St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church in Ladera Ranch, California, required a robust and discreet mounting solution for a collection of large, handcrafted icon panels. With around 20 oversized panels forming a key visual and spiritual element inside the sanctuary, the church sought a system that offered high load capacity, precise alignment, and the ability to integrate seamlessly into an existing architectural environment. Fastmount provided the ideal specification for the project.
The project required mounting tall, visually prominent wooden icon panels directly onto a drywall-and-steel-stud structure. Key requirements included:
- A secure fixing system capable of supporting heavy vertical loads
- Accurate, repeatable panel alignment across 90″‑tall surfaces
- A concealed mounting method suitable for sacred artwork
- A solution compatible with drywall backed by steel framing
- The ability to remove and reinstate panels if necessary
Fastmount was selected for its proven ability to securely mount large, heavy decorative panels with complete concealment of fixings. The church team supplied detailed drawings during the planning stage, allowing Fastmount to provide a tailored specification designed to:
- Distribute load safely across plywood and drywall substrates
- Maintain consistent joint lines and edge reveals
- Ensure long-term durability even with heavy panels
- Enable installers to achieve precise alignment with minimal visible hardware
