Picture Hanging Made Easy With Gallery Push-Button Hooks

Have you ever put a flat pack piece of furniture together using just an Allen key? Have you marvelled at the ease and simplicity? Well, now you can apply that same technology to hanging artwork in your home.

For anyone who has ever whacked their thumb with a hammer, or filled in endless nail holes in a wall, this will be music to your ears. And it's all thanks to Gallery System UK.

Art Hanging Systems

It's now possible to buy the same type of professional art hanging systems that galleries and museums use. That means no more hammers or packs of picture hooks from the DIY store - you know, the ones that fall out as soon as you hang a picture on one!

Gallery push-button hooks

Simply buy the length of track you need and fix it to the wall using the supplied wall anchors. Then you slide the picture hangers into place, choosing from clear tape or stainless steel. Now for the hooks themselves; there are two great choices - Gallery push-button hooks or the Gallery Allen key hook UK.

Safe and Secure

Whichever hook you choose you can rest assured that it will safely hold up to the recommended weight, with just the push of a button or the turn of an Allen key.

Why is this system so good? If you're anything like me, you like to change things around a bit in the home now and then. Even moving a sofa or adding some new cushions can make the place look fresher. Yet, when it comes to artwork, the old hammer and nail system leaves little room for manoeuvre - unless you want to endlessly patch holes in the plasterwork.

Transform Your Home

You can transform a room by adding a new piece of art, or moving existing artwork around, so the gallery system makes perfect sense. Simply work out the layout and then slide the hangers and hooks into place. I don't know how we lived so long without it!

There's Been A Revolution In Picture Hanging Hooks

What do you think of when someone says 'picture hanging hooks'? You probably think of something you hammer into the wall using nails. In fact, the very thought of putting up picture hanging hooks probably makes you cringe!

So what if I told you there was an easier way to hang pictures in your home or office? What if you could buy a system that was so reliable and so good it was the choice of professional art galleries? Well, that system exists and you can now buy it for private use.

Gallery Push-Button Hooks

The Gallery System UK comes in three variations: standard, slimline and traditional. Your choice really depends on what you're hanging (weight) or if you're using a traditional picture rail. All three systems use hangers and gallery push-button hooks.

                        

If you're using the Gallery System or Slimline Art Hanging System, you mount the track on the wall and add the hangers, with a choice of stainless steel or clear. Then you simply slide on the hooks.

No Tools Required

The great thing about gallery push-button hooks is the flexibility. With the old hammer and nail set-up, if you wanted to move artwork around you had to make more holes in the wall. With these new hooks, all you do is push the button on top and slide it to a new position. No tools required!

That means you can change your artwork around as much as you like with ease, without further damaging the plasterwork. That not only saves on repairs later but also adds value to your property.

Picture Hanging Made Easy

Of course, the hangers are also easy to move along the track, should you wish to accommodate a larger picture.

Gallery push-button hooks make it easy for anyone to rearrange wall displays, regardless of age or strength, so it can really help older members of the family.

So next time you're thinking picture hanging hooks, think the Gallery System!

What to Look For In a Photo Hanging System

If you've ever visited a stately home or castle you were probably shown the Portrait Room; that is quite literally a room where the walls are covered in portraits of family members and ancestors.

If you thought it was overkill you have to remember that, prior to 1830, it was really the only way to present your family album. Photography was still in its infancy so a painting was the only way to capture a likeness. And that didn't come cheap!

Invention of Photographs

You can imagine how exciting it was when photography became more readily available - even if the earliest examples required hours of exposure to record an image!  Whereas only the rich could afford to have their portrait painted, the invention of photographs opened up possibilities for all classes.

Photo Hanging System

Nowadays many people take pictures on their phones and then store them digitally. However, turning those images into prints as artwork for your home is once again popular. A photo hanging system is really just the same as hanging artwork; the only thing that may change is where you place your photographs as the light needs to be slightly different.

Gallery Hanging System

A gallery hanging system will work just fine for photographs. That's a system that comprises tracking, hangers and hooks. With the track securely fixed in place, you simply add the adjustable hangers and slide on the adjustable hooks. Simple.

Follow the same hanging rules as you would for any other form of artwork, placing them at eye level and lining pieces up through the middle of the frame.

Family Portraits

Just like those old portraits photographs can fade if they are placed in direct light, especially if they are not covered by glass, so choose your location carefully. Before long you'll have your very own grand portrait room in your home, proudly sharing your favourite family memories.

Hanging Artwork without Annoying Picture Hanging Hooks

When you hear the words 'picture hanging hooks' what do you think of? Probably those flimsy little things you can buy in packets, with nails, at the hardware store. How's that working for you?

Are your pictures falling off the wall? Are there multiple holes in the plaster where you miscalculated? Would you like a better solution? Of course, you would!

Slimline Adjustable Hooks

And so would most people which is why traditional picture hanging hooks are gradually being replaced by the Slimline adjustable hooks.

Slimline adjustable hooks are used with professional picture hanging systems in galleries, public buildings, universities and offices around the globe. Now they are available to use in your home, thanks to Gallery Systems UK.

Affordable and Simple

Decades of knowledge and experience have gone into creating a system that is used by professionals, yet affordable enough for the home. It's actually quite simple.

First, you fix the strong discreet tracking on the wall. Then simply slide the hangers into place and attach the Slimline adjustable hooks. Now all you have to do is adjust the hooks to suit your artwork.

No Holes Required

Imagine doing that the old way; you'd have to hammer in yet another nail! That's not the case here. There's only one set of secure screws to hold the track in place and no more holes required.

The adjustable hooks and hangers mean you can move the artwork up or down, left or right as required. And that's more useful than you may think. Hanging an artwork is generally done standing up. Then, when you go and sit on your sofa, you notice it's too high, too low, or crooked. All you need with this new system is a quick tweak.

And when you get tired of that collection, you can move different artworks into place, simply sliding and adjusting to size. It's fast, it's easy and the results are sensational so say goodbye to picture hanging hooks today.

Modern Solution For A Traditional Picture Rail System

So you've finally found the perfect old house to renovate. It's got all the original features you wanted, including a traditional picture rail system. But that presents a bit of a problem.

You search all the hardware and furnishing stores but you just can't find a picture hanging rail system that is compatible. Until you discover the Gallery System.

Charm and Sophistication

Picture rails have been around for centuries. Beautifully moulded and traditionally made from wood, they add charm and sophistication to your old home.

Traditional picture rail system

The idea behind picture rails came about in the 15th century when property owners wanted to hang artwork and heavy tapestries and mirrors from a hook without damaging the walls. Picture rails started to appear in the 1840s, as the affluent covered their walls in art to display their wealth.

Improved Picture Hanging System

Mounted high on the wall, the picture rail was designed to take strong brass hooks without the need for additional holes or nails. They did the job well apart from one major flaw. Pictures tended to lean forward which rather detracted from their impact.

With the modern trend of renovating lovely old homes whilst preserving the beautiful original features, there was a need for an improved hanging system. And Queensland-based company Gallery Systems came up with the solution.

Good Looks and Functionality

Combining strong stainless steel cable with adjustable hooks, the traditional picture rail system delivers both good looks and functionality. You can choose from solid brass or stainless steel hooks, with the cable ensuring your artwork hangs closer to the wall and doesn't lean.

You might think a system like this is expensive, but it's not. In fact, it is very affordable, as well as stylish, easy to install and strong.

Maintaining your home's original features adds charm and value, not to mention preserving the area's history. By integrating modern technology you can come up with a solution that will last forever.