Tapestry hanging in Exeter
Professional tapestry hanging services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-40 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Tapestry hung securely and level with proper weight-bearing fixings. Beautiful display that won't damage your fabric or fall off the wall.
When Your Beautiful Tapestry's Been Rolled Up For Years
You've got this gorgeous tapestry that's been in the loft since you moved in? Or you've bought something heavy and special that needs mounting properly?
Hanging large textiles isn't like hanging a picture - they're heavy, floppy, and need mounting methods that won't damage the fabric.
💡 Pro tip: Never put nails or tacks directly through a tapestry - it damages the weave and they'll tear out under the weight. Proper hanging uses a batten and sleeve system that distributes the weight evenly.
Why Professional Hanging Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ DIY Disaster |
|---|---|
| Hung from a batten - weight distributed | Nails through fabric - will tear |
| Perfectly level with spirit level | Wonky because you eyeballed it |
| Proper wall fixings for weight | Pulls out of wall after a week |
| No damage to tapestry | Holes and tears in the fabric |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Work out weight, wall type, best hanging method |
| Mount | Batten secured to wall with proper fixings |
| Hang | Tapestry mounted on batten or rod system |
| Level | Checked with spirit level, adjusted if needed |
📦 You're Left With
- Tapestry displayed beautifully
- Hung perfectly level
- Securely mounted (won't fall)
- No damage to the fabric
Pricing Guide
| Size/Weight | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Medium tapestry | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Large/heavy textile | 40 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Price includes labour and basic batten/fixings. Fancy hanging systems cost extra for materials.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Heavy tapestry - needs proper weight-bearing fixings
✅ Valuable textile - can't risk damaging it
✅ High position - awkward to reach safely
✅ Want it level - not just eyeballed and wonky
Why Choose Us for Tapestry hanging in Exeter?
Hung perfectly level
Proper weight-bearing fixings
No damage to tapestry
Secure long-term mounting
What to Expect
Step 1: Plan The Hanging
Work out how heavy it is, what your wall's made of, and the best mounting method. If it needs a sleeve sewing for a batten, I'll advise on that.
Step 2: Mount The Support
Screw batten or rod brackets to the wall with proper fixings for the wall type. Make sure it's level before securing fully.
Step 3: Hang The Tapestry
Slide tapestry onto batten or rod, make sure it's sitting evenly, check it looks level and straight.
🔧 DIY Tips
If you want to attempt this yourself:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Wooden batten (if using batten method)
- Spirit level
- Drill and appropriate fixings
- Tape measure
- Pencil
🎨 Batten method (best for heavy tapestries)
- Sew a fabric sleeve along the back top edge of tapestry
- Cut wooden batten to tapestry width
- Mark and drill holes in wall for fixings
- Screw batten to wall (check it's level)
- Slide tapestry sleeve over batten
🪡 Rod method (for lighter textiles)
- Use a curtain rod and brackets
- Sew sleeve or loops on tapestry
- Mount brackets level on wall
- Thread rod through sleeve, rest on brackets
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Putting nails through the fabric (damages it)
- Not using wall plugs (pulls out)
- Hanging it wonky and calling it "character"
- Underestimating the weight
- Plasterboard fixings not rated for the weight
💡 Pro trick: If you're sewing a sleeve for the batten, make it slightly wider than the batten. Makes it much easier to slide on and allows the tapestry to hang better.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Valuable textiles? Antique or valuable tapestries need conservation-standard hanging that doesn't stress the fabric. I can advise on methods that museums use if yours is particularly special or fragile.
Decorative rods? If you want a visible hanging system (brass rod, fancy finials), let me know when booking and I'll factor that in. Works well for some styles.
Older Exeter properties? Solid stone or brick walls are brilliant for hanging heavy textiles - I can get a really solid fixing. Lath and plaster needs more care to find solid points.
Multiple textiles? If you're hanging several pieces as a gallery wall or series, doing them all at once means I can ensure they're all level relative to each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you hang a tapestry without damaging it?
Depends on the tapestry. Best method is a wooden batten screwed to the wall with the tapestry sewn onto a fabric sleeve that slides over the batten. For lighter ones, a curtain rod through a sleeve works. I'll never put nails or tacks through the actual fabric - that damages it.
My tapestry is really heavy - will it fall down?
Not if it's mounted properly. Heavy textiles need proper wall fixings into solid wall or studs, and a batten strong enough to take the weight. I'll check your wall type and use appropriate fixings.
Can you hang it on a plasterboard wall?
Yes, but I'll need to find studs or use heavy-duty plasterboard fixings rated for the weight. Tapestries are surprisingly heavy - you can't just screw into plasterboard and hope.
Do I need to provide the hanging system?
If your tapestry already has a sleeve or loops, we're good to go. If not, I can advise on the best method and get what's needed - usually a wooden batten and fixings.
How do you get it perfectly level?
Spirit level and measuring from the ceiling or floor. If your room's wonky (common in old houses), I'll hang it level rather than following the sloping ceiling - looks much better.
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