French Cleats Buying Guide
Make hanging signs, panels, and other large objects easy with our French Cleat Systems and Z-Clips. Approved for use on wallboard, plywood, concrete, hollow or grout-filled block, brick, and plaster, you can use French Cleat systems indoors or out. Made from commercial-grade extruded aluminum alloy, each piece is sturdy and weatherproof. These hardware options are the perfect solution to simply and securely mounting mirrors, artwork, headboards, window boxes, and more. Cleat systems are also often used as flush mount cabinet and shutter hardware fasteners. When choosing a size, purchase a French cleat hanger system that measure at least 75% of the width of the item that you are hanging.
Features & Benefits
• Made from heavy-duty, extruded aluminum
• Durable for indoor and outdoor use
• Rust resistant
• Hidden from sight when mounted
Options
• Custom cut or drilled to spec
Light Duty
French Cleat Systems
Medium Duty
French Cleat Systems
Heavy Duty
French Cleat Systems
Using a Light Duty French Cleat Hanger Systems, you mount lightweight items, such as wall art and signs. Sold in pairs and ranging in length from 2 inches to 8 feet, these light duty French cleat system hangers are easy to install, using screws. After installing in the desired location, you can simply slide one cleat into the other for hidden mounting system. When choosing a size, purchase cleat hangers that measure at least 75% of the width of the item that you are hanging.
For slightly heavier items, such as decorative panels or larger signs, you may need to use Medium Duty French Cleats. As the medium French cleats are designed for heavier items, you should ensure that the surface you are attaching the mount to is sturdy enough to support the mount and the item that you will be displaying, and that you have chosen hardware that can handle the job. Any of our French cleat systems can be custom cut or drilled to your specifications. When choosing a size, purchase cleat hangers that measure at least 75% of the width of the item that you are hanging.
When attaching large objects to a more secure surface, such as brick or stucco, you may require a Heavy Duty French Cleat System. Designed for larger and heavier items, these cleat hangers are available in sizes ranging from 2 inches to 8 feet. The same rule of choosing a cleat hanger length that is at least 75% of the width of the item being hung still applies to these Heavy Duty French Cleats
As long as you pay attention to the surface where you will be mounting your object, the weight of the item, and the size of the French cleat hanging system you purchase, you can hang nearly anything along a wall with these hidden mounts. Easily hang your wall signs, cabinets, decorative panels, wall art, or even wall desks. Choose from the selection of cleat hangers, cabinet hanging hardware, and z clips available online, or contact our friendly customer service department to place an order today.
Always consider the size and weight of the items you plan on hanging or mounting before purchasing French cleat systems. The surface to which you will be mounting also effects which cleat hangers you should use. The light duty French cleat hangers may be installed using standard screws, but with the heavier objects, you will want to use heavy duty or industrial screws and/or fasteners. Additionally, a second cleat system might be required for heavy objects, attaching one set along the top and one set along the bottom of the object being hung – such as when hanging cabinets. For installation, the Sign Bracket Store always recommends hiring a licensed contractor.