treesner Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 What would you guys suggest for hanging an art painting painted on thick plywood (1"-2") Would like it to be fully flush with the wall and also easy for a non woodworker to easily hang I think a lot of pictures are done with wires attached to the frame and a simple nail or two in the wall. Maybe route out a long strip on the back so the wire would be inset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Routing a slot on either side with a keyhole router bit would get the tight to the wall look you are after. It will just require precise layout of the two screws in the wall to line it all up. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 If you want it flat to the wall, I'd drill a hole part way through, then use a nail or screw anchored to the wall to hang. A little downward pressure on the rim of the nail or screw will hold the artwork as long as you don't have a lot of earthquakes where you live. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Like Shaney said. Perfect job for a lathe strip and two screws. The projecting points give you center points for both keyholes and anchor holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 I often use a wire, and a shop made wall mount clip (I'll post a pic later). If the piece is heavy, I use a french cleat. Check out my journal on "custom art frame" for using a french cleat. As for having it sit completely flush, you may want to try a keyhole slot hanger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 If you want it completely flush I too would advise a keyhole hanger. The trouble with keyhole hangers is it is very easy to get it off center by a tiny bit and then the picture "wants" to tilt off of level. The solution is to use a picture hanging putty. You pinch off a little bit and put in on the back of the frame on one or more corners to hold the framed art level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wdwerker Posted December 12, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 2" plywood ? Cleat hanging is the way I would go. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 2" plywood ? Cleat hanging is the way I would go. If it is really 2" thick, and at least 18" wide, I would route a recess in the back for a french cleat. That sucker will be heavy, so the wall cleat should be screwed to 2 studs. I like to make the wall cleat shorter than the object cleat, when possible. It allows some side to side adjustment. If not so big, and perfectly flush is negotiable, maybe this: http://www.rockler.com/extra-thin-flush-mount-1-x-1?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_content=pla&utm_campaign=PL&sid=V9146&gclid=CNjqmqf57dACFYQdgQodWJ8Jog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wouldwurker Posted December 12, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 I like to make the wall cleat shorter than the object cleat, when possible. It allows some side to side +1. More importantly you can't see the wall cleat if you visually catch it from the side. Having done this, I go as small as I can get away with for the wall-mounted piece of the cleat. For the wall piece I go one half the size of the art, centered... and for the art mounted piece - three quarters the size of the piece, centered It also creates a nice bit of shadow given one half to three-quarter inch distance from the wall. Paint the edges and mating faces of cleat flat black, but don't paint the face surface that actually makes contact with the wall.... unless you want a black wall. Ask me how I know... I have the nuptial scars to prove it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesner Posted December 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 7 hours ago, vinnyjojo said: +1. More importantly you can't see the wall cleat if you visually catch it from the side. Having done this, I go as small as I can get away with for the wall-mounted piece of the cleat. For the wall piece I go one half the size of the art, centered... and for the art mounted piece - three quarters the size of the piece, centered It also creates a nice bit of shadow given one half to three-quarter inch distance from the wall. Paint the edges and mating faces of cleat flat black, but don't paint the face surface that actually makes contact with the wall.... unless you want a black wall. Ask me how I know... I have the nuptial scars to prove it. with the french cleat in the wall what kind of instructions would you give to the buyer for mounting? would you pre drill 4 holes spaced 16" a piece so it goes into a stud or no holes and let the buyer figure it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesner Posted December 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 23 hours ago, Pug said: I often use a wire, and a shop made wall mount clip (I'll post a pic later). If the piece is heavy, I use a french cleat. Check out my journal on "custom art frame" for using a french cleat. As for having it sit completely flush, you may want to try a keyhole slot hanger. wasn't able to find it can you post a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 40 minutes ago, treesner said: wasn't able to find it can you post a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Wait...Didn't realize it was for someone else. Now it sounds like their problem, not yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesner Posted December 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 On 12/12/2016 at 3:02 PM, vinnyjojo said: Wait...Didn't realize it was for someone else. Now it sounds like their problem, not yours. Haha good user experience with a simple setup is very important to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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