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smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
Fri Jun 7, 2019, 06:38 PM Jun 2019

Hanging Fabric without hammer and nails?

Hi - I just moved into a new apartment and there is one mirrored wall that I would like to cover up with fabric or a tapestry or something. However, I can't nail it in and I was wondering if there was some double-sided velcro solution that I could use to hang it from the top of the wall? Or something else?

I am completely clueless when it comes to this kind of thing, so any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

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Hanging Fabric without hammer and nails? (Original Post) smirkymonkey Jun 2019 OP
It would depend how heavy the fabric is. fierywoman Jun 2019 #1
Probably a lightweight cotton. Just something to cover the mirror. smirkymonkey Jun 2019 #3
Even something sheer would cover the mirror. Mayber there's a heavy duty double sided tape? (Do fierywoman Jun 2019 #5
There is probably something like that, just need to make sure it comes off. smirkymonkey Jun 2019 #8
Don't know where you're at with this project, but in case youo haven't fierywoman Jun 2019 #19
Oh, that's an idea! I didn't even think of that. smirkymonkey Jun 2019 #20
Yeah with a space that size a second set of arms would help a lot! fierywoman Jun 2019 #21
Command hooks + safety pins? AndJusticeForSome Jun 2019 #2
That's an idea, the hooks! smirkymonkey Jun 2019 #6
Goo Gone will remove any residue AndJusticeForSome Jun 2019 #9
Good to know smirkymonkey Jun 2019 #13
Would the product Sugru work for what you are envisioning to hang? You can get it on line or in2herbs Jun 2019 #4
I just looked it up on Amazon. I have never heard of it but thanks for the suggestion! smirkymonkey Jun 2019 #7
You're welcome. nt in2herbs Jun 2019 #10
If that's not workable maybe try any Command brand product. It comes off the walls without in2herbs Jun 2019 #11
Great, I will check that out! smirkymonkey Jun 2019 #12
Here's a great place to get your covering flotsam Jun 2019 #14
Wow! They're beautiful! Thanks for posting. nt Phoenix61 Jun 2019 #15
Thanks! Very inexpensive! smirkymonkey Jun 2019 #17
I haven't tried this myself, but liquid starch is one way Lars39 Jun 2019 #16
I will have to look into that, but it seems a little labor intensive. smirkymonkey Jun 2019 #18
Not sure if you found a solution MagickMuffin Oct 2019 #22

fierywoman

(8,105 posts)
1. It would depend how heavy the fabric is.
Fri Jun 7, 2019, 06:44 PM
Jun 2019

I'm totally with you re the mirror walls! Even a light weight fabric would cover the mirror. Sorry I can't help you with what kind of velcro is out there these days -- my only experience with it is that it gets pricey for a few feet of it.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
3. Probably a lightweight cotton. Just something to cover the mirror.
Fri Jun 7, 2019, 06:46 PM
Jun 2019

It's the corner of the studio where I put my dining table and I really don't like mirrors, especially when I am eating. Maybe I will go to the hardware store tomorrow and see if they have anything.

Thank you!

fierywoman

(8,105 posts)
5. Even something sheer would cover the mirror. Mayber there's a heavy duty double sided tape? (Do
Fri Jun 7, 2019, 06:49 PM
Jun 2019

they make double- sided duct tape?) (You're welcome, any time.)

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
8. There is probably something like that, just need to make sure it comes off.
Fri Jun 7, 2019, 06:54 PM
Jun 2019

Sheer would be fine. Thanks for the idea!

fierywoman

(8,105 posts)
19. Don't know where you're at with this project, but in case youo haven't
Fri Jun 14, 2019, 07:26 PM
Jun 2019

moved on it yet -- I don't know why I didn't think of it last week -- what about this plastic stuff that adheres to windows and comes off without a trace because it stays on with a little water between the plastic and the window?

I chose one just to give you an idea but there are many possbilities ...

https://www.amazon.com/Coavas-Adhesive-Frosted-Bathroom-17-7by78-7/dp/B00XHXU7PU/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=plastic+window+film&qid=1560558105&s=gateway&sr=8-5

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
20. Oh, that's an idea! I didn't even think of that.
Fri Jun 14, 2019, 07:33 PM
Jun 2019

And it comes off easily which is good. I have to wait until I can get someone in here to help me to get up that high. My balance is terrible so I don't want to get on a chair or step stool since I broke my arm a few years ago falling off one trying to change a light bulb in the kitchen. And this is also a very inexpensive solution!

Thanks for the suggestion!

fierywoman

(8,105 posts)
21. Yeah with a space that size a second set of arms would help a lot!
Fri Jun 14, 2019, 07:37 PM
Jun 2019

Amazon has a large selection. And make your own solution to spray on the surface (mirror), it costs pennies to make. (You're very welcome, of course.)

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
6. That's an idea, the hooks!
Fri Jun 7, 2019, 06:49 PM
Jun 2019

I am worried the duct tape would leave a residue on the mirror that I would have to pay for when I move out though. You would think that some engineer would spot the hole in the market for "Simple Home Improvement Solutions". They could make a fortune. Still trying to figure out how to hang up framed lithographs without hammer and nails too.

Most things are too heavy for the Command Hooks.

in2herbs

(3,126 posts)
4. Would the product Sugru work for what you are envisioning to hang? You can get it on line or
Fri Jun 7, 2019, 06:47 PM
Jun 2019

at some hardware stores.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
7. I just looked it up on Amazon. I have never heard of it but thanks for the suggestion!
Fri Jun 7, 2019, 06:53 PM
Jun 2019

It might work. I will have to ask the people at the hardware store to make sure it will come off the mirror when I need to move out and how much weight it will hold. Thanks for the idea!

in2herbs

(3,126 posts)
11. If that's not workable maybe try any Command brand product. It comes off the walls without
Fri Jun 7, 2019, 07:06 PM
Jun 2019

leaving a trace and comes in different weight capabilities. Also at hardware stores.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
12. Great, I will check that out!
Fri Jun 7, 2019, 07:11 PM
Jun 2019

It should work for lightweight fabric. I tried it once before for heavy framed prints and it didn't work too well, but willing to give it a try for this. Thanks!

flotsam

(3,268 posts)
14. Here's a great place to get your covering
Fri Jun 7, 2019, 07:34 PM
Jun 2019
https://www.rosegal.com/wall-tapestry-456/

Edit to add: About the same weight as a single bedsheet and very nice-I use them for photography backdrops.

Lars39

(26,232 posts)
16. I haven't tried this myself, but liquid starch is one way
Fri Jun 7, 2019, 08:12 PM
Jun 2019

to put material on a wall. Argo starch is what’s used iirc.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
18. I will have to look into that, but it seems a little labor intensive.
Fri Jun 7, 2019, 09:49 PM
Jun 2019

And knowing myself and lack of patience, I could see making a real mess of it, but I will see if I can pay a handy friend into doing it. I know someone who is really good at this kind of thing. Thank you!

MagickMuffin

(17,133 posts)
22. Not sure if you found a solution
Sun Oct 27, 2019, 11:56 AM
Oct 2019

But depending on the wall, you could check out tension rods. That way (if they're available in your size) you could change out the wall hangings fairly regularly if wanting a new look.

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