wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed . the assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge . each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel . the assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels , without the need for tilting the panel to engage . each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket . bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket &# 39 ; s hooks to lock into the slots on the panel .