BUSINESS BACKGROUND AND BEGINNINGS
The Hangman service has been Wichita’s go-to professional picture-hanging operation for several decades now. Founded over 40 years ago by George Charlsen — who was known fondly by his customers simply as “The Hangman” — we employ the same hanging methods used by art galleries, where George himself originally learned the trade. Because of this background, and unl
ike handyman services you may encounter who hang things as a sideline, we approach the task at hand with a keen eye for aesthetic placement. And which we can offer you guidance about to whatever degree you need. TWO HANGERS AND NAILS — A KEY REASON TO USE OUR SERVICE
Today, the Hangman service continues the fine tradition George established, using the same practices he worked out over time and passed down, to ensure your valuable art and other pieces are hung carefully and securely, and will always stay level. Unlike most other services, we utilize two hangers and nails for all picture frames wherever possible, without the use of wire, so your pictures and paintings stay straight for good. The use of two hangers rather than one also enables smaller nails to be used, so that the holes made are more inconspicuous and can be easily spackled over to smoothly blend into the wall surface, should something need to be moved in the future. Pictures and paintings hung this way can be cleaned or dusted without concern for accidentally knocking them out of alignment and having to re-straighten them. And, if you need to temporarily take them down for some reason, when you put them back up, they go right back on the wall straight and level from the get-go. ARTISTIC PICTURE GROUPINGS — OUR SPECIALTY
One of our primary specialties is artistic picture groupings, for those situations when you need to create a “gallery wall” of family photos or other memorabilia. We’ll work with you to try out different possibilities with the items laid out on a nearby stretch of floor, playing with potential layout options and utilizing our experience until you’re happy with the result. Then measurements are taken so everything goes up on the wall in exactly the right place with no guesswork involved. And, since we employ the two-hooks-and-nails method, the pictures won't be subject to getting knocked out of alignment and spoiling the effect. The grouping starts out looking great, and will always look great. THE COMPLETE CHECKLIST OF WHAT WE CAN HANG FOR YOU
What we offer doesn’t stop just with the use of two hooks and nails or aesthetic picture groupings... As the Hangman company tagline puts it, we can “hang almost anything” you need to go on a wall — and with the same secure results and professional appearance. Virtually whatever you need hung, we can handle it:
• Pictures and paintings, including elegant groupings
• Foam-board-mounted photos and posters
• Mirrors
• TVs
• Tapestries and rugs
• Clocks
• Crosses
• Sconces
• Shadow boxes
• Floating shelves
• Plates
• Bulletin boards and whiteboards
• Vintage collectible items
• Sports memorabilia
• Animal mounts
• Guns
• Tool racks
• Stand-out-mounted glass signs
• Product display cases
DIFFICULT HANGS — DONE SAFELY SO YOU DON’T BREAK YOUR BACK, NECK, OR TOOLS
We take care of difficult hangs safely, too, such as:
• Extra-heavy items
• High up in stairwells
• On concrete, brick, and stone
REMODELED OR MOVED? GET EVERYTHING UP ON THE WALLS IN SHORT ORDER
It all happens faster than you’d think at a cost you’ll appreciate, too. If you’ve just remodeled or have moved, and need to get things up on the wall pronto, we’ll help “make your house a home” much sooner than you might expect. In such situations, we can usually get all of your items up on the walls throughout your home within a couple of afternoons. With no sacrifice in professional results, either. INTERIOR DESIGNERS LOVE HOW MUCH EASIER AND FASTER WE MAKE THEIR JOB
Interior designers especially appreciate our hanging service, too — because we handle everything as efficiently, professionally, and safely as possible, freeing you to focus on the relationship with your clients at their home or business. We also know how to “get out of the way,” and won’t intrude on your decision-making process with them or interject our opinion on aesthetic placement decisions unless you ask. And did we say you’ll love how quick, easy, and dependable we make the process? Yes, that too. BIG OR SMALL, WE DO IT ALL
Not to leave anyone out, we’re happy to handle small jobs of a few pieces or less all the way up to the work required to consult on and help plan and execute artwork installations for business headquarters, including individual employee offices if desired. The numerous businesses that use our professional services include:
• Law firms
• Banking and finance
• Oil, gas, and energy companies
• Architectural, engineering, and industrial firms
• Healthcare, medical, and dental offices
• Exercise clubs
• Software and tech
• Restaurants
• Real estate and property management
• And, of course, as already mentioned, interior design firms to assist them in serving their clients
And for the occasional situation we can’t handle, we can make suggestions or refer you elsewhere to help out. USE THE PROS WHO WILL HANDLE YOUR VALUED ITEMS WITH CARE
In short, we’ve done it all, and your artwork and other valued items will be in capable, experienced hands that know and appreciate their worth. Hanging work is not just one thing we do among many. It’s all we do and our specialty.
