How to fix a garland on windows and walls

Hanging a garland on a wall or window in a house or apartment is not difficult, but then you can find an unpleasant surprise in the form of damaged wallpaper or unbreakable adhesive spots. Therefore, the work must be carried out taking into account several recommendations in order to choose the best mounting method that will fix the lights on the surface, but will not spoil it.

Modern garlands allow you to create a stylish New Year's illumination in any room.

Mounting methods for windows and walls

To begin with, it is worth disassembling the mounting options on smooth, durable surfaces. It can be glass, plastic, painted or plastered wall, metal and much more. Choosing the right solution is based on several points:

1. Place of attachment. It is one thing to hang a garland in a room where there is a positive temperature and constant humidity, and it is quite another to work outside, where there are frosts, wind and precipitation.
2. Product weight. Most often, the lights weigh a little, so the load on the surface is small, but you still need to choose fasteners that will not let you down and you won’t have to re-hang the decoration.
3. Garland dimensions and features of its placement. If a composition is created, this will add complexity and require a lot of time.

Lights can decorate any object indoors or outdoors.

There are several mounting options, there are both traditional and new ones that many do not know about. It is worth choosing based on convenience and relevance in a given situation:

1. regular tape. It is used most often, despite all the shortcomings - the tape often disappears with temperature and humidity changes, adhesive traces remain on the surfaces, which have to be scrubbed or washed off with a solvent for a long time. If there is no other way out, you need to use the tape correctly, for this a strip is cut off and folded over the wire, sticking to it so that on one side there is a sticky end no less than a centimeter long. Once attached, the risk of falling is much less as the cable won't slip under the tape and tear it off.
   Adhesive tape is not the most reliable, but the cheapest and most affordable solution for glass.
2. Mounting platforms self-adhesive (popularly - cable pads) - a special fastener, which is a square platform with double-sided tape on one side and a small hook on the other. The option is convenient, holds securely, but after removal, traces of the adhesive composition also remain on the surface, the easiest way is to wash them off with the special “Label off” tool, it removes traces of any stickers well.And for surfaces that are not afraid of aggressive exposure, you can use gasoline or a solvent.
3. glue gun. With it, you can quickly and reliably hang garlands on glass, metal, plastic and other durable surfaces. The composition is securely glued to the base, and then it is not difficult to rip it off. The main thing is to glue the cable from the garland from above, without sinking it into the surface, so that later it would be easier to separate and not have to work with a knife.
4. Silicone suction cups with a hook or split in the middle are great for attaching lights, as they do not require special preparation. You just need to clean the base and press the suction cup. This method is suitable for smooth surfaces - glass, plastic or wooden frames and trim, ceramics on the walls of the kitchen and bathroom, etc. It is also convenient to remove, since there are no marks left. Sold in hardware stores, come in various colors and sizes.
   Hooks are a convenient and discreet solution for mounting garlands and other Christmas decorations.
5. Easy-to-remove hooks - an excellent solution that is suitable for different surfaces, including wallpaper (but not all, it is better to first try on an inconspicuous area). The best option is Command from ZM, but there are other manufacturers of similar products. The hook is simply pressed against a pre-cleaned surface and held for several seconds. It can withstand heavy loads, but is only suitable for indoor use. To remove, pull the tab straight down parallel to the surface.
6. Nails suitable for mounting a garland on the wall outside, if the facade is wooden or sheathed with wood.It is desirable to use thin finishing options that are almost invisible, drive into the joints so that even after they are removed, there are no marks left on the surface.
7. If a heating pipe runs along the wall, cornice or other suitable element, the easiest way is to tie a garland with a thread at the desired height. You can do this if there is wallpaper on the wall, but there is a plastic or wooden plinth under the ceiling - hooks are attached to it, and threads come down from them.

Split suction cups are suitable not only for walls and windows, but also for stretch ceilings.

If illumination is hung on a brick or concrete facade from year to year, it is best to drill holes and insert dowels of small diameter. In winter, screw hooks with a screw tip into them, and after removing them, insert any plugs of a suitable color.

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How to fix a garland on the wallpaper

To fix the garland on the wallpaper, almost none of the methods described above will work. All of them are dangerous by damaging the surface, so you need to choose your own options that will ensure reliable fastening of the lights and at the same time cause minimal damage to the finish:

1. Paint crepe tape. This is the name of one of the varieties of tapes used in construction work. This is a paper adhesive tape with a very adhesive surface, which is well fixed on the wallpaper. When removed, the base of the tape holds the adhesive without transferring it to the wallpaper, which is very important. To eliminate any problems, you should choose products from well-known manufacturers, such as 3M.
2. Double-sided tape suitable only for durable and heavy wallpaper with a wear-resistant coating.It must be cut into small pieces, and when removing it, be careful not to spoil the surface and not leave traces of glue on it.
3. adhesive pads - an interesting novelty that is suitable for all types of wallpaper, except paper. The composition well fastens lights and other decorations on the walls of rooms, while leaving no traces after removal and does not peel off the top decorative layer. To use, you need to knead the pad in your fingers so that it heats up and press it to the surface. After it is easily separated, moreover, it can be used more than once, you just need to knead the composition again before use.
   Adhesive pads can be used to fix garlands to almost all surfaces.
4. pins - a simple solution that will allow you to fix the lights on the wallpaper of any type. So that after removing the holes are not visible, it is better to fasten the garlands higher, and insert the pins from top to bottom, so the lights will hold securely. To eliminate problems, it is worth choosing products with low weight, the lower the load on the surface, the better.

If there is a baseboard between the wall and the ceiling, you can insert pins between it and the wall so that no traces are left.

Ideas for decor using lights

There are many options for how to beautifully hang a garland on the wall. It all depends on the lights used, the decor of the room and personal preferences. To decorate the room outside the box, you can use the recommendations:

1. Hanging options in the form of rain, icicles or curtains look best on the window. You can buy lights in the form of hanging balls, stars, etc. It is important that the illumination works from top to bottom or vice versa, on the windows this creates an original effect and looks beautiful.When buying, it is worth choosing the size for your window openings so that the product fits into the space.
2. To add coziness to the bedroom, you can hang a garland in the form of luminous matte balls over the bed. This will create a comfortable environment and allow you to use lights instead of a lamp for reading or browsing social networks. It is best to choose models with the ability to adjust the brightness of the light and adjust the blinking.
3. A stylish solution is to place a small garland in a clear glass vase or other suitable size container. Such a decoration will organically fit into any environment and will attract attention. Most often, monochromatic lights are used, since the variety of colors in one place can create discomfort for the eyes.
4. If several dozen memorable photographs have been collected in a year, you can use them to decorate the room. To do this, a garland is first hung, and pictures must be attached to it with decorative clothespins at regular intervals. It will turn out a cozy place in which the best moments of the past year will be collected.
5. You can make frames for doorways using garlands. This is a simple solution that will add a festive mood and fill the rooms with New Year's lights. They use only lights or combine them with decor - fir paws, ribbons, etc.
6. A glowing curtain is a great solution that can be used for an entire wall or part of it. If there are no special lights hanging down, a long garland is suitable for creating a curtain, it must be arranged in a zigzag pattern and secured. To add extra luxury to the illumination, it is best to close the luminous surface with a translucent tulle.It will gently diffuse the light and create a unique effect.
7. To make a Christmas tree out of a garland, the easiest way is to fix it on the wall in zigzags so that the tiers expand downwards. It is better to think over the proportions in advance or work with an assistant so that he evaluates the result from a distance and makes adjustments if necessary. The second way is to create a silhouette of a Christmas tree, for this, a middle is found on the luminous part of the garland, it will be the top, symmetrical tiers are made from it.
   If there is no space in the apartment, you can use a luminous Christmas tree instead of the usual one.
8. To write words from lights on the wall, you need to select garlands with a fairly frequent arrangement of light bulbs. First of all, you should choose a word or phrase that will be done, and a wall. Also, choose a font in advance, there are a lot of examples on the net, so there will be no problems. Letter size do so that they are readable, and do not represent a cluster of lights that is difficult to make out. In the same way, you can make patterns on the walls.
   The larger the word, the longer the garland will need to create it.

You can use different decor options in the same room, if it looks appropriate and does not overload the space. For small spaces, it is better not to use too much light.

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Safety precautions when working with garlands

To eliminate problems, you must follow a few simple recommendations that relate not only to installation, but also to the choice, as well as the operation process. Remember the following:

1. When choosing, pay attention to the quality of workmanship and reliability of the cable. It should be thick enough, but at the same time flexible, with high-quality homogeneous insulation.Examine and cartridges with lights, there should be no dangling contacts. If the product looks flimsy, it is better not to buy it.
   When buying, pay attention to the quality of workmanship and the reliability of the insulating layer.
2. Give preference to LED lights for which the seller has a certificate. Most of the products are sold illegally, but in stores the products are imported in compliance with the norms and have been tested. It is cheap garlands that most often cause fires and often fail.
3. There are options designed for outdoor use, and there are models for indoors. And if the first type can be used everywhere, then the second type cannot be hung on the street, since its protection against moisture is too weak.
4. When fastening, do not pull the wires too much, position them so as to prevent accidental damage by people, pets or the door. Work carefully so as not to damage the insulation.
5. If an extraneous smell appears during operation or the insulation begins to melt, turn off the lights immediately.

You should not leave a working illumination if there is no one at home for a long time.

Video: The original way of attaching an LED garland to a window with blinds.

Hanging garlands on windows or walls is easy if you choose the right mounting option that does not spoil the surface. You can hang the lights as usual or use them to create compositions or make inscriptions, which will give the interior originality and provide the right atmosphere.