How much weight will the Magnet-Ficent Invisible Quilt Hanger
hold?
This system will
NOT hold an unlimited amount of weight. Weight limits depend upon a combination of things, one being the
weight limits of the removable adhesive strips used, the number of strips used and the surface they are being applied to.
Clean surfaces with no loose paint or cleaner residue are a must. You must also FIRMLY apply the
strip to ensure a quality bond.
The second factor that affects
the weight limit is the attraction of the chosen rod to the magnets. A heavier steel rod, such as flat
bar stock, will have much more holding power than a lighter steel rod, such as coat hanger wire. A smaller
diameter round sash rod will hold a lighter quilt than a rectangular flat sided style café rod. When
there is more steel and more surface contact with the magnets, there will be more strength.
Here is a partial list of possible rods that are commonly found at local hardware stores: Light duty shelf stay
Common curtain rods (steel)
Sash rods (steel)
Heavy duty shelf stay
Spring-loaded curtain rod
Café rods (steel)
Flat bar (steel) stock
All-thread steel rod
Square steel stock
If more weight capacity is desired than one plate/magnets
and selected rod will achieve, you will need additional plate(s). It is generally advisable to use two
plate/magnet kits for hanging a queen or king-size quilt.
Why does my quilt hanger fall off the wall?
Be sure to follow the installation instructions
for using the removable adhesive strips. The strips are not appropriate for every surface where you might
want to hang a quilt. Two holes have been provided in the metal plate for alternate mounting if the strips
will not work. We have found them to work on a wide variety of surfaces, providing the surface is clean,
solid, and the strips are applied firmly. Additional strips may be used if needed.
The temperature of the selected mounting location may affect adhesion. An air conditioning
or heating vent blowing directly on the mounting plate may negatively affect the effectiveness of the adhesive.
The surface roughness may be a factor if the surface is heavily textured, causing
less surface contact of the adhesive strips to the wall. The strips generally work very well on “knock-down”
or “orange-peel” type textures.
Residues on walls may lessen
the effectiveness of the strips. This might be caused by cleaners, grease or oils, or nicotine.
If the plate falls off while the strips remain attached to the wall, try roughing
the surface of the plate with sand paper at the locations where the adhesive strips attach. Don’t give up in finding the right combination of mounting and rods!
This is a simple, convenient and non-committal way to solve your quilt displaying needs.
Other Tips
Quilters
have discovered many uses for this new option in hanging quilts. Here are a few:
- Center
mounting of quilts
- Design
wall mounting
- Temporary
displays
- Hanging
quilts on mirrored walls or closet doors
- Hanging
on smooth brick, glass, or granite mantles
