Used correctly, frame bumpers and stabilizers are designed to protect, not damage, your walls. AS Hanging accessories are made to keep frames level and flush while minimizing contact with paint, plaster, or finished surfaces.
What each accessory touches
Frame Bumpers
Small felt or rubber pads that stick to the back of the frame, not the wall. They create a soft buffer so corners do not scuff paint and they help prevent forward tilt.
Frame Stabilizer
A discreet piece that sits behind the lower frame rail to keep artwork parallel to the wall. It does not require drilling into the wall.
Counter Weight Stabilizer
Adds balance at the bottom of the frame by hanging from the same stainless steel cable, nylon cord, or rod. It stabilizes without any wall fasteners.
Why they are wall safe
- No direct fasteners into the wall for the products above, so no holes to patch later.
- Non-marring materials cushion the contact points and help prevent paint burnishing or dents.
- Even pressure reduces rubbing and keeps frames from shifting in high-traffic areas.
Best practices
- Apply bumpers to a clean, dry frame back. Wipe with isopropyl alcohol and let dry.
- Avoid using on fresh paint. Let paint cure fully before hanging.
- When replacing bumpers, peel slowly from the frame. Adhesive residue can be removed with a mild adhesive remover used on the frame back, not the wall.
When could walls be marked
If a frame is very heavy and rubs against soft paint without bumpers, scuffs can occur.
✅ Bottom line: No. AS Hanging Frame Bumpers, Frame Stabilizers, and Counter Weight Stabilizers are wall safe when used as directed. They help prevent scuffs and keep artwork level, all without drilling into the wall.