Hanging Old Windows On Wall

See how to hang them with french cleats and get some ideas on how to use the panes in your living room.

Hanging old windows on wall.

Two identical old windows are hung vertically side by side over a dining room server with the word family displayed down the center. To keep the window flush with the wall simply pound a nail or hook into the wooden pane. First let me show you how my wall is looking these days. Learn how to repurpose and reuse old windows.

I am not a professional by any means so do your research. Measure down from the top left corner of the sash to approximately one third of the total height of the sash and mark. The old blue bucket you can also hang a window on the wall and still use the panes for hanging things. I am going to show you how it worked for me.

Like i mentioned before these windows are relatively lightweight and i usually hang them flush against a wall so i use the hooks and eyes with picture hanging wire to hang them. Lay the sash on the floor or a worktable with the side the you want to face the room down and the back side of the. So here it is a little how to on hanging vintage windows. I have a window i still need to hang and i want to add more but i still love it now even not finished.

For a heavier window or one that hangs in a way that leaves it open to wind at the side or on the front of a porch for example i d use d rings and chain instead. This is the perfect idea for a well lit room with large walls. Pictures of the family are mounted behind the glass creating one large familial display.