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.
Hardware hang old window on wall.
Choose between chain nylon and steel wire hanging systems.
This part goes on the wall.
Seat the round flange flush with the wall surface by tapping the screwhead.
I have a window i still need to hang and i want to add more but i still love it now even not finished.
One part of the cleat goes in the wall the other on the window.
Hook or tie the chain or line to the ceiling or wall hooks first.
First let me show you how my wall is looking these days.
Rest the heavy window on a ladder or have someone hold it as you tie the line around the screw eyes.
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.
The windows were hung with french cleats.
In the hands of a decorator who has modest woodworking skills frames can be tabletop terrariums or other repurposed old window decorations.
So here it is a little how to on hanging vintage windows.
Let your window hang.
Lay the sash on the floor or a worktable with the side the you want to face the room down and the back side of the.
Measure down from the top left corner of the sash to approximately one third of the total height of the sash and mark.
25 new uses for old windows 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.
Turn the screw to mushroom the slotted sleeve against the back wall surface.
For a chain use the s hooks to join the chain to the screw eyes.
It comes with everything you ll need.
Make sure your knots are secure.
Drill pilot holes in the wall or ceiling for the hooks you will use to hang the window.
Graphic hanger kits include hooks suction cups chains and cables.
Display posters from a ceiling or window with this strong hanging hardware.
I am not a professional by any means so do your research.
How to use them.
Heavy eye hooks are a good choice but you can potentially use bent or roll hooks or even cup hooks.
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 am going to show you how it worked for me.
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.