How To Hang A Quilt Rack On The Wall

Use a hanging rod.

How to hang a quilt rack on the wall.

Screw the brackets firmly into place. Use quilt hanging clips. Quilts are heavy things. Step 11 mount the quilt rack insert screws or nails into the holes drilled into the wall and then hang the quilt rack onto it.

Measure your quilt s width so you can purchase the right sized rod. Then add cross bar from side to side. Then use your measuring tape a level and a pencil to mark the wall where you intend to install the rod s brackets at either end. They are available in styles that match just about any decor.

Drill holes on the wall at the same distance from each other as the holes on the rear wood piece. Attach quilt clips to the ends of quilts and allow them to hang fully from top to bottom. From wall to bar should be 8 to 10 inches to give room for quilt to hang. Think towel bar as to shape.

However only quilts in the best of condition must be hung this way as damage will occur on the fabric. And use 2x4 pieces. These clips fasten onto the edge of the quilt and get mounted on a nail in the wall. They are good to use if your quilt doesn t have a hanging sleeve.

However they can also be draped over the rod if you don t have a pocket on your quilt. Wall quilt racks often include a hanging rod that is inserted through a quilt pocket. Here is a set of traditional wood hanging clips. The drawback of a hanging quilt rack is that they generally only allow for one quilt although you can potentially add two if you fold both the quilts in half and lay them over the rod.

Must be driven in at angle to catch the 2x4 and go into the stud.