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A practical guide to hanging art beautifully.

Clear answers about picture rail systems, wall types, weight, placement and cost, drawn from the work our installers do in Australian homes and commercial spaces.

Picture rail system installed above a curated gallery wall

Cornerstone guide · 12 minute read

Picture Rail Systems: The Complete Australian Guide

How picture hanging systems work, what they cost, how much weight they hold and how to choose between wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted track.

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Artwork hanging from a picture rail near the ceiling of a living room

Choosing a system · 9 minute read

Wall-Mounted vs Ceiling-Mounted Picture Rails

Where each option suits, how visible the track is, wall damage, installed cost from $80 per metre and how long installation takes.

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More guides on the way

We publish two new guides each month, covering wall types, weight and hook selection, hanging heights, apartments and strata, and real project case studies from around Australia.

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