![]() Add a touch of paint on the screws to disguise them, and that’s it (I have yet to do that). Then, using a driver bit, Hubs screwed the painting to the wall. We put down the painting for a moment and Hubby drilled holes into the concrete with a concrete bit (again, no need for this bit if the wall is not concrete). While Hubby held the painting, I used a hammer and nail to mark where the screws would go (just tap lightly to make a little dent in the wall). We held up the frame to the wall, positioned it and leveled it. This will make sure the frame will be pulled tightly to the wall. No matter what screws you use: drill four holes through the newly built frame that are larger than the threads of the screws. However, if you are screwing into a concrete wall (like we were – it is a shared walls between us and the neighbours) use 2-1/2″ Tapco concrete screws. But if you want your art really pinned to the wall (a good idea in places it might get bumped into a lot, or if it is warped like mine) follow these instructions:įor normal drywall walls, use four screws and wall anchors. If your canvas is NOT warped, just use some screw eyes and picture hanging wire. Once the paint was thoroughly dry (I waited a day), I gently scored the tape, removed it and then we screwed the painting to the wall. Screwing Your Frame into the Wall to “Fix” a Warped Canvas: But, if this is a DIY project like my painting, it is much easier to assemble, fill holes, and then tape off the frame to prime and paint: You do not want to get any paint on a valuable work of art. Now, this is important: if your art is valuable, prime and paint the frame prior to assembling and then just do a bit of touch up after to hide any nail holes, etc. Of course, you could leave the wood natural. A little wood filler will hide that and after priming and painting, no one will be the wiser. If your mitered corners aren’t perfect, don’t fret. A hammer and finishing nails would work, too. He fastened the frame to the stretcher as well as the other frame pieces (at the corners). To attached the frame to the canvas, Hubby used a 2″ 18 gauge brad nailer with 1-1/4″ nails. Using the chop saw the wood was cut to length with 45 degree mitered ends. Hubby measured the outside dimensions of the painting and added 1″ (two times the dowel thickness).
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