How To Hang A Quilt Rack On The Wall

Use quilt hanging clips.

How to hang a quilt rack on the wall.

Here is a set of traditional wood hanging clips. These clips fasten onto the edge of the quilt and get mounted on a nail in the wall. However they can also be draped over the rod if you don t have a pocket on your quilt. Then use your measuring tape a level and a pencil to mark the wall where you intend to install the rod s brackets at either end.

They are available in styles that match just about any decor. They are good to use if your quilt doesn t have a hanging sleeve. From wall to bar should be 8 to 10 inches to give room for quilt to hang. Screw the brackets firmly into place.

Quilts are heavy things. Think towel bar as to shape. The drawback of a hanging quilt rack is that they generally only allow for one quilt although you can potentially add two if you fold both the quilts in half and lay them over the rod. And use 2x4 pieces.

Drill holes on the wall at the same distance from each other as the holes on the rear wood piece. Use a hanging rod. First mark the holes and ensure that they are at the same level and distance and then drill them. Step 11 mount the quilt rack insert screws or nails into the holes drilled into the wall and then hang the quilt rack onto it.

Measure your quilt s width so you can purchase the right sized rod. Wall quilt racks often include a hanging rod that is inserted through a quilt pocket. However only quilts in the best of condition must be hung this way as damage will occur on the fabric. Attach quilt clips to the ends of quilts and allow them to hang fully from top to bottom.

Then add cross bar from side to side.