Moulded Picture Rail

You do not have to be an artist to create a visually appealing art gallery. Hanging art, such as pictures and photographs, benefits homeowners, businesses, and non-profit organizations. The financial benefit surrounding hanging art is that most art pieces generate a steady return on investment of nearly five percent per year. Several studies have verified the mental health benefits of hanging art, such as easing anxiety and boosting the mood of everyone in a room. Hanging art is an incredibly effective way to enhance the ambiance of an office space, which can increase workers’ productivity.

The question is not whether you should hang pictures and photographs. Instead, the question is how you should hang artwork. The question has several answers, but one of the best answers is to hang art from a moulded picture rail. Let’s look at four reasons to hang art from a moulded picture rail.

No More Holes in a Wall

Hanging art using nails or screws to secure picture hanging wire leaves behind unsightly holes that can be difficult to repair. If you hang an item that weighs too much on a couple of nails and screws, the item might produce enough stress to pull a chunk of drywall or another type of material from the wall.

If moisture gets inside the holes drilled to hang artwork, the result might be the development of mold.

Give a Room Character

Although hanging pictures and photographs on a wall enhances the ambiance of a room, it also represents the standard way to display art. If you want to make the interior of a room stand out, install a moulded picture rail to add visual appeal. You can hang art from a moulded picture rail or install a moulded picture rail as a standalone design element that grabs the attention of guests and visitors.

Easy to Replace or Reposition Pictures and Photographs

We already mentioned one disadvantage of hanging art on nails and screws. In addition to unsightly holes, hanging art on nails and screws makes it challenging to replace and reposition art to form a different arrangement. Installing a moulded picture rail allows you to change art presentations as often as you want. It also allows you to experiment with other arrangements until you discover the most visually-appealing arrangement for a room. For example, you can experiment with different vertical and horizontal hanging arrangements.

Establish a Dividing Line on a Wall

Two-toned colored walls have emerged as more than a temporary interior decor trend. However, finding the right two colors to blend seamlessly on a wall can be difficult. Installing a moulded picture rail at the meeting of two colors acts as a sharp demarcation line that separates the two colors. You can hang art below the demarcation line or use the moulded picture rail to separate the two colors.

Learn More About Moulded Picture Rails

Based in Duluth, Minnesota, Walker Display has helped customers find the right picture-hanging systems for their homes, businesses, and nonprofits for nearly 60 years. Our unwavering commitment to discovering our customers’ needs helps us provide the best solutions for various rooms.

Our clients include Architects Guild, Maurer Architecture, and Penn Engineering. Let Walker Display help you find the right moulded picture rail for your home, business, or nonprofit organization by submitting the short contact form.