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12" Heavy-Duty Metal Cleat Bar System

$8.95
12-inch heavy-duty metal French cleat bar hanging system with wall anchors and mounting screws

12" Heavy-Duty Metal Cleat Bar Hanging System

Mount large or heavy picture frames with absolute confidence. This 12-inch heavy-duty metal cleat hanging system delivers rock-solid stability and perfect leveling for oversized frames and commercial displays.

What's Included

1× 12" Wall Cleat Bar (pre-drilled slots for adjustability)
1× 12" Frame Cleat Bar (mates perfectly with the wall cleat)
Wood screws for frame mounting
Drywall anchors for wall installation
Heavy-duty mounting hardware
Complete installation instructions

Key Features

Heavy-Duty Weight Support

Engineered to support large, oversized, or heavy frames—ideal for gallery-grade installations and commercial displays.

Perfectly Level Every Time

Slotted holes allow micro-adjustments during installation to ensure your frame hangs straight, even on imperfect walls.

Rock-Solid Interlocking Design

The metal cleat bars lock together to keep your frame pulled tight to the wall with zero forward tilt.

About This Product

This 12-inch heavy-duty French cleat picture hanging system offers a secure, level, and professional solution for mounting large and heavy wall decor. Made from durable, rust-resistant metal, the interlocking cleat bars deliver superior strength and stability for oversized picture frames, shadowboxes, canvas panels, and art displays in both residential and commercial environments.

Each cleat bar features elongated, pre-drilled slots for easy horizontal adjustment, allowing precise leveling even on uneven wall surfaces. The concealed mounting design keeps your artwork tight to the wall for a clean, modern, floating appearance.

Compatibility

  • Recommended for medium to extra-large frames, typically 16×20" up to 48×60" and beyond
  • Works with wood frames, shadowboxes, canvas float frames, and MDF frames
  • Compatible with metal prints and acrylic wall art
  • For extremely heavy installations, two cleat sets may be used for added support

Perfect For

  • Frame shops & installers
  • Interior designers
  • Art galleries
  • Hotels & hospitality
  • Corporate art programs
  • Large canvas installations
  • Heavy shadowboxes
  • DIY heavy-duty hanging

Why Choose French Cleat Hangers?

French cleat systems provide the strongest, most reliable hanging method for large and heavy artwork. Unlike traditional wire hangers or sawtooth brackets, cleat bars distribute weight evenly across the entire mounting surface and keep frames perfectly flush against the wall.

The interlocking design means your frame cannot tip, shift, or fall—even in high-traffic areas or earthquake-prone regions. This is why professional installers and galleries rely on French cleats for their most valuable pieces.