Everybody likes to decorate their home with various kind of novelty items like wallpaper, plants , show- piece, photo-frames and much more. As it puts five stars to the beauty of the home, so making our home look good is number one priority of us.
So, to accomplish this,
Wall hooks play a crucial role in achieving the task. Wall hooks are
simply a small pieces of hardware which can be used for multipurpose use like
putting different kind of items on the wall.
They are available in different kinds of shapes , sizes
and materials. Various decorative items like wallpapers, show piece, photo
frames and other novelty items are put on walls with this wall hooks.
Wall hooks are simply composed of materials like metal ,
wood or plastic. Among these, metal ones are most sturdy and are able to hold
the large weight. Wood hooks have less strength of holding load and are used
for putting lighter decorative items on
wall. Plastic ones are used very rarely and they are available at a very cheap
rates in market.
Wall hooks can be used in various ways. They can be
nailed or screwed with drill machine in the wall. The other option is to use
wall hooks without drill by using adhesive. As it causes minimum damage to
wall, adhesive hooks are very useful to people who are using the place for
short period of time
Before choosing a wall hook, it is very significant to
take into account the weight of the items you are using and the type of wall. We
will look into some important types of wall hooks used in India that can used to get the maximum
outcome from it.
👉 Heavy
duty wall hooks - They are specifically made for holding the heavy weight
decorative items which makes them suitable for wall-piece, clocks and photo
frames. The material used in making them is of steel and are used to nailed
into the wall.
👉 Decorative
wall hooks - They are made to add extra beauty to your home
by giving touch of modern design and art. They are available in different
shapes and sizes. It is available of materials like metal, wood and plastic.
The general use of these hooks are to hang novelty art pieces, posture and
hanging plants.
👉 Command
hooks- These are very special types of wall hooks where
nails or screw are not required. In other words , no drill is required and
adhesives are used to attach it with the wall. They are known for their binding
properties and can take weight upto 7 lbs. They are used widely since they do
not damage the wall while removing it.
👉 Metal
wall hooks - They are
made of durable and sturdy materials, such as steel or brass, and can withstand
a huge amount of weight. They are best for putting heavy items like coats,
umbrellas and keys on the wall. They are available in the market according to
the use either for decorative purpose or functional use.
👉 Adhesive
wall hooks - They are a
type of wall hook that enhances an adhesive to get fix to the wall. They are
absolute best choice for those who are using the place for a limited period of time. The downside of
these types of wall hooks is that they can only withstand very few amount of
weight.
These are some of the wall hooks
available and mostly used. Some key points to keep in mind when choosing a wall
hook for your home.
👷 First is always look for the
capacity of the hook for supporting the weight of the items you want to use.
👷 Second is to check the type of
wall you are going to use it on.
👷 Third is to look at its finishing
which will help match with the decorative items you are using.
👷 Fourth is to match the style of
the hook according to your home.
There is always we find items in home that have no allotted
space. But wall hooks are the small tiny solution which can help you clear
space and complimentarily decorate your home. Here are the following steps
about how to install and fix wall hooks.
💥 STEP 1 - Safety check
The first step is to sell the type of wall you are using.
A regular drillworks in a drywall. It is a very precautionary idea to locate
the stud in the drywall to keep your wall hook more secure and safe. Make sure
that any pipe or wires beneath the walls are not damaged by the drill machine.
There are stud finder device available which you can use or simply by gentle
tapping, you can locate it. Try to drill into the stud to make the hooks
secure.
💥 STEP 2 - Measuring and planning
A measuring tape can help you in gauging the space where
the decorative wall hooks are to be used. Give them a even spacing if there are
multiple number of hooks. Check that they all are at the same height and mark
the spot where drill is to be carried out with pencil.
💥 STEP 3 - Pre- Drill
For drywall , the regular drill bit can be used. Make
sure that the hole you drill for your wall plug is deep and wide enough. After
that simply give a gentle push into the wall.
💥 STEP 4 - Install
If the wall hook has the space for the screw , put the screw
and line it up with the plug. Now easily drill the screw and attach your hook
to the wall.
The wall hooks can be used at different places and for multipurpose use. It can be used at front door to keep important things like keys and handbags. Kitchen is the best place since different utensils, cloth and much more home items can be used to clear up the space.
Many times it is observed that the wall hooks when remove
leaves bad stains or spot which damages paint and the look of the wall. The
best thing is that they must be removed without leaving any kind of visible
traces behind. The wall hook may be of any kind like adhesive, suction ,
plastic and sticky, we will see how to remove it by some commonly used ways.
If the wall hook to be removed is adhesive, then instead
of using a hammer try out a hook removal tool. This helps in breaking the
binding of the adhesive wall hook with the wall.
The technique is simple. Ensure the wall is free from the
dust for more efficient results. Just press the tool against the wall and
rotate it 360 degrees. The blade in the tool will clear out the adhesive and
make it easy for you to remove the wall hook from the wall.
These tool only works for the small and medium sized
hooks. If the adhesive hook is still
stuck, then it may be scraped off. The idea is to remove the 3m adhesive hook
without any kind of interaction with the wall. For a painted wall, a soft
scraping motion should to used to avoid any marks.
Another option is using a sponge which do not damage the
paint and removes the wall hook quickly.
If above method fails, you can try a drying material or a
adhesive remover which is safe to use on the walls. It will weaken the strenght
of the adhesive and the hook should be removed without much effort.
Removing a small adhesive hook from a wall
can leave behind unsightly marks. Removing the hooks quickly is important so
that you don’t have to live with the marks for very long.
Try
the methods described above to make the process easier. The tips and tricks
mentioned above can help you remove all these adhesives from the walls with
ease.
Q. What is the cost of wall hooks?
A. Amazon.in: ₹500 - ₹1,000 - Wall Hooks
/ Home Storage Hooks: Home & Kitchen
Q. What can I use instead of wall hooks?
A. Use those old mismatched
forks and spoons to create adorable wall hooks. You can use
serving spoons and bend them up to actually hold things or just use smaller
forks and spoons to create hooks for hanging coats, towels or purses. You can
attach them to a board or just hang them directly on the wall.
Q. How do you hang heavy pictures?
A. For pictures that weigh between 5 and 20
pounds, a good option is plastic drywall anchors and for pictures between 20 and 50 pounds,
you can use a metal wall anchor or make sure to use a wall stud. For anything
heavier, or a good all around solution for hanging multiple pictures, use a
rail cable hanging kit.
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