

rach_k wrote: »

I think I have the smaller size of those frames. I hung them by using very small nails (about 1cm long with a small head, I was calling them tacks but I'm not sure that's correct). I used a spirit level to draw a line then hammered in the nails so they would sit just inside the corners of the frame. The frames are light but sturdy so I've had no problems hanging them from the frame itself and they're always straight!

That is what I do for light weight canvas prints etc with a frame similar to the OP when hanging on plasterboard walls.

I tap the pins or thin nails gently into the plasterboard at a downwards angle.

If the walls are traditional brick or block with plaster, or the frames are heavy, then drill holes and use a suitable screw and rawlplug.

Head_The_Ball

Proxima_Centauri wrote: »

You could buy a small picture hanging kit from EBay (costs about £3)....

Or £1 in Poundland and Poundstretcher etc.

TheCyclingProgrammer

I second the command strips suggestion. They are great.

kerri_gt

We use Command strips - saves making holes in the walls and easy to remove if you want to take down the picture.

Do make sure if you do remove the frame from the wall and have used these though you are careful - when we move the removal men just yanked one of our pictures off the wall taking frame, command strips and a big chunk of paint off too.

Zola.

Thanks for the suggestions folks