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There’s a couple of simple options for getting art and photography on panels ready to hang on a wall:

Panel Hanging Plates are quick, simple and inexpensive. They allow the panel to hang on almost any hook, nail or screw. Watch our video to see how to apply them.

Aluminium Sub Frame profile is cut and joined to make a frame.

This is bonded to the back of a printed panel and hangers are fitted to the frame. This method gives the panel more rigidity; it is spaced away from the wall and hangs on normal picture hooks. Watch our videos to find out more.


How to fit a sub frame to an aluminium panel

How to fit a SUB15 pre-taped aluminium sub frame. For smaller panels and lighter substrates.

Step 1

You'll need a Push-in Corner Kit and a SUB15 Pre-taped Sub Frame mitred to size on our Chop Service.

Step 2

Clean the back of the panel using isopropyl alcohol and allow to dry.

Step 3

Join the frame using SUB15 Moulded Corners.

Step 4

Mark the position of the frame, peel off the release paper and press it down firmly.

Step 5

Slot CWH3 Hangers into the sides of the frame and tighten. Apply bumpers.

Step 6

Leave to cure for 24 hours before hanging.


How to calculate the size of a sub frame

Allow for a border between the sub frame and the edge of the panel. On average this will be 25mm but can be less on a smaller panel. You will also need to allow for the width of the Moulded Push-in Corners at each end. To work out the size of pieces you'll need to cut/order on Chop Service:

Panel width mm - (border mm x 2) - (27mm x 2) = sub frame width in mm

Panel height mm - (border mm x 2) - (27mm x 2) = sub frame height in mm

Step 1

Measure the panel width and height.

Step 2

To work out the size of the sub frame, first take the measurements.

Step 3

Subtract 2 x 25mm for the border (2 x 15mm for smaller panels).

Step 4

Subtract 27mm to allow for each corner (54mm in total from each measurement).


How to fix a flat panel stand to an aluminium panel

Step 1

Clean the back of the panel using isopropyl alcohol and allow to dry.

Step 2

Mark a position in the bottom centre of the panel and press the plate firmly in place.

Step 3

Stick the protective bumper onto the stand leg and fit it into the slot.

Step 4

Your panel is ready to stand.