Security Kit Lock-In Wood Frame
S-SEC-2P
Check your frame and pack before you buy
For wood frames up to 15 lb and 24 inches wide. Minimum frame depth: 3/4 inch. Thin frames need adequate internal bracing. Match wall fasteners to your wall construction.
A security wrench is required. Individually bagged kits exclude it. Bulk packs include 1 wrench with 50 kits, 2 with 100, 3 with 500, or 4 with 1,000. Wrench counts are per pack.
T-head locking system: 2 wall brackets, 3 mounting plates, a T-head screw, 8 fixing screws, and 3 plastic anchors per kit. See the FAQs for the component breakdown.
About the product
Security kits are picture hanging sets with all hardware needed to hang pictures with a higher level of security. A frame-locking feature makes this possible, preventing theft and falling, especially during earthquakes and high-traffic situations. Hang pictures with a security kit at home or in commercial spaces like restaurants, hotels, and art galleries—the hardware will stay hidden behind the frame, maintaining a clean and classy presentation on top of a secure display.
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Secure multi-point picture locking system for fall-proof and anti-theft framed art and pictures, mirrors, wooden wall decor, and plaques up to 24” wide
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For frames wider than 24”, two T-Head screws are recommended
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Supports up to 15 lbs
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Each security kit includes:
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Two (2) wall brackets, 3/4" wide and 1 1/2" long
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Three (3) mounting plates, 2” wide and 5/8" long
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One (1) T-Head screw, 1 9/16” long
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Two (2) #10 screws, 1” long
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Two (2) red or white wall bracket plastic anchors, 11/16” long
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Six (6) #6 screws, ½” long
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One (1) T-Head screw plastic anchor, 1 ¼” long
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Wrench inclusion depends on the selected pack. Individually bagged kits exclude a wrench. Bulk packs of 50, 100, 500, and 1,000 kits include 1, 2, 3, and 4 wrenches per pack, respectively.
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Bulk pack options contain 50, 100, 500, or 1,000 kits. Contact us if you need bulk kits packaged individually.
Instructions
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Place the frame face-down on a soft surface.
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Attach the mounting plates to the back of the frame using the ½” screws. For wood frames, mount two plates on top (2” from the side edges) and one at the bottom (centered). Pre-drill screw holes to avoid splitting the wood.
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For larger wood frames, install a fourth plate (sold separately) on the bottom rail 2” from the side edge. For thinner wood frames, make sure that the frame is adequately braced internally so it remains rigid under load. The minimum depth required to safely attach mounting plates is ¾”.
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Align the upper mounting plates with the brackets’ positions on the wall. Mark the spots.
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Mark your desired position of the top edge of the frame on the wall.
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Drill two 1/4" dia. holes in the wall about 1 1/4" down from where you want the top edge of the frame and spaced apart at the distance measured in step 3. Make sure that these holes are as level as possible.
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Insert the red or white plastic anchors provided. TIP: If the plastic anchors start to deform while hammering them, re-drill the holes in step 5 using a 5/16" drill bit.
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Using the 1" screws, install the two wall brackets so that the flanged ends of the brackets face up and away from the wall. Do not over-tighten the screws.
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Slide the frame down on the wall until the mounting plates sit snugly on the wall brackets.
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Check that the frame is level. Adjust as needed by removing the frame from the wall, loosening the wall bracket screws slightly, shifting the brackets up or down as needed in their slots, and retightening the screws.
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With the frame hung on the wall brackets, lightly pencil-mark the position of the frame, tracing from a side edge/s to the center of the bottom mounting plate.
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Remove the frame from the wall.
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Measure from the lower edge of the frame's bottom rail to the center of the slot in the mounting plates. Mark this measurement on the wall alongside the measurement in step 10.
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Drill a 5/16" dia. hole at the marked spot and gently hammer the blue T-Head screw plastic anchor into the drilled hole until it’s flush with the wall surface.
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Thread the T-Head screw into the plastic anchor until about 3/8" extends from the wall surface. Start by hand and complete using the security wrench. Then, align the T-Head to a final horizontal position.
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Hang the frame on the wall brackets. The T-Head screw should fall inside the slot of the mounting plate on the bottom rail.
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From the right-hand side, slide the security wrench under the bottom edge of the frame and, without lifting the frame from the wall, engage and rotate the T-Head screw clockwise with a one-quarter turn to a vertical position. The frame is now locked to the wall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q Will this kit fit my frame?
This kit is for wood frames up to 24 inches wide and up to 15 lb. The frame needs at least 3/4 inch of depth to attach the mounting plates safely. Thin frames need adequate internal bracing. Wood describes the frame, not an approval for every wall surface.
Q Which wall types can I use it on?
Match the wall fasteners to your wall construction before installation. The kit includes plastic anchors, but the listing does not establish a load rating for every wall material. Contact us if you are unsure whether the supplied fasteners suit your wall.
Q What hardware comes in each kit?
Each kit contains 2 wall brackets, 3 mounting plates, 1 T-head screw, 2 #10 wall screws, 2 wall-bracket plastic anchors, 6 #6 frame screws, and 1 T-head plastic anchor. Wrench inclusion depends on the pack you select.
Q Is a security wrench included?
The individually bagged kit has no wrench; buy a security wrench separately. Bulk packs include wrenches per pack: 50 kits with 1 wrench, 100 with 2, 500 with 3, or 1,000 with 4. These are pack totals, not one wrench per kit.
Q How does the locking mechanism work?
The upper mounting plates sit on wall brackets. A T-head screw engages the bottom mounting plate. Use a security wrench to turn the T-head one quarter turn into its vertical locking position. This is a T-head lock, not a wire snap.
Q What if my frame is wider than 24 inches or heavier than 15 lb?
For frames wider than 24 inches, the instructions recommend two T-head screws and an additional mounting plate, sold separately. Extra hardware does not establish a higher weight rating. Do not exceed 15 lb; contact us for a suitable system for heavier frames.