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How do I hang this picture frame?

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HJ40 · 04/12/2022 19:24

I bought a framed print and it's come with two loop hook screws taped on the back.

I've no idea where to screw them in?
The back board of the print is sitting flush with the frame so there isn't any recess to screw them into the side of.

Whilst the frame is thick enough that I could screw them straight into the back, they'd be sticking out weirdly so that would be odd.

What do I do? Get some other sort of hook or loops for string?

How do I hang this picture frame?
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Idontdoyoga · 04/12/2022 19:37

They won’t stick out! Try this …

Screw the eyelets provided into the back of frame about a third of the way down. Make sure the eyelets are level on both sides so measure each side equally & mark the insert point with a pencil.

If frame is too hard to screw without a starter, carefully make a tiny tiny hole with tip of scissors blade for eyelets to grip. Screw them in firmly.

Finally stretch some string/cord/picture wire (B&Q or local hardware shop?) from eyelet to eyelet & tie it as tight as you can. A bit of slack won’t hurt.
Tap a picture hook into wall & hang.
Hope this helps?
Hurrah ! Looks great!

HJ40 · 04/12/2022 19:55

Thanks for replying @Idontdoyoga do you mean screw them into the surface where I've marked a red spot (approx location but that surface)? IME hooks have been to the edge at the point of the blue arrow, which is why I'm a bit unsure. Not chance of turning one of these screws in there.

If I screw one in at approx the red spot, the hooks will rub on the wall and it will give the picture a bit of a downward tilt angle, neither of which I'm keen on.

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lokabrenna · 04/12/2022 20:02

The previous poster is correct, these eyelets are for stringing your artwork. The slight angle isn’t that noticeable and as long as the artwork doesn’t move it won’t mark the wall.

This way of hanging is very adjustable and forgiving, as you only need one wall hook and then it’s easy to level the frame.

If you would prefer flatter to the wall get a little hanging kit from Amazon with flush eyelets. They don’t stick out so far.

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Idontdoyoga · 04/12/2022 20:02

Yes I’d screw in eyelet at red mark.
If you screw it in too far down the frame it will hang away from wall at top of frame but if you screw it a bit higher up than half way & make sure eyelets are totally screwed in it should be fine.
I’ll take a pic of one if mine , separately,
No walls scraped in my house & I collect art!

Whatevergetsyouthroughthenight · 04/12/2022 20:02

It needs to stand a little proud of the wall or else it will rock side to side on the central hook. It will touch the wall, but won’t rub unless you knock it. The slight tilt will not really be noticeable. Your red dots look in about the right place.

Idontdoyoga · 04/12/2022 20:03

Here you go!

How do I hang this picture frame?
lokabrenna · 04/12/2022 20:03

These are the flatter eyelets

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Bluelightbaby · 04/12/2022 20:05

I use command strips for hanging all pictures - doesn’t leave nail holes in the walls :)

lokabrenna · 04/12/2022 20:08

I don’t don’t trust command strips with glass, only acrylic glazing, and never an item over A3

WhereYouLeftIt · 04/12/2022 20:12

I've just had this picture professionally framed, the first photo shows where on the frame they positioned everything (sorry it's so out of focus!), the second is a close-up of what they use which sits flatter than what you've been supplied with.

The third photo show what we normally use! So easy to use, £4 - £5, and they even have a 'How To' webpage.

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How do I hang this picture frame?
How do I hang this picture frame?
HJ40 · 04/12/2022 20:19

Thanks so much for all of the replies! I'm relieved to hear I wasn't guessing wrong before I started.

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