How To Hang An Old Window Pane On A Wall

Old window pane wall decor by melissa woods posted on august 1 2014 april 5 2020 one of my readers and old classmates danielle contacted me a few months ago about helping her create a wedding present for her soon to be husband josh.

How to hang an old window pane on a wall.

Or leave the panes in place to protect prized photos or prints or as a background for stenciling or painting on quotes and motifs. I originally bought some picture hangers for the back of each window that nailed into place. If your window pane art weighs less than 20 pounds hanging it on a common drywall or sheetrock wall requires only curved drywall hooks. I used a couple of different things depending on the size of the window.

For a heavier window or one that hangs in a way that leaves it open to wind at the side or on the front of a porch for example i d use d rings and chain instead. Ok so thats what the wall looks like. I have a window i still need to hang and i want to add more but i still love it now even not finished. Or hang it on any wall at normal window height to bounce light around the room.

A romantic and wistful way to display family photos or photographs taken from a favorite vacation is to hang them inside an old vintage window pane. Like i mentioned before these windows are relatively lightweight and i usually hang them flush against a wall so i use the hooks and eyes with picture hanging wire to hang them. You can also hang a window on a wall then set pretty dishes vintage wall pockets or petite framed images within the divisions to create a symmetrical wall exhibit. Use a collection of your favorite pics to display in each window pane for a creative and attractive way to show off your inventive wares.

Hang your mirror on the wall above a console dresser or buffet. Use medium weight drywall anchors for heavier window panes.