Directions Archive - Gallery Systems https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/direction/ Hang your art as the professionals do ... Tue, 28 May 2019 12:58:23 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/logo-150x92.jpg Directions Archive - Gallery Systems https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/direction/ 32 32 Track & Wall Anchors https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/direction/slimline-track-wall-anchors-directions/ Wed, 01 May 2019 09:50:29 +0000 https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/?post_type=direction&p=237 NOTE:  When installing the slimline track onto plasterboard walls, it is recommended it is secured to the wall by screwing into as many wall studs as possible.  If it is not possible to line up with all available wall studs you can use plasterboard fittings (wallmates).   The wall anchors are used to fix the […]

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NOTE:  When installing the slimline track onto plasterboard walls, it is recommended it is secured to the wall by screwing into as many wall studs as possible.  If it is not possible to line up with all available wall studs you can use plasterboard fittings (wallmates).

 

The wall anchors are used to fix the track to the wall. They butt up against the ceiling or cornice and should be spaced 20mm from each end and 400mm to 500mm apart. This allows for at least five wall anchors for every 2m length of Slimline track. Using any less than the recommended wall anchors is at your own risk.

 

 

When continuing track around a corner fix the wall anchors as shown.

 

When running two or more lengths of track continuously along a wall we suggest you use just one wall anchor to support both track ends where they join. This will ensure the two ends are perfectly aligned.

 

Fixing to your wall

 

Plasterboard Walls: Hold the wall anchor butted up against the ceiling with its wings pointing upward. Fit an 8 gauge screw into the hole in the wall anchor and tap with a hammer to mark the screw position. Then drill on the mark using a 3mm drill (1/8″).

 

If you strike a timber stud fix the wall anchor in place with a 25 x 8 gauge screw.

 

If there is no stud, drill the hole out to 6mm (1/4″) and fit a “Wallmate” fitting. Then fix the wall anchor using a 25 x 8 gauge screw.

 

Once all the wall anchors are fixed to the wall, hold the track in place and snap onto the wall anchors.

 

Masonry Walls:  Hold the wall anchor firmly against the wall, butted up against the ceiling and using the anchor as a guide drill into the wall with a 4mm (5/32″) masonry drill to a depth of 20mm (1″) or so.  Now redrill to a depth of 40mm (2″) using a 6mm (1/4″) masonry drill.  Tap a 6mm (1/4″) wall plug into the hole so the top is flush with the surface and fix the wall anchor in place with a 25 x 8 gauge screw. When the wall anchors are in position hold the track in place and snap the track onto the wall anchors.

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Hangers https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/direction/slimline-hangers-directions/ Wed, 01 May 2019 09:50:05 +0000 https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/?post_type=direction&p=236 Both the Slimline Clear Tape and Stainless Steel Cable Hangers fit into the track in the same way as shown.     As long as you do not exceed the maximum weight recommendations below you can hang two or more pictures on each hanger.   How strong is it?   Slimline Clear Tape Hangers Recommended […]

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Both the Slimline Clear Tape and Stainless Steel Cable Hangers fit into the track in the same way as shown.

 

 

As long as you do not exceed the maximum weight recommendations below you can hang two or more pictures on each hanger.

 

How strong is it?

 

Slimline Clear Tape Hangers
Recommended weight on one Slimline Clear Tape Hanger is 7kg (15lbs).

 

Slimline Stainless Steel Cable Hangers

 

Recommended weight on one Slimline Stainless Steel Cable Hanger is 15kg (33lbs).

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Mini Hooks https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/direction/slimline-mini-hooks-directions/ Wed, 01 May 2019 09:49:48 +0000 https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/?post_type=direction&p=235 These hooks fit both the Slimline Clear Tape and the Stainless Steel Cable Hangers.   Directions: Loosen the screw using the Allen key provided.  Feed the end of the clear tape (or Stainless cable) through the hook body. Slide to the required position and tighten with the Allen Key.     Recommended Weights: Clear Tape 7kg (15 lbs) […]

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These hooks fit both the Slimline Clear Tape and the Stainless Steel Cable Hangers.

 

Directions:
Loosen the screw using the Allen key provided.  Feed the end of the clear tape (or Stainless cable) through the hook body. Slide to the required position and tighten with the Allen Key.

 

 

Recommended Weights:
Clear Tape 7kg (15 lbs) per hook. Stainless Cable 15kg (33lbs) per hook.

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Push-Button Hooks https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/direction/slimline-push-button-hook-directions/ Wed, 01 May 2019 09:49:15 +0000 https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/?post_type=direction&p=234 These Hooks Are For Use With Slimline Stainless Steel Cable Hangers Only.   Directions: Fit the stainless steel cable into the top of the hook.  To move the hook along the cable press the button on the top of the hook as shown. While the button is down the hook will move freely. The hook grips […]

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These Hooks Are For Use With Slimline Stainless Steel Cable Hangers Only.

 

Directions:
Fit the stainless steel cable into the top of the hook.  To move the hook along the cable press the button on the top of the hook as shown. While the button is down the hook will move freely. The hook grips the cable when the button is released.

 

 

Recommended Weight:
14kg (30lbs) on one hook.

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End Caps https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/direction/slimline-end-caps-covers-directions/ Wed, 01 May 2019 09:48:41 +0000 https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/?post_type=direction&p=233 End Caps And Covers Give A More Finished Look To The Track Ends.   To Cap the end of a single length of track     Push the End Cap into the end of the track as shown in Figure 1. Snap the twin covers in two and fit the single cover into the End […]

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End Caps And Covers Give A More Finished Look To The Track Ends.

 

To Cap the end of a single length of track

 

 

Push the End Cap into the end of the track as shown in Figure 1.
Snap the twin covers in two and fit the single cover into the End Cap as shown in Figure 2.
The curved part of the cover must face downwards.

 

To fit the End Cap to an outisde corner

 

 

Push the End Cap into the end of the track as shown in figure 1.
Then fit the hinged cover as shown in Figure 3.

 

Inside Corners don’t expose the track ends so no cover is needed.

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Track https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/direction/gallery-system-track-directions/ Wed, 01 May 2019 09:48:05 +0000 https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/?post_type=direction&p=232 NOTE:  It is recommended your track is secured to the wall by screwing into as many wall studs as possible.  If it is not possible to line up with all available wall studs you can use plasterboard fittings (see illustration 1).     NOTE:  If using the Gallery System Clear Tape system, leave at least […]

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NOTE:  It is recommended your track is secured to the wall by screwing into as many wall studs as possible.  If it is not possible to line up with all available wall studs you can use plasterboard fittings (see illustration 1).

 

 

NOTE:  If using the Gallery System Clear Tape system, leave at least a 40mm gap between tracks for the hangers to be inserted into the end of the track.

 

 

 

 

 

Fixing to Plasterboard Drill a 4mm hole in the centre of the length of track, using the V groove in the top of the track as a guide.  Drill a hole at least 20mm from each end of the track and finally drill the remaining holes 400 to 500mm apart depending on the location of your wall studs.  This configuration will result in at least five screws per 2m length and seven screws per 3m length.

Decide on the height at which you would like the track.

 

IMPORTANT: If you plan to install our lighting system leave at least 15mm between the top of the track and ceiling to allow space to fit the light wand.

Mark with a pencil at intervals measuring down from the ceiling to ensure the track is level. Using the track as a ruler mark the wall with a pencil
(see illustration 2).
Mark the position of the centre hole on the wall, then tap a small nail into the plasterboard.

If it hits a wall stud, fix the track in place with a 25mm x 8 gauge pan head screw, (see illustration 3) if not, fit a plasterboard fitting first.

 

Mark the positions of the remaining holes. Remove the track and tap a nail into each marked position to check for studs.  Screw in the plasterboard fittings where needed, and then screw the track to the wall.

 

Fixing to Masonry IIt is often hard to drill holes into masonry accurately as the drill tends to move off target. Consequently, we suggest the following:

 

Predrill your track starting with a 5mm hole in the centre of the length of track. Next drill a hole at least 20mm from each end of the track and finally drill the remaining holes 400 to 500mm apart.  This configuration will result in at least five screws per 2m length and seven screws per 3m length.
Decide on the height at which you would like to install the track and mark the wall with a marker pen or a scriber (see fixing to plasterboard) using the track as a ruler. Mark the position of the centre hole on the wall. Hold the track firmly in position on the wall and using the centre track hole as a guide, drill a 5mm hole through into the masonry. Drill 10mm deeper than the length of your wall plugs. Remove the track and fit the 5mm wall plug into the holes (see illustration 4). If it won’t go full depth the screw allows, remove the wall plug, redrill and try again.

 

Screw the track temporarily in place then, using the holes in the track as a guide, drill the remaining holes in the masonry. Unscrew the track and insert remaining wall plugs and screw the track to the wall.

 

 

 

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Clear Tape https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/direction/gallery-system-clear-tape-directions/ Wed, 01 May 2019 09:47:47 +0000 https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/?post_type=direction&p=231 Pull tape from dispenser pack and cut off required length. Feed tape up through slot in the locking capsule and then back down through the same slot to form a large loop.   IMPORTANT: The short end must be to the front of the capsules as shown or the locking action will fail.   2. […]

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  • Pull tape from dispenser pack and cut off required length. Feed tape up through slot in the locking capsule and then back down through the same slot to form a large loop.
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    IMPORTANT: The short end must be to the front of the capsules as shown or the locking action will fail.

     

    2. Swing the locking bar through the loop (A) of the tape as shown and press fully down.

     

    Pull long end of tape (B) down to tighten the loop over the locking bar.

     

    3. Pinch the capsule firmly with your fingers and then insert into the end of the track as shown with the locking bar to the front.

     

    4. Fit the hook to the tape as shown.

     

    5. The Gallery Clear Tape System will hold up to 15kg per Gallery Clear Tape Hanger.

     

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    Stainless Cable https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/direction/gallery-system-stainless-steel-cable-directions/ Wed, 01 May 2019 09:47:28 +0000 https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/?post_type=direction&p=230 First feed the wire cable through the track slides as shown.   2. Tilt the track slide to insert into the underside of the track (can be fitted at any point along the track).   3. Straighten the track slide so it sits level in the track.   4. The hanger is now captive and […]

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  • First feed the wire cable through the track slides as shown.
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    2. Tilt the track slide to insert into the underside of the track (can be fitted at any point along the track).

     

    3. Straighten the track slide so it sits level in the track.

     

    4. The hanger is now captive and ready for the hook to be fitted.

     

    5. IMPORTANT – The Gallery Stainless Cable will hold up to 30kg per cable HOWEVER, note that both the Gallery Adjustable Hooks are rated to 20kg.  Consequently on one Gallery Stainless Cable you can have up to 1 x 10kg Picture and 1 x 20kg picture one under the other – NOT 1 x 30kg picture.

     

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    Allen Key Hooks https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/direction/gallery-system-standard-allen-key-hook-directions/ Wed, 01 May 2019 09:47:08 +0000 https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/?post_type=direction&p=229 Directions – Gallery System Standard Allen Key Hooks   These Hooks are for use with both Gallery Clear Tape and the Gallery Stainless Steel Cable Hangers.    DIRECTIONS: Slack off the screw using the key provided and feed the end of the clear tape (or stainless cable) through the hook body. Slide to the required position and tighten. […]

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    Directions – Gallery System Standard Allen Key Hooks

     

    These Hooks are for use with both Gallery Clear Tape and the Gallery Stainless Steel Cable Hangers. 

     

    DIRECTIONS: Slack off the screw using the key provided and feed the end of the clear tape (or stainless cable) through the hook body. Slide to the required position and tighten.

     

    RECOMMENDED WEIGHT:  On the Gallery Clear Tape Hangers 15kg per hook. On the Gallery Stainless Cable Hangers 20kg per hook.

     

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    Push-Button Hooks https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/direction/gallery-system-push-button-hooks-directions/ Wed, 01 May 2019 09:46:50 +0000 https://www.thegallerysystem.co.uk/?post_type=direction&p=228 Directions – Gallery Push-Button Hooks   The Gallery System Push-Button Hooks are for use with Gallery System Stainless Steel Cable Hangers.   DIRECTIONS: Feed the stainless steel cable into the hole in the top of the hook.   Push the button down and the hook will move freely on the cable. The hook   grips the cable when the […]

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    Directions – Gallery Push-Button Hooks

     

    The Gallery System Push-Button Hooks are for use with Gallery System Stainless Steel Cable Hangers.

     

    DIRECTIONS: Feed the stainless steel cable into the hole in the top of the hook.

     

    Push the button down and the hook will move freely on the cable. The hook

     

    grips the cable when the button is released.

     

    RECOMMENDED WEIGHT: On the Gallery System Stainless Steel Cable Hangers – 20kg per hook.

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