Asked on Feb 08, 2016
How do I mount this stained glass panel on the wall?
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Chelle
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I found an abstract sailboat stained glass panel with a zinc leaded edging. I would like to mount this on a light taupe painted wall. How do I go about doing this to support the weight? It is 2'x3'.
9 answers
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have it framed and then using "french cleats" hang it that way
Tina Hill
on Feb 08, 2016
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Take it to a glass shop. They will be able to tell you how to hang it so that it will stay stable.
Sandra
on Feb 08, 2016
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3 ways. 1. Solder on copper hanging unit, if you can solder down to the next horizontal lead line for strength. 2. Frame with 1" or thicker wood that has a channel cut down the middle slightly wider than the zinc frame. 3. Fast and cheap..use mirror clips, top and bottom. If you plan to have it hung in a window (or anywhere really, the hangers are best from the corners taking the weight from the vertical length, otherwise the top horizontal zinc line will separate from the glass. (Stained glass is one of my hobbies, so much that my husband ordered the 3rd bedroom without carpet for my work room.)
NancyMaria
on Feb 08, 2016
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Mirror clips work very well, the Zinck frame is all you need for strength.
April
on Feb 09, 2016
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Thank you all for your great advise. I will look into the mirror clips this weekend and let you know how it works.
Chelle
on Feb 09, 2016
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YES THE MIRROR CLIPS WILL PROBALLY WORK BUT TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF YOUR ART PIECE ...IT IS BEAUTIFUL! BUILD YOUR OWN WOOD FRAME 4INCH BOARDS WOULD ADD A GOOD SIZE CHANGE. STAIN YOUR BOARD OR PAINT A BEAUTIFUL BLUE TO MATCH THEM GORGEOUS COLORS. ALSO CONSIDER FITTING IN A WINDOW SO LIGHT CAN FILTER THROUGH .LOVE IT... DHALL
Allinthefamilysingers
on Feb 10, 2016
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You might want to consider building a simple box frame and putting a small light in it. That way it won't sit flush against the wall and you will get the full effect of the stained glass with light coming from behind.
Marsharie M
on Feb 10, 2016
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As far as framing, I have found that leftover tongue & groove flooring strips have the right groove already in them to fit most glass with or without cane strips.
NancyMaria
on Mar 24, 2016
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I LOVE the flooring strips idea! Can't wait to try it. Thanks!!
Heather Pauley
on Oct 31, 2016
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