How to Fit Hanging Fixtures

Hanging fixtures fitted properly keep your frame secure and hanging straight. This guide covers the three types we supply and how to fit each one.

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Wooden frames

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Aluminium frames

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Slide over hangers

For thin wooden frames. Supplied with thinner mouldings because they need no screws, which reduces the risk of splitting the wood.

1. Lay the frame face down on a protected surface.
2. Slide the hangers onto the edge of the MDF backing board.
3. Position them about a third of the way down from the top on each side.
4. Refit the MDF into the frame.
5. Thread the cord through the hangers and tie it securely.

Note: The hangers may move a little until the cord is tightened. This is normal.

D-rings and screws

For standard and wider wooden frames. Supplied with frames 18mm wide or more, for strength.

1. Lay the frame face down on a protected surface.
2. Measure and mark a third of the way down from the top on both sides.
3. Position the D-ring and screw it in place (do not overtighten).
4. Repeat on the other side.
5. Thread the cord through and tie it securely.

Caution: D-rings are sharp. Do not stack frames front to back. Stack them back to back, so that the fixtures cannot touch the front of another frame.

Aluminium frame hangers

Made to slide into the channel of a metal frame.

1. Lay the frame face down on a protected surface.
2. Measure and mark a third of the way down from the top on both sides.
3. Loosen the screw and slide the bracket into the frame's channel.
4. Tighten the screw securely.
5. Repeat on the other side and attach the cord.

Tip: If the brackets do not go in easily, loosen the corner brackets slightly first.

Safety tips

• Use cord that is strong enough for the weight of your frame.
• Check the knots and the tension before you hang the frame.
• For very large or heavy frames, consider two screws per hanger and wall fixings rated for the weight.