New & Back in Stock Items – September 2026
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New Products Autumn 2026
The following are some of the new products that we are stocking from autumn 2026 (available to buy now) –
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X Hang-On Adhesive Wall Hangers NEW: The interesting and distinctive new X Hang-On Gummed Adhesive Hangers, including the full range of ‘Pentagon Hangers ‘, ‘Hexagon Hangers‘, ‘Octagon Hangers‘, ‘Decagon Hangers‘ and ‘Dodecagon Hangers‘ with load bearing range from 0.5kg to 3kg. X Hang-On hangers use a natural gummed adhesive. ‘One Strong Hold’ is activated by a small amount of water.
A X Hang-On Hanger Sample Pack is also available to buy with one of each size hanger. -
X Gummed Poster Hangers With Pins NEW: X Poster Hangers for hanging lightweight posters and other lightweight applications. The gummed adhesive is activated by water. These hangers come with quality and decorative brass headed X-pins included. The are supplied in a sealed pack of 6 hangers and 6 pins.
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10mm Fine Cut Tacks Solid Copper NEW: Solid Copper Tacks 10mm to complement the Solid Copper Tacks 13mm that we already stock. Copper tacks will not corrode/rust and are ideal for upholstery work or for stretched canvas prints. Both sizes of tacks are now available to buy in 50, 100, and 500 unit pack sizes.
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Picture Rail Hook Brass Plated 61mm NEW: Picture Rail Hook Brass Plated 61mm. A longer drop of picture rail hook compared to the standard sized ones. Ideal for longer picture rails. They are available in 4, 20, 50 pack sizes.
All products are now available to buy via our website.
A commonly asked question is what picture cord knot works best for hanging a picture frame? To answer this we first have to ask what are the desirable features of a picture cord knot?
The following are some desirable features of a picture knot –
- Won’t untie (self tightening)
- Won’t sag (so you can hang several pictures simultaneously in a line)
- Will look neat and tidy (for a professional finish)
- Won’t fray at the ends
Sagging can be minimised by using low stretch picture cord, you can then decide on the choice of knot.
One knot that meets the above criteria can be achieved as follows –
- Attach D-Rings to back of frame (1/3 way down each side)
- Cut cord to 3 x the width of the frame and feed cord through D-Rings as shown below –
- Position the cord as follows –
- Arrange the cord like follows –
- Loop the right hand side back under to the left side as shown below –
- Feed the right hand end through the loop that you just created as shown below. Pull either ends of the cord away from each other until knot tightens, change directions of pulling by 1800 and pull again in opposite direction to tighten –
- The knot and the cord should be tight, and not able to slip out or slacken –
- Tie a few ‘granny knot’ L over R, then R over L to secure the underlying knot –
- Secure by wrapping small piece of ECO-15 tape around the tied ends –
- Use a craft knife to cut through the cord wrapped in ECO-15 tape –
- The finished cord/knot combination should have a nice clean looking finish, and should provide a tight and secure cord to hang the picture via a picture hook on the wall –
We now have the following new picture framing and picture hanging products in stock –
A quality masking tape, which tends to be thicker than most masking products currently used. Cream in colour, with an aggressive white adhesive system. This Masking Tape is ideal for wet painting and spray painting. It is used quite often as temporary tape during the creation of double mounts. Dimensions : 25mm x 50m.
Fillet Tape is a polyester double sided archival tape which acts as an acid barrier between the two surfaces it bonds. This Fillet Tape has a strong acid free adhesive which has very high tack making this a permanent tape which does not yellow over time. This Archival Tape is designed to attach the fillet or slip to the picture mount in the framing industry. Also works very well attaching and holding slips firmly to a frame. Not compatible with tape guns, but very easy to use. Dimensions : 6mm wide by 50m long.
This is a white, gummed, acid free (pH 7 neutral) tape. This high quality textured Linen Tape is backed with water activated gum. The high thread count of the linen cloth gives this tape its strength. Gummed archival linen hinging tape is mainly used to hinge mounts(mats) to backing boards and is used widely in the framing and art conservation industries. Our Gummed Linen Archival Tape has a pH neutral, starch based adhesive which sets flat and has high tack. Size: 24mm wide, 20metres long.
Permanent adhesive, Ph neutral double sided tape 12mm x 30m. Conservation Ph neutral double sided tape ATG tape gun compatible although a tape gun is not required to use it. 12mm wide by 30m length. Ph neutral tapes are acid neutral, they use a water based acid neutral acrylic adhesive system which will not react with board or papers and can hence be used for conservation purposes. Will fit most Automatic Tape Guns (ATG) dispensers.
Double sided roll of adhesive tape. Suitable for ATG tape guns, although a tape gun is not required to use it. Size: 19mm wide by 33m long. Non acid free adhesive. We now stock both 12mm and 19mm versions.
ECO-25 38mm frame backing tape
A self-adhesive flexible sealing tape is used by many framers. It gives a cost effective yet attractive finish to the back of the frame. The flexibility of the ECO tapes, allow them to be easily shaped over the rebate steps at the back of the frame. ECO-25 tape is similar to ECO-15 tape in almost every aspect except that it is thicker, stronger, and more opaque, but also a bit more expensive.
Angled D-Ring Hanger Bronze Plated
The Angled-D-Ring Hanger (one pair L+R) gives you the security of a two-screw fixing on all types of moulding, including narrow patterns. The D-ring is angled to give the correct alignment of the cord or wire, minimising stress in the frame.
A canvas frame picture stand for small stretched canvases up to around 300 x 300mm (12” x 12”). The stand fixes with one screw and is easily bent to make the stretched canvas print stand at any chosen angle. It is designed to fit into the hollow back of the canvas frame. Dimensions: 75mm x 15mm, zinc plated steel. Included with bumpers and screws.
For making small and medium sized flat graphic panels of Aluminium, Acrylic, Di-Bond, Glass, Steel and similar free stand on a surface. The panel stand clips into the supplied steel self-adhesive base plate stuck onto the back of the panel. The stand is easily bent to fine adjust the standing angle. Dimensions: panel stand 75mm long, base plate is 80x40mm.
Handy Wrap and Cardboard Protective Frame Corners
Packaging for picture frames, including handywrap, handy wrap handles, cardboard picture frame corner protectors and packaging tape. Useful for the packaging, protection and transportation of picture frames safely. Also useful for presentation of completed frames when ready to return to customer as it can create a professional touch.
Picture Perfect Wireless Magic Marker Hanging System
Picture Perfect Wireless Magic Marker Hanging System™. Picture frame hanging made easy. Hang your picture frames quickly and easily with these benefits –
– Pictures are hung exactly where you want them, the first time and level
– No more measuring or marking, no pencils, tape measures, wire or calculations needed
– Eliminate guesswork and trial-and-error measuring
– Reduce wasted time
– No D-rings, saw-tooth hangers, picture cord or wire is required
– Position the framed art exactly where you want it
– Your framed artwork will remain safely and securely in place and permanently level
– Fits most wooden or plastic frames of => 16mm (5/8″) width
Picture rails offer an easy way for you to hang pictures on a wall without the need for creating screw or nail holes for picture hooks. This can be useful when you want to frequently change the picture frames that are on display.
Picture rails can be made from wood, plaster and metal. Traditionally they are found in older properties with high ceilings.
Picture Rail Hooks are the most common method used for hanging a picture from a picture rail. The hooks come in a variety of sizes, styles and colours, but all generally do the same thing ie. provide an attachment hook for a cord, wire or cable to drop down for a frame to be attached to. Picture rail contours can vary so each will have a picture rail hook that work best with it in terms of size and shape.
How to hang a picture frame from a picture rail with a picture rail hook
The diagram on the left shows how to hang a picture frame from a traditional style picture rail. The dimensions in the vertical direction have been compressed for indicative purposes. In reality the cord or wire can run much further down the wall.
A picture rail hook used with the picture rail allows you to create a suspended hook from the picture rail where you can attach a cord, wire or cable to. (The larger hooked end of the picture rail hook goes over the picture rail).
The suspended cord, wire or cable then attaches to the rear of the picture frame. This can be done using D-Rings or simple Screw Eyes screwed into the rear of the frame allowing the picture frame to be securely held.
Attachment of the cord closer to the top of the frame will hold the frame flatter to the wall which is good if the pictures will be displayed at eye level. Attachment of the cord closer to the middle of the frame will cause the frame to tilt forward, which is good if the pictures are to be hung above eye level.
There are different ways to suspend your picture frame from a picture rail with cord or wire. The following diagram shows a few of these alternatives –
The choice can come down to aesthetic appearance, but lets discuss the merits of each method –
Frame A : Would likely require the frame to have a picture cord or wire strung between both sides of the frame with D-Rings or alternatively have some type of hanger attached at the top edge of the frame (could increase bowing of that frame edge). This option may prove difficult to hold position on the wall ie. it may need to be adjusted/straightened quite a lot. Another point to note is that the whole weight of the frame is placed onto one picture rail hook.
Frame B: This method has a more evenly distributed load over two points on the picture rail and picture frame. This method of hanging would likely require some adjustable secure hangers attached to the back of the frame and used in conjunction with the picture wire, cable or suspenders in order to fine tune position and straighten the picture. The whole weight of the frame will be evenly distributed between the two picture rail hooks as well as two points on the frame.
Frame C: This method is by far the easiest option to use. It has only has one connection with the picture rail, but allows easy adjustment of the angle that the frame hangs at. Only one length of cord or wire is used, with no requirements for knots or loops on the picture rail hook. However, the whole weight of the frame is placed on one picture rail hook. The cord can be attached to each side of the frame back with Screw Eyes or D-Rings.
Picture Rail Hooks and Accessories can be found here
We now have in stock brown picture hanging cord. It comes in –
Brown Picture Hanging Cord No.1,
Brown Picture Hanging Cord No.2,
Brown Picture Hanging Cord No.3
varieties/sizes. It has similar strength and characteristics as white picture hanging cord, but it is made in polypropylene. It does look very handsome on the back of a quality framing job. The colour of the cord would suit the bronze coloured D-Rings, but would also look good with Brass plated D-Rings too.
Picture Hanging Cord or Picture Hanging Wire? That is the question. A lot of people assume that picture hanging wire is stronger than picture hanging cord. This can be a false assumption. Many polyester low stretch quality picture cords can be a much more robust solution than some picture wires.
Picture Hanging Cords
Picture cords (especially quality low stretch polyester) have strength characteristics that will not be affected by environmental issues such as moisture degradation or rot (unlike string which you should never use for picture hanging). They (along with wires) are rated by their breaking strain. The following table lists the recommended loading –
| Breaking Strain Weight | Recommended Maximum Load | |
| No.1 Low Stretch Picture Hanging Cord | 89kg | 18-22kg |
| No.2 Low Stretch Picture Hanging Cord | 150kg | 30-38kg |
| No.3 Low Stretch Picture Hanging Cord | 184kg | 37-46kg |
| No.4 Low Stretch Picture Hanging Cord | 209kg | 42-52kg |
| No.5 Low Stretch Picture Hanging Cord | 337kg | 67-84kg |
Even with the maximum recommended loads for the cords, it is always safer to give yourself a larger margin for error and switch up to the cord size above what you think you will need.
The cord of course will only be as secure as the quality of the knot that is tied coupled with the robustness of the picture hook and hanger that the cord is attached to.
Polyester low stretch picture cord will approximately stretch only about 12% as opposed to 26% or more for for cheaper alternatives. This should ensure that you never see your picture hook being exposed due to cord stretching with load.
Picture Hanging wire
Stainless Steel Picture Hanging Wire is the alternative to picture cord. It will not corrode, is of excellent quality and will shape and wrap easily. Similarly to cord it will still require a good knot tying technique.
Brass picture hanging wire has brass strands wrapped around a strand of steel.
Wires are specified by a Maximum Picture Weight and this should be treated with a margin for error. Ideally you should pick a picture wire that is double the weight specification of your picture.
| Maximum Weight Spec. | Recommended Maximum Frame Load | |
| #5 stainless steel picture hanging wire | 19kg | 9.5kg |
| #5 stainless steel plastic coated picture hanging wire | 19kg | 9.5kg |
| No.3 brass picture hanging wire | 18kg | 9kg |
Whether you choose picture hanging cord or picture hanging wire to hang your picture, you will need to choose based on load criteria, ability to securely tie to fixings and personal choice as to what you think works best for you.
Alternative solutions to picture hanging cords and picture hanging wires are to use picture frame hangers to hang directly onto picture frame wall hooks. This can be achieved by using some of the heavy duty wall hooks and heavy duty picture angers. This solution however requires precision positioning to ensure a level hanging picture.
Picture frame hanging, (or photo frame hanging) involves choosing the correct picture hanging hardware and picture frame wall hooks to match your picture frame size, weight and wall type. This will include choosing the correct hook to attach your frame to the wall. Whatever picture hook you go for make sure that it can support the weight of your frame. If in doubt, you can use more than one picture hook to support each frame, or alternatively go for hooks and hangers that exceed your needs.
The basic picture hook available is the Floral No1 Picture Hook, they are a cheap but robust option with a hardened steel pin. They will work hammered into wood or plaster for small light frames.
The range of Floral Picture hooks go up in size and robustness with Floral No2 (2 hole) Picture Hooks to Floral No3 (3 hole) Picture Hooks (pictured on the left). Each comes with brass capped reinforced steel pins to securely attached them onto the wall by hammer.
Floral picture hooks are also available as 1 hole safety picture hooks and 3 hole safety picture hooks which have a spring locking mechanism to secure the cords into the hooks.
Standard Picture Hooks
Picture hooks are available in a ‘standard’ non-decorative design. they are just as robust as the floral picture hooks. They come in Standard No.2 Picture Hook (two hole) nickel plated, Standard No.2 Picture Hook (two hole) brass plated and also come in a smaller size as Small standard No.0 Picture Hooks and Small standard No.0 Picture Hooks. All come with hardened steel pins.
Heavy Duty Picture Hooks
Four types of heavy duty picture wall hooks are available which come in 1 hole heavy duty picture hook brass plated, 2 hole heavy duty picture hook brass plated, 3 hole heavy duty picture hook brass plated, 3 hole slotted hook zinc plated sizes. Three are constructed out of sturdy brass plated steel and the other is zinc plated steel. All are robustly constructed. They all take countersunk wood screws. How you attach the hooks to the wall will depend on the type of wall and any rawl plugs that you might use. The 3 Hole Heavy Duty Picture Hook is the strongest of the four heavy duty picture hooks.
Picture Rail Hooks
Another form of picture hanging hook is the picture rail hook, which is specifically designed to hang over the picture rails found in some higher walled or Victorian styled houses. We have brass plated picture rail hooks, bronze plated picture rail hooks and white picture rail hooks. There is also a narrow version of the bronze plated picture rail hook available. The picture rail hooks hook onto the picture rail, and you can run a picture cord or picture wire down to attach the picture frame to, this is a traditional form of picture hanging, which also has the additional benefit of not leaving picture hook pin holes all over your walls.
Other Picture Hooks
There are also a couple of speciality picture hooks available –
The Toly hard wall picture hook has short hardened steel pins which are used for nailing the hook into hard brick walls.
The other is a plasterboard picture hook which has a special flat spike which attaches firmly into plasterboard walls.
Decorative Picture Hooks
If you are looking for a more decorative look for light frames, you should try the Brass Plated Fleur-De-Lys Decorative Picture Hooks, or the the Bronze Plated Fleur-De-Lys Decorative Picture Hooks for that special decorative look.