Interesting Gallery Wall Solution

[Richard Bingham]

Rather than beat up the walls, most galleries use a track/rail system which allows pictures to be hung suspended from the ceiling line.

An inexpensive way to accomplish the same thing is to use a "J" mold aluminum extrusion available in most glass shops in 12' lengths, or a similar item sold in lumberyards as panel-edging.

[Tammy Moore]

Yes, I have seen those hanging systems. They do a fair job of trying to hide the systems so the artwork stands out not the hanging system. But I think the carpet on the wall idea is really neat.

I thought I would try doing a web search to see what I could find. I need to do that anyway for when I start remodlelling. Here are some interesting links I found (once I figured out a workable search term that didn't give me tons of hits for 'wall to wall carpet')

Here is a neat little 'velcro-like' hanger that will stick itself to the wall carpet:
http://www.prohanger.net/

This one takes the carpet idea and uses it for festival displays:
http://denver.craigslist.org/art/293212371.html

Here is someone who tells about installing carpet on the walls of a home theater:
http://www.fatbulldog.com/theater_complete_new3.html

[Julie Deane]

Hi Tammy -

This is a neat idea. I've seen a variety of cool ideas at various galleries, and it's fun to get options to consider. Thanks for sharing it!

[Richard Bingham]

Originally Posted by Tammy Moore

. . . I think the carpet on the wall idea is really neat.

I do too! - didn't mean to imply it's not.

When a new local "art museum" was completed a few years back, the walls were covered in a carpet-like textile just for this purpose. I'll bet a search will reveal materials suited to this application.