Looking to do a little redecorating and add some flair to a room? If you’re working from home, freshening up the walls might be just what you need. Hanging a few things from the walls is always a good décor idea. However, whether you want to hang some posters or practical items on the walls, you’ll always run into the issue of wall damage. Using nails or screws leaves marks on the wall, and they might not be optimal if you want to keep the wall intact.
The good news is that there are ways to hang things on walls without leaving significant marks or any marks at all. Here are some methods you can use to place items on your walls and keep them intact.
Fireplace mantle
A fireplace mantle is a pretty convenient location for hanging items. While you’re not technically hanging them on the wall, it achieves pretty much the same result. It’s a popular place to put photos, paintings, souvenirs, and plenty of other items that you would want on your wall.
It’s worth stating the obvious—you need a fireplace mantle to be able to do this. To hang things on other walls in the room, you’ll need some of the other methods we list below.
Velcro tape
If you’re looking to hang a few small items or fabrics on the wall, Velcro tape might just be the solution you’re looking for. The peel-and-stick version of Velcro tape is a pretty convenient option, and it comes with a strong adhesive backing.
This material is especially good if you want to remove and re-add the items to the wall frequently. Just follow the directions on the packaging to make sure that the Velcro tape sticks to the wall the way it’s supposed to.
Putty
Another material worth considering is putty. A little putty can go a long way, and it’s incredibly convenient for hanging certain things on the wall. Whether you want to place posters, tapestries, or small, lightweight items, you can use a bit of putty to make it stick on most walls.
For a lasting stick, you’ll want to make sure that the wall is clean enough to make the putty stick. At the same time, you should shape and reshape the putty to get as much surface area as possible. Knead and stretch it to cover as much of the item and wall as possible, as it will guarantee better adhesion.
A trellis
A trellis makes for a simple and elegant solution that doesn’t cause any damage to your walls. You can place a metal or wooden trellis that looks like a grid behind a heavy piece of furniture right next to a wall. Pushing the furniture right up against the trellis keeps it stable, and then hanging things from the trellis is a piece of cake.
You can use tape, nails, or even S hooks to keep items on the trellis. Depending on how durable it is, you might be able to hang heavier items on the grid.
Yarn and clothespins
If you’re willing to compromise and create a few tiny marks on the wall, this would be the ideal wall-hanging solution. You can hang a lot of things on the wall by using a decorative string or yarn. Simply hammer a few nails or screw in a couple of hooks in the wall and use them to hold the string. Depending on how strong the nails and string are, you could hang quite a few medium-weight objects on the wall this way.
Use the binder clips, clothespins, or hooks to keep things on the yarn. Keep the yarn tight enough so that the things you hang on it won’t start drifting to a lower centre. It’s a great solution for hanging unframed photos and other small room decorations on the wall.
Cork boards
Another great idea is to hang a corkboard on the wall and use it to hang other things. You can use pins to keep various papers and small items on the cork board, and they’ll be easy to remove and re-add whenever it’s needed.
This is an especially good idea for home offices. The corkboard can hold important reminders and work-related notes to help you organise your day. Once you don’t need them anymore, you can take them down and replace them with what’s important for another day.
Hang the corkboard on the wall using double-sided tape or adhesive strips. Cover as much of the edge of the corkboard with it to increase the surface area that sticks to the wall. This will make it easier to keep the cork board on the wall and hang lots of things without it falling down.
Adhesive hangers
Adhesive hangers are incredibly versatile and easy to use, making them an ideal choice for hanging items on your walls. They can be used in various parts of your home, including the kitchen and bathroom. Their adhesive surfaces stick to the wall without leaving any residue. When combined with hooks, they’re often used by renters as an alternative to coat hangers and towel racks, as the walls aren’t damaged when the adhesive surfaces come off.
These types of adhesives work best on smooth surfaces, and they last longer when holding flat-backed items. You can place photos and posters on the wall with ease, and you don’t have to worry about the hangers falling off any time soon. They’re strong enough to hold most things in place, so you can even hang heavier frames reliably. Instead of placing posters on the bare wall, you can hang poster frames to make them look even better. Even heavier paintings are an option, though you may have to use multiple adhesive hangers to get the job done.
Peg boards
Much like corkboards, peg boards make for a wonderful substitute for hanging things directly on the wall. You can use adhesive tapes or hangers to keep the peg board in place, and then place medium-weight items on the board.
If you want to add lots of useful, heavy items to the wall, you can create small holes to keep a large peg board in place. Later one, these holes will be easy to repair, and the marks won’t be noticeable once you cover them up.
Conclusion
There are numerous methods you can use to decorate your walls without causing any damage to them. Consider some of the above examples if you’re looking to keep your walls intact. They can come in handy for hanging a wide variety of items.
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Michelle Joe
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