STAS buying guide: step 2; small frames
So, you want to hang one or more small picture frames or canvasses, but haven’t decided which method is right for your situation and budget? Let us help! We offer multiple options to hang your items.
Tips & tricks:
- - For optimal flexibility and the sleekest look, we recommend installing rail across the full length of your walls. The rail can be easily cut to size.
- - Several cord/hook combinations can be made per rail type. To decide how many and which cables and hooks you need for your items, you have to take into account the size and weight of each item. You can increase the weight capacity by using two cables an hooks until you reach the weight capacity per inch of the rail of your choice.
- - The perlon cord is transparent and therefore hardly visible. The steel cable (also available in black and white) is suitable for hanging heavier decorations and has a more industrial look.
- - Use two cables and hooks, a utility hook or spacers to prevent a small frame from tilting to one side.
- - The length of the cables you need depends on the height of the room and how high you want the items to hang. Measure the height of your ceiling and decide what cable length you need.
- - For other frequently asked questions:
Choose your hardware, in case your frame has no wire or other hanger yet:
Expert tip for small frames; use spacers or a utility hook to prevent the frame from tilting or shifting to one side:
STAS utility hook
The STAS utility hook is a wide hook that fans out its point of grip over 0.66 inches. That’s why it’s an ideal hook to prevent tilting or shifting of objects. It works perfectly in combination with our quilt hangers, and also with sawtooth hangers or horizontal slots at the back of objects. For loads up to 9 lbs (4 kg) when used in combination with perlon (monofilament) cord.
Choose your hooks & cords, accessories compatible with picture rails:
perlon cord with cobra
transparent cord for light art
Compatible rails: minirail, cliprail pro, cliprail max, multirail, prorail flat, u-rail
Compatible hooks: smartspring, zipper, zipper pro
Capacity: 8.8 lbs with smartspring, 33 lbs with zipper
Color: Transparent
steel cable with cobra
sturdy cable for heavy art
Compatible rails: minirail, cliprail pro, cliprail max, multirail, prorail flat, u-rail
Compatible hooks: zipper, zipper pro
Capacity: 44 lbs with zipper
Color: Metal, white, black
smartspring
basic hook for use on perlon
Compatible cords: Perlon cords
Capacity: 8.8 lbs in combination with perlon cord
Color: Metal
zipper
sturdy hook for use on perlon and steel
Compatible cords: Perlon cords, steel cables
Capacity: 44 lbs in combination with steel cable
Color: Metal
zipper pro
equipped with a theft-delaying bracket
Compatible cords: Perlon cords, steel cables
Capacity: 44 lbs in combination with steel cable
Color: Metal
Choose your STAS picture hanging rail:
minirail
smallest rail in the world
Weight capacity: 55 lbs per 39.25"
Mounting: Wall mounted, any wall type
Look and feel: White or silver, neutral & minimal visibility
cliprail pro
heavy duty rail
Weight capacity: 99 lbs per 39.25"
Mounting: Wall mounted, any wall type
Look and feel: White or silver, neutral & minimal visibility
cliprail max
no gap between rail and ceiling
Weight capacity: 55 lbs per 39.25"
Mounting: Wall mounted, any wall type
Look and feel: White or silver, neutral & adjoining to ceiling
prorail flat
for ceiling fastening, can be concealed in plasterwork
Weight capacity: 99 lbs per 39.25"
Mounting: Ceiling mounted
Look and feel: White, neutral & minimal visibility
u-rail
rail for drop ceilings and wooden ceilings
Weight capacity: 44 lbs per 39.25"
Mounting: Drop ceiling mounted
Look and feel: White or black, neutral & minimal visibility