D-Ring Hangers are a popular choice of wire hanging hardware for todays framer. The name is descriptive of the "D" shaped wire ring that is used for attaching hanging wire. D-Ring Hangers are also known as Strap Hangers and Flap Hangers and come in a variety of configurations, from the number of mounting holes, length and width, and the maximum recommended hanging weight, so be sure to know what your requirements are before purchasing and installing.
On most projects I use D-Ring Hangers with two or more holes because I want the extra protection that two mounting screws provide, i.e. should one mounting screw fail. (see below example of a 3-hole D-Ring Hanger that is rated to hold up to 45 lbs.)
When considering hanging requirements on a frame project I include the total weight of the artwork and frame. I also take into consideration the moulding width (Do I have room for 2-hole or 3-hole hangers?) and moulding depth (You don't want mounting screws that could protrude through the front of the frame because they are too long.) NOTE: I personally do not recommend using hangers that have only one mounting hole. If your frame width is too narrow, and you are like me and want the added security of more than one mounting hole, do not think that you are limited to a one-hole D-Ring Hanger. There are two-hole hardware options other than D-Ring Hangers that I will discuss in my next post.
At Painting Frames Plus we offer a wide variety of D-Ring Hanger styles.:
D-Ring Hanger Products
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There are some best-practice techniques for installing D-Ring Hangers that I have learned over the years, and I have put together a short tutorial to help you with your framing projects.
To see the tutorial, please follow this link...
D-Ring Hanger Installation Tutorial
I hope you enjoy,
John O'Keefe
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