Displate Blog Guide Offers Ten Nail-Free Methods for Hanging Art in Rentals
On the Displate Blog, a guide outlines ten methods for renters to display pictures without damaging walls, which is crucial for those with lease agreements. Command Strips lead this list, accommodating various frame types and supporting substantial weights. The instructions suggest cleaning surfaces with rubbing alcohol and allowing an hour before hanging heavier pieces. To remove, users should pull the tabs straight down. Properly applied adhesive hooks can support up to 15 pounds. For unframed artwork, low-tack washi tape is ideal, while mounting putty can stabilize items. Additional techniques include leaning canvases, utilizing existing hooks, and using props like ladders. The guide also highlights the importance of checking wall smoothness and product weight limits, noting that small holes must be patched upon moving out.
Key facts
- Command Strips are double-sided removable adhesive strips recommended for frames, artwork and irregularly shaped pieces
- Adhesive hooks are often rated for approximately 7.5 pounds, with heavyweight versions doubling that capacity
- Wiping the wall with rubbing alcohol before applying strips removes films left by household sprays
- Strips should be left about an hour to bond before hanging heavy items
- Removal involves pulling each tab slowly straight down along the wall rather than outward
- Washi tape is a low-tack paper tape stocked by most craft stores
- Mounting putty can leave a faint greasy mark on some paints
- Displate metal posters mount with a magnet and can be swapped without new hanging hardware
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