Although builders can install plaster or stucco over solid walls, such as concrete block walls, most plaster adheres to wooden strips, called lath, that cover a hollow, wood-framed wall. Concealed beneath plaster, wood-framed walls consist of upright framing members called studs. Although the most secure method of attaching shelves to a hollow wall is to directly anchor shelf hardware to studs, studs are sometimes difficult to find or located in the wrong spot for a particular shelf design. To attach shelf hardware to the hollow portion of a plaster wall, you can use specially designed anchoring hardware called hollow-wall anchors. Does this Spark an idea?
Hang a Bed Sheet as Wallpaper
With the right tools, sheets become decorative wallpaper. For those who live in apartments where painting is not allowed or for those who want a quick change without the permanency of other decorating options, sheets may be the answer. Light cotton sheets are available commercially in a multitude of colors and prints. With a bit of spray starch, these prints become the decoration for a room's walls. Does this Spark an idea?
Using Hubcaps for Wall Decoration
When you think of hubcaps, you don't think of them as wall decorations. However, there seems to be a niche of decorators that have found this unusual item and put them to use in home décor. With a wealth of hubcaps lying around in junkyards or thrift shops, your imagination is the limit when it comes to decorating with hubcaps. Does this Spark an idea?
Hang Small Stuff on Concrete Walls
The hard surface of concrete walls can make it somewhat difficult to decorate. It is not like drywall, where you can hold up a poster with some push pins and be done. If your goal is to hang pictures and other small decorations, you will need something stronger than push pins and more practical than duct tape. Your best bet for hanging decorations on concrete is to use concrete screws and metal anchors. Does this Spark an idea?
Make a Frame for a Wall Mirror
Framing a wall mirror is an inexpensive way to create a very expensive look for your home or office. You can easily create custom-designed wall art with a few materials and a little imagination. Paint your mirror frame to compliment your room décor, or create an old world look with gold or silver leaf. You can complete this project in less than 1 hour if you have your materials assembled. Does this Spark an idea?