How To Hang An Old Window Pane On A Wall

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.

How to hang an old window pane on a wall. Those old window frames can become picture frames to put right on the wall over photos mirror frames chalkboard frames or a means to store and display jewelry in the hands of a decorator who has modest woodworking skills frames can be tabletop terrariums or other repurposed old window decorations. 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. 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. Let me walk you through how i hung them.

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. Hang your mirror on the wall above a console dresser or buffet. 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 leave the panes in place to protect prized photos or prints or as a background for stenciling or painting on quotes and motifs.

I used a couple of different things depending on the size of the window. 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. If your window pane art weighs less than 20 pounds hanging it on a common drywall or sheetrock wall requires only curved drywall hooks. Ok so thats what the wall looks like.

For the most interesting look choose a shapely window as your mirror such as an arched palladium window or a large rectangular window with lots of individual panes. I originally bought some picture hangers for the back of each window that nailed into place.