Yes, you can cut AS Hanging Display Systems tracks to size. All tracks are made from high-quality aluminum, a metal soft enough to cut cleanly with common tools. Use a hacksaw with a miter box, or a power miter saw fitted with a fine-tooth blade. After cutting, remove any burrs so the ends sit flush and seams stay nearly invisible.
What tools give the cleanest cut?
A hacksaw paired with a miter box is the simplest approach and works well for most home and office projects. The miter box keeps the blade square to the track, which matters when two cut ends will meet on the same wall. For larger installations, a power miter saw with a fine-tooth blade designed for non-ferrous metal cuts faster and produces a crisp, consistent edge. Whichever tool you use, clamp or hold the track firmly and cut with steady, even strokes rather than forcing the blade.
How do I get a smooth, invisible seam?
Burr removal is the step that separates a professional-looking result from a rough one. After each cut, lightly dress the edge with a fine metal file or fine-grit sandpaper to remove sharp slivers of aluminum. Clean ends allow adjacent lengths of track to butt together tightly, so a long wall run reads as one continuous rail. Deburring also protects your hands during installation and keeps hanging hardware sliding freely past the joint.
Why does cutting to size matter?
Walls rarely match standard track lengths exactly. Cutting lets you run wall and ceiling tracks from corner to corner for a built-in look, fit rails around windows, doorways, and alcoves, and combine multiple lengths on long gallery or corridor walls. It also means leftover track from one project can often be trimmed and reused in another room.
- Measure the wall span first, then cut the track slightly conservatively; you can always remove a bit more.
- When joining two lengths, plan the seam location so it falls where it is least noticeable.
- Cut ends can face into corners, where end caps or the adjacent wall conceal them.
Does this apply to every AS Hanging track?
The same cutting guidance applies across our aluminum rail products, whether you are installing a wall-mounted rail near the ceiling line or a surface-mounted display rail in a school or office hallway. If you are unsure which system suits your space before ordering and cutting, our Help Center covers installation, compatibility, and product selection in detail.
Planning a wall-to-wall installation or a large project with multiple track lengths? Call AS Hanging Display Systems at 866 935 6949, reach us through online chat, or send your measurements and project details through our Contact Us form and our team will help you order the right lengths the first time.