Bespoke picture racking for art & museums.
Rackstor UK Ltd designs and manufactures specialist picture racking for galleries, museums, libraries and private collectors — secure, space-efficient storage that protects valuable artwork and minimises handling.
Picture racking is a specialist form of art storage— a modular system of mesh panels on which framed works are individually hung. It allows large collections to be stored at high density, viewed without touching, and accessed in seconds by curators and conservators.
Every Rackstor system is bespoke. We design around your collection's specific requirements, available space and future growth, integrating new installations seamlessly with any existing storage. Because the system is modular, additional bays and panels can be added over time as your collection expands.
Whether you are fitting out a single viewing room or commissioning storage for a national museum, Rackstor delivers picture racking that is engineered, manufactured and installed to museum standards.
Request a QuoteSix picture racking system types.
Rackstor manufactures the full range of picture racking — from high-density mobile installations to wall-mounted mesh and specialist textile storage.
Mobile
High-density mobile picture racking on tracks for maximum capacity in any footprint.
Goal Post
Pull-out frames mounted on overhead goal-post tracks — the classic museum picture rack.
Wall Mounted
Static mesh panels fixed directly to perimeter walls for art stores and viewing rooms.
Toast Rack
Vertical-slot shelving for stacking framed works on edge — efficient and accessible.
Side-Sliding
Lateral-sliding mesh panels — ideal where overhead clearance is limited.
Textile Racking
Specialist racking for the safe roll storage of tapestries, banners and large textiles.
In-house design, engineering & manufacture.
Rackstor's in-house design team has decades of experience working with art galleries, museums, libraries and private collections. Every picture racking system is as unique as the collection it protects.
Every project starts with a thorough assessment of your collection, your space and your future growth.
Our designers prioritise the safety and accessibility of fragile, valuable artwork in every layout decision.
Whether refurbishing a gallery or extending an existing store, new racking integrates perfectly with what's already in place.
We stay current with the latest storage innovations to deliver systems that maximise efficiency and functionality.
Picture racking FAQs
What is picture racking?
Picture racking is a specialist storage system for framed paintings, prints and other artwork. Mesh panels suspended from tracks (or fixed to walls) allow each work to be hung individually, viewed without handling and stored at very high density.
Is Rackstor picture racking modular and expandable?
Yes. Every Rackstor system is modular — additional panels and bays can be added over time as your collection grows, without rebuilding the existing installation.
What collections is picture racking suitable for?
Picture racking is used by national and regional museums, public and commercial art galleries, university libraries, private collectors and conservation studios. It suits any collection of framed or panel-mounted artwork.
Can Rackstor integrate with my existing storage?
Yes. Our racking is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing shelving, plan chests and racking, and we can include picture racking as part of a wider museum or gallery refurbishment.
Where does Rackstor install picture racking?
Rackstor UK Ltd manufactures in the UK and supplies, installs and services picture racking across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.