Gallery Hanging Systems
Ever noticed how art galleries make changing their displays look effortless? No mysterious holes appearing in walls, no measuring marathons with spirit levels, just smooth transitions from one exhibition to the next. There’s no magic involved – just smart thinking about how spaces evolve.
Why Rethink How You Hang Art?
Let’s be honest – most of us start our art-hanging journey with a hammer, a prayer, and that sinking feeling when we step back and realise everything’s just slightly off-level. Then there’s the guilt of abandoning perfectly good artwork to life under the bed because we can’t face putting more holes in our walls.
We get it. We’ve seen enough walls that look like they’ve survived a paintball tournament to know there’s got to be a better way. And there is.
The Clever Bit: How It Actually Works
Think of it as creating a foundation for flexibility. The system has three main players:
- A track that fixes to your wall (available in white or anodised silver if you’re curious)
- Adjustable hangers that move side-to-side
- Hooks that slide up and down
But here’s where it gets interesting. You’ve got two choices for the hanging part:
The Clear Tape Option
Perfect if you’re after something nearly invisible. This clever bit of engineering can handle up to 15kg and comes with some neat tricks:
- The wide grip area means your hooks won’t slip
- The flat design keeps your hooks pointing outward (no more twisted wires)
- You can hang several pieces on a single drop
- Brilliant for lighter pieces and clean, minimal looks
The Stainless Steel Cable System
This is the heavy lifter of the family. With 1.2mm stainless steel cable, it’ll handle up to 30kg per hanger. But the real genius is in the flexibility:
- Pop cables in anywhere along the track
- No need to thread from the ends
- Perfect for heavier pieces
- Ideal for regular rearrangement
Real World Applications
For Your Home
Imagine being able to rotate your art collection seasonally without your walls looking like Swiss cheese.
Got new pieces? Feeling like a change? No drama – just slide things around until it feels right.
Those paintings hiding under your bed? They can finally see daylight again.
For Commercial Spaces
Whether you’re running a café that showcases local artists, managing a corporate office that needs to stay fresh, or curating a professional gallery space, this system is your secret weapon:
- Change displays without calling in the plasterer
- Adjust heights for different pieces without new holes
- Keep your walls pristine year after year
- Professional appearance that never gets old
The Security Angle
If you have valuable collections (or just someone else’s art temporarily in your care), we’ve got some clever solutions:
- Security hooks that outsmart the grab-and-run crowd
- Locking mechanisms that look simple but are surprisingly sophisticated
- Peace of mind without compromising on looks
Let There Be Light
Here’s a game-changer many people don’t know about – you can integrate lighting into these systems. But we’re not talking about those energy-hungry spots you might be picturing:
- Efficient 20W lamps instead of traditional 50W options
- Perfect positioning close to your artwork
- Easy adjustment when you move pieces
- Significant power savings over time
Making the Decision
Look, we know a gallery hanging system might seem like overkill if you’re just hanging a few family photos. But here’s the thing – spaces evolve, collections grow, and tastes change. We’ve lost count of how many times we’ve heard “I wish I’d done this years ago” from people who’ve made the switch.
Whether you’re:
- A serious art collector
- Running a commercial space
- Someone who just likes to change things up regularly
- Or simply tired of patching holes in your walls
It’s worth thinking about how you want your space to evolve over time.
What Next?
Drop by our Stepney workshop (yes, there’s parking right at the door) and we can show you how these systems work in real life. We’ve got them set up in our space, so you can play around and see which options might work best for your needs.
Remember, your walls should be a canvas for your creativity, not a record of past hanging attempts.