Hanging options below

How to hang OnStones

At OnStone, we’re committed to reducing unnecessary carbon in our products. In most cases, there’s no need for wires or D-rings, as OnStones come with a natural hanging option—the frame itself.

Important considerations

OnStones are semi-fragile, similar to a plate. If they fall onto a surface harder than the stone itself, they can break. Choose your hanging method carefully based on your space and needs

Hanging methods

1. Hanging from the timber frame (recommended)

🔹 How: Use two 45mm screws per print. [watch video]

✅ Pros:

  • Easy to install
  • Sits flush against the wall
  • Stays straight

⚠️ Cons:

  • Requires two screw holes per frame
  • Slightly more vulnerable in high-impact areas (e.g., strong winds, door slams, children, or flying objects)

2. Hanging from D-Rings on two hanging Hooks

🔹 How: Attach D-rings to two wall hooks. [watch video]

✅ Pros:

  • Most secure option
  • Preferred by professional hangers
  • Sits well and stays straight

⚠️ Cons:

  • Requires careful measurements
  • Fiddly to place D-rings onto nails
  • Two small nail holes per frame

3. Hanging with 3M canvas hangers (recommended for small & medium OnStones)

🔹 How: Follow 3M’s instructions carefully. [watch video]

✅ Pros:

  • No wall damage
  • Easy to apply
  • Sits flush against the wall

⚠️ Cons:

  • Not suitable for large (& above) OnStones or high impact areas
  • Must follow adhesion instructions precisely

4. Hiring a professional hanger

If you’re in Victoria, we can recommend a few that work with OnStone regularly.

✅ Pros:

  • Hassle-free, permanent solution

⚠️ Cons:

  • Additional cost

💡 Tip: If using a professional hanger, let us know in your order, and we’ll ensure your OnStones are fitted with D-rings. 

5. Hanging with wire (not recommended)

While wire adds security against wall movement, we don’t use it in our studio due to its drawbacks.

⚠️ Cons:

  • Causes the stone to lean forward
  • Requires frequent straightening
  • Adds unnecessary carbon footprin
  • Includes two holes in the wall

6. Standing your OnStone (for small sizes only)

Only small OnStones are designed to stand on mantels. We offer two depths:

  • 35mm depth: For wall hanging
  • 45mm depth: For mantel standing
  • If you need a mantel-standing version, add a note to your order: ‘Mantel standing’

Tools for hanging

If you’re creating a gallery wall, our hanging map simplifies installation. Once your design is approved, we print a full-scale template—secure to your wall with masking tape and use a level on the top of a few frame markers.  

Note: Make sure you confirm your hanging option when ordering so we can add screw or 3M Canvas hang indicators. 

🛠 Other tools you may need:

  • Screws (for plasterboard) or nails (for timber) or 3M Canvas Hanger (plasterboard + brick)
     (If you’ve selected the latter option, you’ll need to cut out the 3M sections on the map so you’ll need a cutting mat and scalpel)
  • Hammer or screwdriver
  • Level
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Blu Tac (for bottom-corner stabilization)

🛠 Tools required for canvas hangers:  

  • 3M Canvas Hangers [shown in video]
  • Wall degreaser
  • Level
  • Ruler
  • Blu Tac (for stabilization)

💡 Tip: You can add a small amount of Blu Tac to the base for extra stability

Final notes

✔ Framed stone is slightly lighter than glass prints and can be securely supported with two anchor points.
✔ While most adhesive hangers are unreliable, 3M canvas hangers are the only recommended option.

💬 Need help?

We offer additional guidance for:

  • Mounting on brick
  • No-hole hanging solutions
  • Mantel display options

📧 Contact us at [email protected] for support.

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