Sticking labels and photographs to walls

Hi everyone

We were just wondering what everyone is using to afix labels and mounted photographs to their gallery walls (in particular where the wall consists of dry wall). In the past, we have used silicon, velcro, doublesided tape, and that cheap gummy stuff you buy at Canadian Tire. Is there another solution worth considering, regarding this sticky situation.

Thanks in advance Robin Ormerod Assistant Curator Timmins Museum: National Exhibiton Centre 220 Algonquin Blvd. East Timmins, Ontario, Canada P4N 1B3

Tel (705)235-5066 Fax (705)235-9631

Hi, You can use a self-adhesive film (Repro Film) that you can print form your laser printer, or run through your copier. I comes in boxes of 100 sheet , 8.5'x11' It comes in matte, clear and white. They're at (800) 878-3776 for information or assistance on using with your type and model of coppier. I have used this product alot and find it easier to work with since one can go from computer to printer to wall for just the cost. There may be other brands in your area that are used for layout, arachitectural and engineering drawins, labels, cut and past drafting, etc. Perhaps you can find it in smaller quantities because 100 sheets is costly. good luck, Ed Spriggs, director/curator Hammonds House Galleries 503 Peeples St. Atlanta, GA 30310

Hi.

We drymount all our exhibit labels on mat board.

Most of our gallery walls are covered with fabric to which velcro will cling. I LOVE IT! I get 1/2' velcro dots with sticky back in rolls of a billion for about $25US for 25 yards from US Slide Fasteners 617-426-3546 (Boston).

For the rest of the walls, which are painted plywood or MDO, I use 3M 'Wall Mounting Tabs'. I get 1/2 x 3/4' 48 per box, 3M #7220 but I always order enough for 3-4 years: they're cheap. These are easy to use, are foam based so they stick to irregular surfaces well, & the adhesive rolls off the wall easily. And I got the tip for them a couple of years ago right here on Museum-L!

I hope this helps.

Steve.