Most homes these days contain walls made of drywall, which is a light, composite material that will not hold a nail or screw securely. In this case, the best way for you to mount decorations on your walls is to find a wall stud behind the wall; you can screw a wood screw, or hammer a nail through the wall into the stud to securely mount your decoration. If you cannot locate a wood stud in the location where you want to mount the decoration, you will need to drill a hole and insert a wall anchor that you insert a screw into. Plastic anchors are used for lighter items such as pictures and toggle bolts that open behind the wall when you insert the screw are used for heavier items like shelves. Then you simply need to hang your art or decoration from the screw. Does this Spark an idea?
Make Nylon Wall Decor
Make your own nylon wall décor with colorful strands of nylon ribbon. Woven wall tapestries are simple to create; you just need to learn a few techniques. Add design interest to your creation by clipping vintage jewelry on top of the ribbons or threading crystal beads over some of the ribbon strands. Consider braiding three thinner ribbons to create a braided strand that you can weave into your nylon tapestry. Does this Spark an idea?
Create Removable Wall Decorations
For the renter who has to follow terms of a lease or for anyone who wants to temporarily change the look of a space, removable wall decorations are an easy and fun way to go. You can be as creative as you want while designing, and then enjoy the fruits of your labor for as long as you want, until you want to do the whole thing again. Does this Spark an idea?
Hang Art on Plaster Walls
If you have plaster walls, you may have found that it is difficult to hang art on them. You need to be sure that you mount hangers and art appropriately in order to avoid damaging your walls or the art. You can use conventional hanging tools and equipment, but you need to make sure that your technique is specific to plaster walls rather than wood. It is possible to hang even large art on plaster walls if you use the proper techniques and equipment. Does this Spark an idea?
Hang Something From an Outside Stucco Wall
Stucco walls are rich, earthy and full of character. With their Southwestern charm, exterior stucco walls almost call for adornments such as rustic metal crosses and suns or colorful clay pots and chili peppers. However, hammering a nail or driving a screw into a stucco wall improperly can cause unsightly cracks that spread and chip. Although cracks and chips can be patched and repaired, save steps by performing the steps correctly from the start. Does this Spark an idea?