Hanging a heavy painting on mortar (?)
(Edited: Seems like I don't know how to attach pictures.)
Hi Reddit experts who are handier than I am!
So, I have a large piece of art, about 5'3" by 4'6" (160 x 140 cm) framed. (Picture 1.) I let the framer convince me that glass would be nicer than plexi, so it's quite heavy. I'd say 60 or 70 pounds or more.
I live in Mexico City, where walls are done in mortar and concrete (I think). With the building handyman, I first tried to hang the entire thing with what the framer installed, which was a series of sawtooth hangers hung on anchored screws. (Pictures 2 and 3.) That lasted nearly a year. Last week, I noticed the top was starting to sag. (Picture 4). I took the entire thing down, and it turns out one of the anchors and screws had started to pull out of the wall. (Picture 5).
I'm hoping you friends might have some ideas:
- Is that hole still good any more, even if plastered over? Maybe with a deeper hole and longer screw?
- If not, what other alternatives do I have? French cleats along the top? Heavy duty D-rings on the side?
- Or, should I take the entire thing to another framer and have it redone in plexiglass?
Appreciate your advice! I have no idea what I'm doing otherwise!
