How Do You Hang A Wall Tapestry?
• Modern made tapestries are generally constructed with a lining on the back and rod tunnel sewn into the backing at the top of the tapestry. This allows for easy hanging by using a tapestry/curtain rod with decorative finials. The size rod and diameter depends upon the weight of the tapestry. A 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch diameter rod will hold an average or large size tapestry anywhere from 2 to 10 lbs. The rod finials should extend beyond the edges of the tapestry with the brackets meeting the edges of the tapestry. This will allow the tapestry to slightly shadow the brackets giving focus more on the finials than the brackets.’; } s += “”; document.write(s); return; } google_ad_channel = ‘+7733764704+1640266093+9911500640+9483187321+8388126455+8941458308+8509902424+9683278076+7122150828’ + xchannels + gchans; google_ad_client = “pub-9543332082073187”; google_ad_output = ‘js’; google_ad_type = ‘text’; google_feedback = ‘on’; google_ad_region = “test”; google_ad_format = ‘250x250_as’; //–>
• See if the tapestry has a rod tunnel on it. Modern made tapestries are generally constructed with a lining on the back and rod tunnel sewn into the backing at the top of the tapestry. This allows for easy hanging by using a tapestry/curtain rod with decorative finials. The size rod and diameter depends upon the weight of the tapestry. A 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch diameter rod will hold an average or large size tapestry anywhere from 2 to 10 lbs. The rod finials should extend beyond the edges of the tapestry with the brackets meeting the edges of the tapestry. This will allow the tapestry to slightly shadow the brackets giving focus more on the finials than the brackets. • Measure where you would like your tapestry hung. Example: If over a couch, you want to hang the tapestry like any piece of artwork with the center of the piece eye level to the average size individual. Too high and too low are not recommended, although personal tastes are optional. • Iron it if needed. Prior to hanging yo
