Wall Panels

Sheila Evans April 25, 2010 at 11:48am

Lisa-
There's not much to tell, they are pretty simple and easy to use, and they don't take up any space. I just saw Larry's comment about them making the work lean forward and pulling at the carpet on the wall, and I have to say I haven't had any of those problems. Maybe I am hanging lighter work or spreading the weight out over more hangers? As for the leaning forward, perhaps my combination of tight hanging wires plus those little bumper buttons on the bottom corners of the back of my work are enough to keep it straight. The little hooks on the velcro hangers barely stick out from the wall at all. In any case, they are cheap, so if you get them and don't like them you won't be out much.

Lisa Marie Crisman said:

Hi Genece! I also love my propanels. They look great and are very easy to setup with multiple configurations.
Sheila, can you tell me more about these velcro hangers? I use the drapery hooks, which work fine, but, I'm always interested in other ideas.

Lisa Crisman
www.LeftEarArt.com

Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney April 25, 2010 at 11:43am

Hmm. That's why I've stuck with attaching velcro to the back of my frames. They're all 12 x 12, lightweight, and the industrial strength is very "sticky". I've hesitated to purchase the over the top hangers, but am thinking I may do so this summer. Thanks.

Larry Berman said:

did I try or do I use?

I tried the same Velcro hangers mentioned previously in the thread. I borrowed a few from a neighbor but didn't like how they made the work lean forward. I stayed with the original ProPanels hangers that went over the top. You can see my booth picture below:

Larry Berman April 25, 2010 at 11:33am

did I try or do I use?

I tried the same Velcro hangers mentioned previously in the thread. I borrowed a few from a neighbor but didn't like how they made the work lean forward. I stayed with the original ProPanels hangers that went over the top. You can see my booth picture below:

Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney April 25, 2010 at 11:24am

Larry, what kind (brand?) of hangers did you use?

Larry Berman said:

I've found that using drapery hooks isn't much different than using the Velcro hangers. They both cause the carpet to loosen and stretch at the point of stress. I seem to remember having to wet the carpet so that it would shrink back to normal as it dried. After that I always used hangers that went over the top of the panels, no matter how small the work was. And for the most part, I only hung only my large size keeping the smaller size unframed in bins.

Larry Berman
Digital Jury Services
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100

Larry Berman April 25, 2010 at 10:57am

I've found that using drapery hooks isn't much different than using the Velcro hangers. They both cause the carpet to loosen and stretch at the point of stress. I seem to remember having to wet the carpet so that it would shrink back to normal as it dried. After that I always used hangers that went over the top of the panels, no matter how small the work was. And for the most part, I only hung only my large size keeping the smaller size unframed in bins.

Larry Berman
Digital Jury Services
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100

Lisa Marie Crisman April 25, 2010 at 10:52am

Hi Genece! I also love my propanels. They look great and are very easy to setup with multiple configurations.
Sheila, can you tell me more about these velcro hangers? I use the drapery hooks, which work fine, but, I'm always interested in other ideas.

Lisa Crisman
www.LeftEarArt.com

Sheila Evans April 24, 2010 at 9:23pm

You're welcome! I use two for a 14" x 18" piece under glass, and three for an 18" x 24" piece under glass. I have never had a single problem with them---they are incredibly strong. I use the Pro Panel strap hangers for my larger works, but I would probably be comfortable going a bit bigger with the Pro Hangers too.

Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney April 24, 2010 at 9:20pm

Oooh, I like those! Thank you for posting!
b

Sheila Evans said:

I love my Pro Panels too. For hanging lighter work on them, you cannot beat these velcro hangers:

http://www.prohanger.net

Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney said:
Genece, for what it's worth, I invested two years ago in ProPanels and I love them. Once my guild members saw how professional they looked and how easy they were to assemble, they voted to purchase 20 of the 7'knockdown panels. When I use them outdoors on grass, I stake them into the ground. The first year I used them, we had horrific winds and severe thunderstorms and they ended up in the mud as we tore down, but they cleaned up very easily.

Because my prints are generally lighter weight, I simply attach industrial type velcro to the backs of the frames to hang them. For guild shows, we use drapery hooks. Bigger or heavier pieces usually need several hooks each. ProPanel also sells a very nice hanging system, but it is pricey. The panels assemble and tear down quickly, and even with my physical limitations I am able to manage them. I would recommend the knockdowns for ease of transport, handling and storage.

Sheila Evans April 24, 2010 at 9:18pm

I love my Pro Panels too. For hanging lighter work on them, you cannot beat these velcro hangers:

http://www.prohanger.net

Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney said:

Genece, for what it's worth, I invested two years ago in ProPanels and I love them. Once my guild members saw how professional they looked and how easy they were to assemble, they voted to purchase 20 of the 7'knockdown panels. When I use them outdoors on grass, I stake them into the ground. The first year I used them, we had horrific winds and severe thunderstorms and they ended up in the mud as we tore down, but they cleaned up very easily.

Because my prints are generally lighter weight, I simply attach industrial type velcro to the backs of the frames to hang them. For guild shows, we use drapery hooks. Bigger or heavier pieces usually need several hooks each. ProPanel also sells a very nice hanging system, but it is pricey. The panels assemble and tear down quickly, and even with my physical limitations I am able to manage them. I would recommend the knockdowns for ease of transport, handling and storage.

Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney April 24, 2010 at 7:22pm

Genece, for what it's worth, I invested two years ago in ProPanels and I love them. Once my guild members saw how professional they looked and how easy they were to assemble, they voted to purchase 20 of the 7'knockdown panels. When I use them outdoors on grass, I stake them into the ground. The first year I used them, we had horrific winds and severe thunderstorms and they ended up in the mud as we tore down, but they cleaned up very easily.

Because my prints are generally lighter weight, I simply attach industrial type velcro to the backs of the frames to hang them. For guild shows, we use drapery hooks. Bigger or heavier pieces usually need several hooks each. ProPanel also sells a very nice hanging system, but it is pricey. The panels assemble and tear down quickly, and even with my physical limitations I am able to manage them. I would recommend the knockdowns for ease of transport, handling and storage.

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