Our systems work perfectly with this common approach!

You can choose between the Classic, Cable or Click Rail System.

If your painting is large, use two cords/cables/rods (one on the left side, one on the right side).

However, you may commonly come across art prepared under other configurations.

A nylon cord is transparent, hence this approach is the most discrete way of hanging. Nylon cords will support up to 15-lbs. per cord and are recommended for light home or office use.

Galvanized and stainless steel cables are robust and cost effective hanging solution. Each cable can hold up to 45-lbs., with the appropriate hook. Please refer to AS Hanging Systems Weight Guide for further information.

Either of Nylon cords or steel cables may be used in tandem on a single object to share the load of heavier objects.

The galvanized/stainless steel cable is a simple, robust and cost effective hanging solution. Steel cables will support up to 45-lbss with the appropriate hook.

Stainless steel cable is made of stainless steel and will maintain its appearance over a very long time frame. It will not rust.

Galvanized steel cables are made of steel, which can rust. For this purpose we have our cable plated with a galvanized (zinc) process. This finish greatly slows oxidation (rust) but over time the cable will take on a dull grey appearance.

Our Classic and Cable System tracks are 78.75-inches long. Each track has a hole located 2-inches from either end.

Between these are a series of holes, which are spaced 6.75-inches apart, on center. All holes 1/8-inch in diameter (0.125-inch), which is appropriate for either of #6 or #8 size screws.

Yes, we have a complete catalog/price list that can be mailed to you.

This can also be downloaded here.

You can also use our online store (click here) and click the small image (“VIEW PICTURE”) under product thumbnails to view full-size picture and drawings of each product.

We can fax or email you our catalog/price list - includes product thumbnails. Contact our Customer Service staff at 866-935-6949.

You may elect any approach that makes sense in your application. However, you should be aware that our track could last for as long as the building stands. For that reason you may want to think of aesthetics as well as functionality. You’ll want to be certain those who occupy the space after you will not see your efforts and investment in hanging systems as an eye-sore.

Typically a hanging system has the best appearance when it is installed on the entire length of a wall or in the entire room. Also consider our Click Rail product line, which is very discreet. It can be used in conjunction with both contemporary and traditional décor and even be used with crown moldings.

Calculate the length of wall(s) you need to address. Take accurate measurements; if there are many corners, consider a safety buffer to account losses due to cuts you will make in the tracks.

For example: You need to install track on all the walls of a 15-foot by 12-foot room.  This is a total of 54 linear feet. You will want to order 9 tracks (each are 6.5-feet) for a total of 58.5-feet. In larger spaces, and in spaces with many corners you will want to order 10 – 20% extra.

Calculate your needs according to the number of art pieces you would like to suspend.

For a gallery or exhibition spaces, plan for 3.25 rods/cables/cords per each length of track (6.5-feet) and 1.15 hooks per rod/cable/cord.

If you hang miniatures or small artwork, additional rods/cables/cords will be required. More hooks will be needed if you hang multiple pieces from the same rod/cable/cord (1-up, 2-up, 3-up, etc.)

Several small paintings can be suspended from a single rods/cables/cords (do not exceed the weight limitations). See AS Hanging Systems Weight Guide for more discussion on this topic.

Over the years we have addressed several special requests. The most frequent requests have been added to the product line. Some of these colors are less than obvious and serve clever purposes. If your walls are off-white in grey or blue tones, you might consider "Silver". It does a good job of blending in with these surroundings. A color that is good for assuming the shades of tan, beige and other earth-tone shades is our "Champagne". Our "Gold" tone is a subtle brassy shade.

However, among our Click Rail product line you will see we offer a track finished in genuine 24 ct. gold. Please call us to coordinate if you wish to order 24 ct. gold as this track cannot be cut in the field. Yes, we do consider special custom finish requests with sufficient volume.

Yes. If you are ordering Classic/Cable System track, please order "Natural Aluminum" finish. Use a primer sealer and then follow with regular wall paint or automotive paint (in spray can) for optimal results.

If you are ordering Click Rail track, please order "Primed White" tracks. These are  "primed" with a premium powder-coat finish and are intended to be re-painted. Use regular wall paint to cover the current finish.

No. If you paint the rod, the paint will peel when any of out rod hooks slides on it.

We can produce special colors for large orders if needed, contact our Customer Service at 866-935-6949.

Our several hanging systems have no particular requirements. Typically, the hang wire, eyehook or D-hook located on the back of your artwork will simply attach to the hook installed on the rod/cable/cord.

However, we do offer several specialty hooks, which provide specialty benefits or address specific needs.

Classic and Cable Systems use the same two tracks. As a result, Classic System rods and Cable System cables can be mixed.

However, cables from the Click Rail system are unique to this system and cannot be repurposed.

Cable/cord hooks from Cable System, Click Rail System and Tensioned Cable Systems are inter-changeable.

Museum System components are also mutually exclusive.

Yes! If your interior space has pre-installed “picture rails” as were common in residences from the 1880’s thru the 1920’s, we can customize the top part of our Classic System Rods to fit over your wood molding. Also available in our Specialty Hardware section, the Molding Hook is a great solution. To these you can match our Loop-End cables. This will result in the look of times past with the functionality of our new age systems.

Finally, our Click Rail track can be installed to fit under, or behind, an existing crown molding, see AS Hanging Systems Installation Guide.

At AS Hanging Systems, we strive to ship all orders within the target of 24 hours (following day of confirmation), FedEx Ground Saver orders are shipped once a week from our warehouse.

Overnight delivery available, call our Customer Service (866 935 6949) to expedite.

You may select from the following shipping service options.

All our deliveries are made with UPS. There are no exceptions.

We offer three UPS service levels; Ground, Select and Express. UPS Ground is only available for orders under $150 in value and under 15 lbs in weight.  However, UPS Ground service allows a minimum flat-rate freight charge of only $15.50.

Our Standard routing is UPS 3-Day Select (3 business-day delivery). The minimum charge is $25.00 for this service. The Express (next day delivery) service is also available.

Contact us for information on overseas orders or quantity orders: 514-935-6949

We seldom allow the inventory level of an item to drop to a point where it becomes “out of stock”. As a result, all items shown on our website are available for immediate shipmen, which we define as “your order will be shipped within 24-hours of placement”. Most orders will consume a day after order acceptance before it is shipped.

Contact us for information on overseas orders: 514-935-6949.

Typically, yes, but this applies to shipments to the USA and Canada only. If you place your order before 1:00 pm EST we are usually able to ship it the same day.

Call us toll free at 866-935-6949.

No, we are the manufacturer and distributor of our products and we do not provide any installation service at this time. However, in some locations we can refer your to an installer/reseller.

Please call us at 866-935-6949 to see if we know of an installer/reseller in your locale.