Gallery hanging for your home: how to properly place multiple paintings on the wall without drilling

Having gathered a small collection of paintings, a collector wants to admire them on the wall. At this stage, mistakes are acceptable: a person is finding themselves, their taste, and beginning to understand the art market and its canons. Therefore, for novice collectors, collaging paintings on the wall "on nails" is allowed. However, an experienced collector uses a special hanging system, as is customary in galleries and museums worldwide. In this article, we will tell you more about our Gallery Picture Hanging service.

When arranging interior design, it is important to maintain taste and aesthetics while carefully filling the space with decorations. Therefore, to avoid ruining walls with unsightly holes from nails or wall plugs, a neat rail with a hanging system is used. Such a suspension allows for an elegant enhancement of the interior and adds structure to the collection's display.

The traditional approach to interior decoration — a hammer, nails, and endless holes in the walls — is becoming a thing of the past. Modern design requires flexibility, aesthetics, and a professional approach. If you want to transform your living room, office, or hallway into a real art zone, gallery hanging is the ideal solution.

In this article, we will look at why professional hanging systems have become the standard for private homes and how to create the perfect display using them.

Why are "holes in the walls" a thing of the past?

Many are familiar with the situation: a new painting is bought, but the fear of ruining a fresh renovation or making a mistake with the height makes you put off decorating "for later." Extra holes from wall plugs look untidy and become a real problem when moving or changing the interior.

A gallery hanging system follows the canons of the global art market right in your home. It allows for:

1. Preserving walls in their original form. A hammer drill will only be needed once — to install the guide rail.
2. Fast change of exposition. Want to move a painting to the left, replace a poster with a massive canvas in a frame, or add new works? You no longer need tools.
3. Withstanding significant loads. A high-quality system with proper installation can hold up to 50 kg per linear meter, allowing you to safely place heavy paintings in decorative frames.

There are two types of suspensions: 1) without fixation, 2) with fixation (tensioned cable system). The most frequently used option is without fixation; it looks aesthetic, neat, and practical.

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What is a gallery hanging system and how does it work?

The core of the system is an aluminum profile (rail) mounted at the junction of the wall and ceiling. It is practically invisible and, if desired, can be painted the color of the walls or hidden under a ceiling cornice.

What the system consists of:

• Guide rail: The load-bearing aluminum element.
• Lines or steel cables: Transparent nylon line is invisible on light walls, while a steel cord emphasizes a modern style (Industrial, Loft).
• End fittings (Twister, Slider, Solid Slider): These connect the line to the rail. The Twister fitting is unique because it can be inserted at any point on the profile, not just from the end.
• Picture hooks: Special fasteners that slide up and down the line, allowing you to adjust the height with millimeter precision.

System Types: From "Standard" to "Pro"

In our workshop, we offer systems from leading European brands — ArtiTeg (Netherlands) and Nielsen (Germany). Depending on your tasks, we offer two main options:

1. "Standard" Hanging System

A versatile and most popular solution for apartments and offices.

• Load: Up to 20 kg per meter.
• Features: Easy installation, sleek design, affordable price.
• Application: Photographs, embroidery, posters, medium-sized paintings.

2. "Pro" Hanging System

The professional choice for collectors and large galleries.

• Load: Up to 50 kg per meter.
• Features: Allows for completely hiding fasteners and cable ends inside the profile.
• Application: Heavy frames, multi-level hanging (one above another), museums, and exhibition halls.

5 Advantages of Gallery Hanging in the Interior

1. Free movement and mobility

You can move the painting along the wall to the left or right, or change the height in one motion. This allows you to "play" with the composition until the perfect visual balance is achieved.

2. Multi-level display

You can hang several small works one under another on a single line. This creates a striking "cascade" effect and allows for rational use of wall space.

3. Perfect light

Some profile models allow for the integration of individual lighting. Lamps are installed directly into the system, making your paintings appear in a new light, just like in a real museum.

4. Works with any surfaces

The systems can be mounted on any type of wall (drywall, brick, concrete) and even under sloped ceilings (e.g., in attics), ensuring an even hang.

5. Aesthetics and invisibility

The anodized coating gives the profile a matte finish. A thin transparent line is practically invisible from a distance of two meters, creating the effect of the painting "floating" in the air.

How to order and calculate the cost?

To accurately calculate the cost of a gallery hanging system, we will need the following data:

1. Length of the wall (or walls) in meters. Wall material and thickness.
2. Ceiling height (to select the line length — 200 or 300 cm).
3. Approximate number of paintings and their estimated weight.

Important: We provide "turnkey" services — from selecting components to professional installation. Our specialists will install the system quickly and neatly, leaving no dust or debris behind.

Why choose the "ArtDom" gallery?

We help create comfort and atmosphere. Our specialists will help with the correct placement of accents, and experienced installers will ensure the reliability of the mounting.

• Individual approach: We customize the system to your dimensions.
• Quality guarantee: We use only proven European systems.

Enjoy art the right way.

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