Stained glass panels can weigh from 3 to 5 lbs.
How to hang antique stained glass window on walls.
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That s what i used for mine.
It can be much smaller and hung at the center of the larger window or it can be larger and hung over top of the smaller window.
Another popular place for the stained glass look is around the panes of the front door or small windows in the bathroom.
The stained glass window does not have to be the same size as the window that it is being hung over.
Antique stained glass window.
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Sturdy frames with adequate anchoring work together to ensure the glass remains in place on a wall or above a doorway.
Hanging the heavy windows on the inside of your home presents a challenge that you can easily meet with the right materials.
Stained glass is no exception.
If you re hanging an old stained glass window like mine below then you need to do something completely different to be sure you protect it i recommend these french cleats for stained glass.
Often stained glass is installed in front of a regular window to let the light shine through but you can hang it against a wall or hang it from.
Expensive glass should be secure.
When you find a stained glass window hang it over a sunny window in your home like the one here to let light stream through and color your kitchen creating its own old window art.
And pristine leaded glass panels will add quiet elegance to walls in one of the prettiest repurposed old windows.
Olde good things antique window collection includes a multitude of styles including classic gothic queen anne industrial and tudor to add character to your restoration project.
Select an appropriate location for the window.
If your window is heavier or it will be exposed to a lot of wind you might try a d ring or a cup hook.
Hang the stained glass window in front of the original window by attaching the wires or chains to the hooks.