{"id":27952,"date":"2024-03-09T12:57:57","date_gmt":"2024-03-09T18:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/804sycamore.com\/?p=27952"},"modified":"2024-03-09T12:57:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-09T18:57:57","slug":"picture-rail-hardware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/804sycamore.com\/picture-rail-hardware\/","title":{"rendered":"Picture rail hardware"},"content":{"rendered":"
Did you know that picture rails originated in the 15th century as a way to not damage plaster walls? Picture rails were most popular in the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods – just a few of my favorites. I love the picture rail feature because it saves me from adding holes to my walls and the trim piece is also a lovely detail. Before I constructed the board and batten accent wall with a picture rail in our living room, I first determined what picture rail hardware I would use.<\/p>\n
I searched millwork stores and online for the right piece of picture rail molding for my wall. I wanted real wood, not anything too ornate, and it needed to be affordable. To my surprise, I found the perfect picture rail trim on Amazon<\/a><\/b>. I ordered a piece and tested out my picture rail hooks. Once I knew the hooks fit, I ordered another piece of trim and got to work. Once construction was complete on the wall, the fun part of hanging some artwork<\/a><\/b> from the picture rail was next!<\/p>\n<\/div> If you purchase a piece of picture rail molding, most picture rail hooks should fit, but make sure before you get too deep in the process. Picture rail molding is different than crown because it sits flat against the wall with a top part extruding to handle a hook. I used liquid nails adhesive and brad nails to attach my picture rail. The engineering of the rail and hooks also help to evenly distribute the weight of artwork; however, I won’t be hanging anything of substantial weight from my picture rail. I added a picture rail to our entryway accent wall as well. When we first moved into this house, I created a chevron accent wall<\/a><\/b> and haven’t put any nails in it yet. Now I can enjoy the beauty of accent walls and safely hanging artwork on them if I want to.<\/p>\n<\/div> Finding picture rail hardware is easy, but deciding on a look may be more difficult with so many beautiful choices to choose from. I went with a simple brass hook, brass split rings, and plumbers chain. You can also use picture hanging wire to attach the artwork to the hooks. Picture frame hardware also comes in all the various finishes you’d expect, but don’t forget that you can also use Rub’N Buff or spray paint to further custom your picture rail hardware. I would like to get a few ornate brass hooks eventually, but for now I’m set with what I have.<\/p>\n<\/div> There are a ton of picture rail hooks and chains to choose from, and you can find them online or even specialty hardware stores. I gathered a few fun ones to consider, including the exact items I used for my picture rail. The jumprings should be split which means a double ring that\u2019s split, just like traditional keyrings but small. You can also use split rings found on jewelry supply aisles, just make sure the wire gauge is thick enough and strong enough to securely hold your artwork. I would say that 24 gauge is too thin and weak. The smaller the gauge, the larger the wire. Assembling these supplies to hang artwork from a picture rail is easy peasy, but here is a very short video<\/a><\/b> for visual learners.<\/p>\n 10-pack brass hooks<\/a><\/b> (these are the ones I\u2019m using)<\/p>\n Neo-baroque hook<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Art-nouveau hook<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Edwardian style hooks<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Regency hook<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n 2-feet unwelded brass chain<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Assorted sizes split rings<\/a><\/b><\/p>\nHow to use picture rail hardware – Video<\/h2><\/div>