Light Cleat 12 inch Metal Frame Kit
S-HWR-162
About Light Cleat 12 inch Metal Frame Kit
- 12" Long Light-Duty Cleat Hanger Set for Metal Frame
- For metal frames 20 to 30 inches wide, also works with some poster frames
- supports up to 50 pounds
- metal cleat works with most Nielsen type metal frames with a 3/8" channel
- made of extruded aluminum 1 1/8" tall by 3/64" thick
- Wall standoff is 1/4 inch
- All necessary fastening hardware required for installation is included
Metal Cleat Kit includes
- (1) 1 1/8" x 12" cleats - to attach to the wall
- (3) #8 x 1" screws - to attach one cleat to wall
- (3) #8 plastic anchors - if needed to attach cleat to wall
Description
Light-Duty Cleat Hangers will fit on all currently manufactured metal frames generically designated as #11 Profile moulding. This includes the metal moulding currently made by Nielsen, Clark, Designer, Alumaframe, Global Art, MCS, Decor and most OEM manufacturers. The #11 Profile category (and compatible profiles) constitute probably 95% of the current metal moulding market.
If you are installing older metal-framed pictures, you should be aware that metal frame moulding design has evolved over the years and the Light-Duty Cleat Hanger cleat may not fit inside the back channel of certain older, now obsolete style metal frames (typically pre-1980 manufacture).
There are a small number of these older extrusion profiles still being made, the so-called #186 Profile and #444 Profile. These profiles have a narrower back channel, measuring about 1/4" wide, compared to the standard 3/8" wide universal channel of the #11 Profile. Light-Duty Cleat Hangers will not fit on #186 or #444 profile moulding.
Wider and complex metal frame profiles where the back channel is set in from the outer edge of the frame cannot be hung with Light-Duty Cleat Hangers.
As long as the corner hardware and channel on the back side of your metal frame looks like this and the channel is 3/8" wide, Light-Duty Cleat Hangers will work.
Light-Duty Cleat Hangers also cannot be used on low-end crimped corner metal frames ("back-load" or "back-loaded" frames). Back-loaded metal frames do not have a universal channel at all and look like this at the corners. This type of metal frame will not work with our cleats.
Instructions
- The cleat must be installed as level as possible.
- Attach the cleat to the wall at your marks using the #8 x 1" screws and plastic wall anchors provided. Small adjustments to level can be made by making use of the slotted screw holes.
- To hang a metal frame, place the frame against the wall with the top rail slightly above the installed wall cleat. Tilt the frame out slightly from the wall at the bottom rail while sliding the frame down the wall to allow the wall cleat to catch inside the universal channel on the back side of the frame's top rail
- A metal frame hung with a cleat hanger can be adjusted side-to-side by sliding it to the left or right while the frame is hung on the cleat.
- To disengage a metal frame from a cleat hanger, pull the bottom edge of the frame off the wall slightly, then lift the frame directly upward a couple of inches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q How do I install French cleats and what tools or hardware do I need?
Installing hanging brackets will depend on whether you're hanging a wooden or metal frame. Generally, one cleat attaches to the back of the frame, while the other mounts to the wall using screws and anchors. You'll need a drill or a screwdriver, and a level to make sure everything lines up perfectly.
Q Can I remove cleat hangers without damaging my walls?
Yes, you can remove French cleats with minimal wall damage if you use quality anchors. Whenever possible, mount them into a wall stud for a cleaner removal. When taking take them down, gently unscrew the wall cleat and carefully pull out the anchors.
Q How much weight can cleats safely hold?
Our cleat hangers come in different profiles and sizes, each with its own weight rating based on the length of the cleat. The lightest models hold up to 15 lbs, while the heaviest-duty cleats can support as much as 750 lbs. Double check each product listing to get the indicated weight capacity right.
Q What wall types are cleats compatible with?
Cleats are highly versatile and work with many wall types. Our provided mounting hardware is compatible with drywall, plaster, concrete, brick, and masonry surfaces.
Q What kinds of frames or decor work best with cleats?
French cleat hangers work best for larger, heavier objects such as ornate wooden and metal frames, mirrors, heavy art, peg boards, wall organizers, shelving units and cupboards, among many others. If you want to be sure about what type of cleats work best with your piece, check out our article: How to Choose the Proper Aluminum French Cleats