Abstract: Improved display and support assemblies which can be used in commercial establishments to display goods directly or to support other hardware for displaying goods, and which can be used in homes and offices to support personal items in a holding or storage capacity. The basic support member can be free-standing or joined to a wall. The support member can be covered by post covers of varying shapes to create overall visual looks or appearances, where the post covers are snapped onto and off of the support member for quick and easy changing of colors, shapes or appearances. The support member can have spaced apertures running along its length or it can be extruded and have a groove running along its length into which inserts having spaced apertures may be placed. Display hardware is attached to the support member by insertion into the apertures. The support member can be joined to a wall for further support in a way that permits controlled movement of the support member along a track attached to the wall.

Abstract: Removable surface coverings used in slat-wall designed walls and fixtures, and tools for their utilization, are disclosed and claimed herein. Removable cover strips are disclosed, which snap onto and off of slat-wall generally. A removable groove insert is disclosed, which snaps into and out of a groove of a slat-wall. The removable surface coverings allow a multitude of changes in appearance in slat-wall designed walls and fixtures to occur quickly, easily, cheaply and with great decorative variety. At the same time, display hardware can be used in conjunction with the removable surface coverings of the present invention. Cover removal tools are provided for assistance in removing cover strips after installation. An insert removal tool is provided for assistance in removing groove inserts after installation. A cover and insert installation tool is provided for assisting in installing the cover strips and groove inserts.