FAQ

Miscellaneous
What’s the best hardware for mounting
decor to different types of wall material?
Paneling
Wood is the easiest surface to mount decor to.
Depending on the hardware on the back of your
artwork, all you may need is a small nail or a
standard wood screw or two. Or, you might want
to use an ordinary metal picture hanger and a nail.
Check the weight limit stated on the packaging, and
use two hangers whenever needed or when in doubt.
Brick and concrete
Special wall anchors, called lead wall plugs, are
available for concrete block and brick walls. To
create a hole for the plug, use a power drill with
a carbide-tipped bit.
Drywall
If you’re hanging a large, heavy piece, fasten it into
this lumber behind the drywall (called studs). Studs
are strong enough to hold any decor. However, if your
piece is medium to light weight, you don’t necessarily
need to find a stud to nail or screw into. Instead, use
wall anchors. They’re available in various sizes and
designed especially for drywall.
Can Handprint products be used for
outside projects?
Any wood that isn’t pressure-treated or marine grade
isn’t going to last long outdoors without a weather-
protectant sealer. Most projects made from hardwood,
BC pine, CDX pine, OSB, and underlayment can be
used successfully in a protected outdoor space. Avoid
using MDF, pegboard, chalkboard, markerboard, and
tempered hardboard outdoors. These absorb moisture
and expand.
What’s the difference between nominal and
actual dimensions, and how do you know what
the actual dimensions really are?
Nominal dimensions are the sizes wood products
are commonly called, as well as the size of the
wood before it was cut, sanded, planed, surfaced,
etc. The actual measurements are just that – the
ACTUAL measurements of the final size. You can find
a specifications section on almost every retailer’s
website product page that tells details like actual
dimensions, weight, and more.
Are Handprint wood products ethically
sourced? What’s their country of origin?
While we source both domestically and internationally,
the ethical sourcing of our products is extremely
important to us, and it begins by choosing suppliers
who are as committed to environmentally sound
practices as we are. By working with suppliers who
share our sense of stewardship, we’re proud to
support the Social & Environmental Responsibility
(SER) Standards under which wood manufacturers
are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).