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Hubbabubba17 Jun 2014 13:36Hello everyone,
Two weeks ago, I bought two large Ribba frames (50 x 50 cm (20 x 20 inches)) and yesterday I tried to hang them on the wall. They came with that wire hanging system. I have now screwed two screws (with wall anchors) per frame into the wall, about 10 cm (4 inches) apart. However, I’m a bit concerned whether the wire will actually hold the relatively heavy frames, and since they are hanging in the dining area right above the bench, it would be quite unfortunate if they fell... I have already tried to tighten the wire as much as possible, but it somehow always loosens a bit over time. Does anyone here have the large Ribba frames or similar on their wall? If so, how did you secure them?
Thanks a lot 🙂
Two weeks ago, I bought two large Ribba frames (50 x 50 cm (20 x 20 inches)) and yesterday I tried to hang them on the wall. They came with that wire hanging system. I have now screwed two screws (with wall anchors) per frame into the wall, about 10 cm (4 inches) apart. However, I’m a bit concerned whether the wire will actually hold the relatively heavy frames, and since they are hanging in the dining area right above the bench, it would be quite unfortunate if they fell... I have already tried to tighten the wire as much as possible, but it somehow always loosens a bit over time. Does anyone here have the large Ribba frames or similar on their wall? If so, how did you secure them?
Thanks a lot 🙂
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IKEA-Experte17 Jun 2014 15:33I have had a 3 kg (6.6 lbs) frame on the wall for years. At the back, there is a sagging wire stretched between the hangers, which is hooked onto a nail hook. Using just one fixed point on the wall with the wire has the advantage that you can always easily adjust the picture to hang perfectly straight.
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Hubbabubba18 Jun 2014 11:21Thank you for your reply! Yes, I also find it quite practical to have it hanging straight. Did you pull the wire very tight, or does it sag noticeably?
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IKEA-Experte18 Jun 2014 15:24It sags significantly; otherwise, it won’t work and the forces will become too great.