Hanging system for marble wall?

SteveF

Hello,

I need to hang 7 pieces in the lobby of an office building. They are going to remain my property, but will be displayed as "for sale" with brochures and business cards.

They will each be between 20x30" and 24x36", with glass and frames, so about (I'm guessing here) 15 to 20 lbs each. I could use Plexiglas if needed to lighten them, but as I already have four in my basement with glass and I'd rather not re-do them.

The walls are floor to ceiling marble panels. The building folks would rather I don't put holes in the marble.

While there are several businesses off of the lobby, the lobby itself does not have a security guard and is open from 6a to 6p. It is a very nice building and will have fairly upscale traffic, but humans are humans.

I could hang the pictures with a clear fishing line from the top of the marble panels (which is hidden by the ceiling material), but then someone could steal them with merely scissors. I think it would also be tough to make this look really "professional".

Does anyone here know of another hanging system or have another idea I could use? Ideally it would be very inconspicuous, yet provide a good deal of security strength and security.

thanks for your thoughts,

Sam

Two thoughts came to mind. One, rather than try and hide the hanging, suport material, (rope / wood/ metal) make it clearly visable, and part of the over all presentation. Two, you can buy portable alarms that will activate with motion, or vibration for $20 to $30 each.

Sam

JBurt

Sam wrote:

Two thoughts came to mind. One, rather than try and hide the hanging, suport material, (rope / wood/ metal) make it clearly visable, and part of the over all presentation. Two, you can buy portable alarms that will activate with motion, or vibration for $20 to $30 each.

Sam

I agree with Sam.
Make the mount system part of the overall presentation. I frequently use the small, decorative chain a lot with turnbuckles to fine tune the level and height.
Another choice is the small diameter, wound cable like they use to hang contemporary lighting. It is even available with a plastic coating to prevent scratching. There is heavier cable available also.
Either choice would take more than a pocket knife to cut and can be painted to contrast or blend into the wall.

A little earthquake putty (easy to find in SoCal) on the back of the bottom edge will keep them from moving and give the impression that they are permanently secured to the wall. (Make sure it is the non-staining kind.)

Edit to add - BTW Steve: I timed out trying to access your website.

Angelo

you mentioned ceiling panels.

if you're able to access a hanging grid or support system at or above the ceiling you could use something like these:

http://www.arts-supplies.net/learn/picture-hanger.html?gclid=CNvQy8rpmocCFQ1kGAod7VzKrA

http://houseofantiquehardware.com/s.nl/sc.13/category.142/.f?GCID=S14464x015&KEYWORD=picture%20hangers&partner=gpc&gclid=COewg5PqmocCFQI3GAodtHxArg

http://www.picturehanging.com/security.shtml