STAS picture rails: a comparison in carrying capacity

How much weight can I hang with a STAS picture rails?

 

At STAS we offer many types of picture rails in different lengths, colours, sizes and .. carrying capacity! The carrying capacity of a STAS picture rails is a very important factor to keep in mind when making an informed choice in our range. Because what do you want to hang? Large mirrors and heavy frames quickly provide quite a lot of weight. The last thing you want is that a precious piece of decoration falls to the floor because it was too heavy for the picture rails. To create some more clarity about this, we will make a comparison of the picture rails in this blog based on the carrying capacity. Then you know for sure that you choose the right picture rails for hanging your wall decoration!

 

Picture rails with a carrying capacity of 20 kg per meter:

 

The STAS windsor - wooden picture rails

In addition to aluminum rails, STAS also offers wooden picture rails. The STAS windsor is elegant and traditional, easy to use and has its own profile for which suitable hooks are available. The STAS wooden picture rails is made of Ayous wood and FSC certificated. Ayous wood differs from other wood because it does not deform or splinter, and it is perfect to repaint because of the smooth texture of the wood. The STAS windsor can be mounted screwed, nailed and glued*

*The weight capacity of a glued rails is highly dependent on the surface, so care must be taken here. More information on how to best glue our wooden rails can be found on our website

 

 

Rail systems with a carrying capacity of 25 kg per meter:

 

The STAS minirail

The STAS minirail is characterized by an exceptionally narrow shape and an innovative mounting method. The rail is only 16 mm high, but can still carry 25 kg per meter. Thanks to a handy screw, the STAS clip screw, you can easily mount the STAS minirail to the wall. The STAS minirail is perfect when you are looking for an elegant and discrete picture rail! 

 

 

Picture rails with a carrying capacity of 45 kg per meter:

 

The STAS cliprail pro

The STAS cliprail pro is, thanks to a thick-walled profile, extremely suitable for hanging heavier objects. Despite this great carrying capacity, the STAS cliprail pro is an elegant and discrete picture rail, suitable for public spaces but also just as well for homes. With the railclip the STAS cliprail pro is easily to be mounted. 

 

 

Carrying capacity of hooks and cords

We have now explained the carrying capacity of our picture rails. Unfortunately, with only rails you are not quite there yet. To hang wall decorations you will also need hooks and cords. STAS offers many hooks and cords, with different bearing capacities.

 

STAS perlon cord with cobra

The STAS perlon cord with cobra is suitable for most rail systems with the exception of the j-rail max and the wooden rails. The perlon cord is nearly invisible and in combination with the STAS smartspring it can carry up to 4 kg and with the STAS zipper up to 15 kg per cord.

 

STAS steel cable with cobra

The STAS steel cable with cobra is suitable for most rail systems with the exception of the j-rail max and the wooden rails. The steel cable is suitable for hanging heavier wall decorations with the STAS zipper up to 20 kg per cable. The STAS black steel cable with cobra and the STAS white steel cable with cobra can carry up to 10 kg per cable.

 

 

Hooks and cords for the STAS wooden picture rails:

For the STAS wooden picture rails there are 2 different hooks available. For the STAS windsor is the STAS moulding hook windsor available, and for the STAS riva we have the STAS riva moulding hook. Both hooks have a carrying capacity of 20 kg and can be combined with the cords and hooks below. The different hook-cord combinations provide a difference in carrying capacity.

 

In brief..

The total weight you want to hang up may never be more than the rails per linear meter can carry. Of course you can use multiple hooks and cords to safely hang your wall decoration. For example: You have a total weight of 18 kg that you want to hang on the STAS wooden picture rails. For this weight, one STAS moulding hook windsor with a perlon cord with loop and a STAS zipper, would not be enough. A good solution is to use 2 STAS moulding hook windsor with a perlon cord with loop as well as 2 STAS zipper.

We hope to have made it a bit clearer for you! If you still struggle with picking out a picture hanging system, do not hesitate to contact us. We are glad to help!