No. Installing an AS Hanging Display Systems picture rail is a straightforward DIY project that uses common household tools: a tape measure, a level, a drill, a screwdriver, and a pencil. Each track ships with the correct wall anchors and screws. Brick or concrete calls for a masonry bit, and built-in tracks are best handled by a pro.
The basic tool kit for most walls
For a standard drywall or plaster wall, you only need a few items: a tape measure and level (or laser level) to keep the rail straight, a drill, a screwdriver to drive the supplied screws into the anchors, and a pencil or painter's tape to mark your holes. If you would rather not hunt for the right bits, the Installation Hardware Drill and Screwdriver Bit kit pairs a 1/4-inch drill bit with a Phillips #2 power bit that fits any driver drill or multi-bit screwdriver. A hacksaw or miter saw is optional, only needed if you plan to cut the aluminum rail to a custom length.
Tougher surfaces: brick and concrete
Masonry walls need a little more power. Swap in a masonry bit, and a hammer drill will make the job noticeably easier and cleaner. The rail installation itself is the same across our picture hanging track systems; only the drilling changes with the wall material. When in doubt about anchors for a specific surface, confirm before you drill.
When to call a professional
Built-in and recessed tracks are the exception. Concealed systems such as the embedded Display Reveal are designed to be integrated during construction or renovation, so they may call for professional tools and expertise. Surface-mounted rails, by contrast, stay firmly in DIY territory.
Not sure which tools or anchors suit your wall? Call AS Hanging Display Systems at 866 935 6949, use our online chat, browse the Help Center, or send your project details through our Contact Us form.