mhurdle127 Posted March 11, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 11, 2017 This question may have been answered, but I am not finding it through the search feature. We have a bunch of the cork-backed delft tiles we received on HAL cruises that we want to hang on a wall (drywall). The question (and it sounds simple) is how? Everything I see about hanging cork to the wall has to do with cork itself, not a heavy tile affixed to it. Suggestions anyone??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted March 11, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 11, 2017 What do you mean about "hanging" the tiles - do you mean affixing them to the walls? Any sort of adhesive would do the trick, and if you want to take them off later, try some of the removable adhesive products. Might be better to affix the tiles to a thin backing and the attach the backing to the wall if you want to mount a lot of them and remove them later. GlueDots is one removable option: http://catalog.gluedots.com/viewitems/consumer-products/diy-hardware?plpver=1002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted March 11, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Suggestions anyone???I just use double-faced Scotch tape - the kind on a foam base, not just a thin film type. No problems if you use enough of it. Edited March 11, 2017 by jtl513 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhurdle127 Posted March 11, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Doesn't seem like double-sticked tape would be strong enough to hold up a heavy tile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhurdle127 Posted March 11, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted March 11, 2017 And I was thinking of some way to add a little hook on the back of the tile so that the only impact to the wall is a nail hole, not adhesive that will rip the paint off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted March 11, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Doesn't seem like double-sticked tape would be strong enough to hold up a heavy tile.None of my 32 have ever fallen off.... not adhesive that will rip the paint off.I'll deal with that IF I ever take mine down!And I was thinking of some way to add a little hook on the back of the tile so that the only impact to the wall is a nail hole, not adhesive that will rip the paint off.]How about putting them in a frame and using just one nail to hang the whole thing. Edited March 11, 2017 by jtl513 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Titan Posted March 11, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 11, 2017 How about removing the cork backing? Or is that too easy??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted March 11, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 11, 2017 How about removing the cork backing? Or is that too easy???A lot of work and not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted March 11, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 11, 2017 If you google "plate hangers" you can get ideas how to "hang" individual tiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VioletHorse Posted March 11, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 11, 2017 If you google "plate hangers" you can get ideas how to "hang" individual tiles. I use the mini plate hangers for my tiles. They work very well and don't damage or modify the tiles at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realnurse2 Posted March 11, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Yes, I agree- the mini plate hangers work well- cost about a dollar each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obriendan Posted March 11, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 11, 2017 And I was thinking of some way to add a little hook on the back of the tile so that the only impact to the wall is a nail hole, not adhesive that will rip the paint off. Velcro! Will have less impact on the wall than a nail I've used velcro as an excellent way to attach a GPS to the dashboard. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted March 11, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 11, 2017 And I was thinking of some way to add a little hook on the back of the tile so that the only impact to the wall is a nail hole, not adhesive that will rip the paint off. Glue Dots are removable adhesives. Good for use in the cabin during the cruise as well. We like to hang up a map in the cabin so we always bring some sort of removable adhesives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted March 11, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I glued my tiles to a teak wooden tray and hung the tray on the kitchen wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted March 12, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 12, 2017 How about removing the cork backing? Or is that too easy??? I have never seen tiles with cork backing. Then again, we don't get them anymore on our charters. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bluesplayer Posted March 12, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Try 3M command strips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted March 12, 2017 #17 Share Posted March 12, 2017 How about removing the cork backing?That doesn't accomplish anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeasley Posted July 26, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I purchased several of these tiles at an antique store a few months ago. Were they given as gifts to passengers with a high number of sea days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted July 26, 2017 #19 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) I purchased several of these tiles at an antique store a few months ago. Were they given as gifts to passengers with a high number of sea days?They are given to all Mariners - people on their 2nd HAL cruise or later. Also, some people are Mariners on their first HAL cruise because they sailed previously with one of the other Carnival-family lines: Princess, Costa, Carnival, Seabourn, Cunard, AIDA, P&O, or Fathom. You should have gotten them on both your Maasdam cruises. When we started sailing HAL they were placed on the bed on the last night of the cruise, but for the last 6 or 7 years or so you had to go to the Mariner Brunch to pick them up. Or ask for them at the front desk. Edited July 26, 2017 by catl331 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeasley Posted July 26, 2017 #20 Share Posted July 26, 2017 They are given to all Mariners - people on their 2nd HAL cruise or later. Also, some people are Mariners on their first HAL cruise because they sailed previously with one of the other Carnival-family lines: Princess, Costa, Carnival, Seabourn, Cunard, AIDA, P&O, or Fathom. You should have gotten them on both your Maasdam cruises. When we started sailing HAL they were placed on the bed on the last night of the cruise, but for the last 6 or 7 years or so you had to go to the Mariner Brunch to pick them up. Or ask for them at the front desk. Thanks for the answer! I didn't receive them on either HAL cruise but I also didn't attend the Mariner Brunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted July 26, 2017 #21 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Thanks for the answer! I didn't receive them on either HAL cruise but I also didn't attend the Mariner Brunch.If you want more, check e-bay:https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.XHolland+america+tiles.TRS0&_nkw=Holland+america+tiles&_sacat=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted July 26, 2017 #22 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Thanks for the answer! I didn't receive them on either HAL cruise but I also didn't attend the Mariner Brunch. If you contact the Mariner's Society with your sailing dates, I suspect they will send you some tiles. Might not be the ones from your cruise, but you should get tiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overhead Fred Posted July 27, 2017 #23 Share Posted July 27, 2017 There are a few different 3M Command Fasteners that would work and will not damage the wall. I would suggest the "hook-and loop" (velcro to the non-3Mers) Command strips (see http://www.command.com/3M/en_US/command/hooks-strips/). Help keep my pension funded!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeasley Posted July 27, 2017 #24 Share Posted July 27, 2017 If you want more, check e-bay:https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.XHolland+america+tiles.TRS0&_nkw=Holland+america+tiles&_sacat=0 Thanks for the link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57redbird Posted July 28, 2017 #25 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I don't think the tiles we've gotten have ever been for the ship we've been on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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