Forest Frankfurt Square Rail: a 1 inch square traversing rail
Frankfurt square rail by Forest, with 2026 retail prices, sizes, finishes and specifications.
What is the Forest Frankfurt Square Rail?
The Forest Frankfurt Square Rail is a 1 inch by 1 inch square aluminum traversing rail, drawn by hand or baton, rated for 4 lb of drapery per foot. It mounts to the wall or the ceiling. A 6 ft Forest Frankfurt square rail (single) costs $1,649.78; a 12 ft one costs $3,062.54. A 6 ft Forest Frankfurt square rail (double) costs $3,152.27; a 12 ft one costs $5,535.95.
Frankfurt's square profile, powder coated and lubricated, gives a clean contemporary line. It takes pinch pleat or ripplefold carriers and draws one way or from the center, in polished chrome, satin nickel, matte white or black. The Fina end cap and an invisible bracket option keep the ends plain. Brackets step up with length, two up to 60 inches and five at 240 inches.
Forest Frankfurt square rail specifications
Forest's published figures for the US market (forestdh.com, the 2026 brochure and the 2026 catalog).
| Profile | 1 in x 1 in square aluminum rail, powder coated and lubricated |
|---|---|
| Maximum fabric weight | 4 lb per foot, depending on the application |
| Mounting | Wall or ceiling |
| Operation | Hand or baton draw, one-way or center-open, pinch pleat or ripplefold |
| Brackets | 2 up to 60 in, 3 to 120 in, 4 to 180 in, 5 to 240 in |
| Finishes | 4: 22 Polished Chrome, 29 Satin Nickel, 48 Matte White, 59 Black |
| Assembled set | Rail with its end cap finial and end stop, masters, carriers, brackets and a 36 in white fiberglass baton |
How much does a Forest Frankfurt square rail cost?
A 6 ft Forest Frankfurt square rail (single) costs $1,649.78; a 12 ft one costs $3,062.54.
A 6 ft Forest Frankfurt square rail (double) costs $3,152.27; a 12 ft one costs $5,535.95.
| Length | Single | Double |
|---|---|---|
| 3 ft | $1,178.86 | $2,357.71 |
| 4 ft | $1,178.86 | $2,357.71 |
| 5 ft | $1,414.32 | $2,754.99 |
| 6 ft | $1,649.78 | $3,152.27 |
| 8 ft | $2,120.70 | $3,946.83 |
| 10 ft | $2,591.62 | $4,741.39 |
| 12 ft | $3,062.54 | $5,535.95 |
| 14 ft | $3,533.46 | $6,330.51 |
| 16 ft | $4,004.38 | $7,125.07 |
| 20 ft | $4,946.22 | $8,714.19 |
| Option | First 4 feet | Each additional foot | Catalog page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $1,178.86 | $235.46 | p. 51 |
| Double | $2,357.71 | $397.28 | p. 51 |
Forest prices an assembled system as one amount for the first 4 feet plus a fixed amount for each additional foot; the catalog prints no price for part of a foot, so a length between two whole feet is priced at the next whole foot, and anything up to 4 feet costs the 4-foot price. Longer runs are quoted at the measure.
Hardware only. Professional installation is quoted at the measure. Prices are 2026 retail, before tax, and may change.
Forest Frankfurt square rail parts and 2026 prices
17 parts and accessories with their 2026 retail prices, as printed in the Forest 2026 catalog. Parts sold by the box show the price each when bought by the full box, the box quantity, and the price each for a broken box. XX in a part number stands for the finish code; see the finishes below.
Show all 17 parts and prices
| Part number | Description | Finish or option | Price | Unit | Pack | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B8082525-XX | 1" Frankfurt Square Rail 19' 7" | $35.68 | per ft | p. 52 | ||
| 2207-25 | 60% fullness, 2 5/8" OC | $2.38 | each | box of 500; broken box $2.84 each | p. 52 | |
| 2206-25 | 80% fullness, 2 3/8" OC | $1,190.00 | p. 52 | |||
| B899-2-00 | Rail Connector | $41.66 | each | p. 52 | ||
| B1242525-XX | Fina End Cap Finial | $57.08 | each | p. 52 | ||
| 2114-25 | 60% fullness, 2 5/8 " OC | 25, 59 black | $1.48 | each | roll of 500; broken box $1.76 each | p. 52 |
| B11472-25-XX | Double Wall Bracket | $372.43 | each | p. 52 | ||
| 52002-25 | Slim Line Ball Bearing Carrier | 59 black, 90 grey + 10% | $0.80 | each | box of 1000; broken box $0.98 each | p. 52 |
| B11470-40-XX | Bracket Extension for B11470-25-XX and B11472-25-XX | $84.26 | each | p. 52 | ||
| 52504-25 | Underlap L Standard Multi-Functional Master | 59 black + 10% | $8.81 | each | box of 100; broken box $10.56 each | p. 52 |
| B11473-50-XX | Ceiling Bracket/ Invisible Wall Bracket 2" Projection | $147.73 | each | p. 52 | ||
| 52504-25A | Underlap L Standard Multi-Functional | 59A black + 10% | $10.67 | each | box of 100; broken box $12.79 each | p. 52 |
| B11473-80-XX | Ceiling Bracket/ | $153.26 | each | p. 52 | ||
| V799-2-00 | End Stop | $1.06 | each | box of 100; broken box $1.28 each | p. 52 | |
| B11592-00 | Flush Ceiling Bracket | $25.87 | each | p. 52 | ||
| 52502-25 | Overlap R | $8.81 | each | box of 100; broken box $10.56 each | p. 52 | |
| 52502-25A | Overlap R | $10.67 | each | box of 100; broken box $12.79 each | p. 52 |
Hardware only. Professional installation is quoted at the measure. Prices are 2026 retail, before tax, and may change.
What finishes does the Forest Frankfurt square rail come in?
Finish codes as Forest prints them; the code replaces XX in the part number.
- 22Polished Chrome
- 29Satin Nickel
- 48Matte White
- 59Black
Forest Frankfurt square rail finials and prices
H is the height and P the projection from the end of the rod, where Forest publishes them. Pictures from Forest's library show one finish of each finial.
Fina End Cap FinialB1242525-XX
$57.08 each
Hardware only. Professional installation is quoted at the measure. Prices are 2026 retail, before tax, and may change.
Where the Forest Frankfurt square rail fits
Frankfurt suits modern apartments where the client wants a visible rail that looks deliberate. It pairs with the motorized Frankfurt Motor 2.0 in other rooms of the same home, so the profile stays consistent.
Forest Frankfurt square rail: frequently asked
How much does a Forest Frankfurt square rail cost?
A 6 ft Forest Frankfurt square rail (single) costs $1,649.78; a 12 ft one costs $3,062.54. A 6 ft Forest Frankfurt square rail (double) costs $3,152.27; a 12 ft one costs $5,535.95. Prices are Forest's 2026 retail for the hardware only; installation is quoted at the measure.
What is the weight limit of the Forest Frankfurt square rail?
Forest rates it at 4 lb per foot, depending on the application.
What finishes does the Forest Frankfurt square rail come in?
22 Polished Chrome, 29 Satin Nickel, 48 Matte White, 59 Black. XX in a part number stands for the finish code.
Is the Frankfurt rail available motorized?
Yes, as the Frankfurt Motor 2.0, with the motor recess milled into the rail.
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