How To Hang A Tapestry Flat To The Wall

Cut the board so it is smaller than the width of the tapestry.

How to hang a tapestry flat to the wall.

It s time to learn how to hang a tapestry in a dorm room so you re not coming out of pocket for damages to your wall. Slide the board into the pocket. You will have to drill a piece of plywood to the wall which should be bigger than the tapestry. The second piece should be at least an inch higher in height to the previous.

Install the rod brackets at the desired location. Iron the tapestry if needed. Use a curtain rod to hang a tapestry a curtain rod is a more permanent solution for hanging tapestry on a wall. Choose a smooth sanded board about 2 inches shorter than the tapestry.

If creases do not come out by ironing the back then use a dye free bed sheet and place over the front of the tapestry to iron. Prior to hanging your tapestry ironing may be needed to remove creases. Drill two holes in the board one at either end. Fold the sides of the tapestry back and screw.

Cool tapestries are a great way to brighten those bland walls. Match the holes in the board to holes and screw anchors in the wall studs at the height you wish to hang the tapestry. Use a low to medium iron to test first and iron on the back of the tapestry. A tapestry with a sleeve or pocket to accommodate a flat board may be hung directly against the wall.

Insert the rod through the rod pocket in back of the tapestry and secure the rod in the brackets.