Ready to Hang Means the Hardware Comes Too

Ready to Hang Means the Hardware Comes Too

A fair question with a two part answer. What ready to hang actually covers, what it does not, and where Sudeikin editions currently stand.

The short answer

A ready to hang print arrives framed or stretched, with hardware fitted and a hanging kit included, so it goes on the wall within minutes using a single hook or screw. Auvrique does not currently list Serge Sudeikin editions, so for this artist the honest answer is not yet. Comparable canvas and framed poster editions across the catalogue are fully ready to hang on arrival.

What ready to hang actually covers

The phrase means one thing in practice. The print arrives finished, not rolled and not flat packed. A framed poster comes glazed, mounted and fitted with hanging hardware already attached to the back. A canvas edition comes stretched over its frame with the fixings in place. Nothing needs framing, trimming or assembly before it goes up.

The second part is the hanging kit included with the order. That typically covers the wall fixings, so the only tool most people need is a hammer or a drill for one hole. A small framed poster weighs under two kilograms and holds on a single hook. A larger canvas can reach eight or ten kilograms and wants a proper wall plug in masonry. That is the whole job.

Anyone comparing formats before choosing can see how the two differ in depth, weight and wall presence in the guide to the difference between a canvas print and a framed poster difference between canvas and framed poster. The mechanics of hanging stay the same either way.

Where Sudeikin editions stand today

Here is the honest part. Auvrique does not currently offer editions of Serge Sudeikin's work, so there is no ready to hang Sudeikin print to buy at this moment. The catalogue changes, but pretending otherwise would waste your time. If you arrived here holding a specific Sudeikin image in mind, the practical route is to check back or to consider a comparable artist from the same era of stage and decorative design.

The question itself still deserves a straight answer, because it applies to every edition the house does produce. Framed posters and canvas editions arrive finished, with the hanging kit included in the box and no trip to a framer required. what is included with an order sets out exactly what ships with each format, so nothing about the hardware is left to guesswork.

For readers weighing canvas against frame for a specific wall, the sizing guide covers weight, clearance and fixing types before you order which size print fits my wall. It is the difference between a five minute job and a second trip to the hardware shop.

What arrives in the box

  • The print itself, already framed or already stretched on its bars
  • Hanging hardware fitted to the back of the piece
  • A hanging kit included for the wall side of the job
  • Protective corner guards and wrap, removed in about a minute

Hanging it takes minutes, not an afternoon

The pain point here is real. Most framed art bought unframed turns into a week of errands, a framer's quote and a wait. A ready to hang edition skips all of it. Mark the height, fix one hook or screw, lift the piece onto it and check it with a level. Ten minutes for a framed poster, twenty for a large canvas if the wall needs a plug.

Two habits prevent almost every hanging failure. First, match the fixing to the wall, since plasterboard and masonry need different plugs and the kit covers the common cases. Second, hang at eye level rather than above furniture height by default, roughly 145 centimetres to the centre of the piece in an empty room. Both points are covered in more detail in the wall sizing guide choosing the right print size.

If the piece is a gift and convenience matters, canvas editions tend to be the simplest option for a recipient, since they hang on a single fixing and need no glazing. The gift guide walks through that choice buying a landscape print as a gift.

The framer's quote is the hidden cost of art that does not arrive finished.

Format Arrives Typical hanging job
Framed poster Glazed, mounted, hardware fitted One hook, under 10 minutes
Canvas edition Stretched, fixings in place One screw or hook, 10 to 20 minutes
Unframed print Rolled or flat Framing required before hanging

What ready to hang means by format

Key takeaways

  1. Ready to hang means the piece arrives framed or stretched with hardware fitted and a hanging kit included.
  2. Auvrique does not currently list Serge Sudeikin editions, so no ready to hang Sudeikin print is available right now.
  3. Comparable editions across the catalogue go on the wall in ten to twenty minutes with one fixing.
  4. Matching the wall plug to the wall type is the only step that separates an easy job from a failed one.

Related questions

Do I need to buy a frame separately for a framed poster edition?

No. A framed poster edition arrives with the frame, glazing and mount already fitted, and the hanging hardware attached to the back. The hanging kit included covers the wall side. Nothing is sent rolled or flat for you to frame later, which is the main difference from buying a bare print.

What tools do I need to hang a canvas edition?

A drill with a masonry bit for brick or concrete, or a simple hammer and hook for plasterboard with a suitable fixing. Larger canvases can weigh eight to ten kilograms, so a wall plug rated for that load matters. A spirit level and a pencil complete the kit for most walls.

Can I return a print if the size does not suit the wall?

Returns are handled under the standard refund policy, which applies to editions in original condition within the stated window. Measuring the wall before ordering is the cheaper solution, and the sizing guide sets out clearances and centre height so the piece lands right the first time.

Every size, every country, delivery included

Editions are made to order and shipped worldwide. Choose a format and a size, and the price you see is the price you pay.

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Part of our guide to hanging and caring for a print.

Sources: Auvrique FAQ