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To Hang Artwork or Not to Hang Artwork

By Joan Inglis, Master Accredited Staging Professional

Home Stager with Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com SCRE# 57248, NCRE# 246229

March 27, 2007 07:24 AM

Hi everyone. Thanks so much for all the helpful advice. What does everyone do about artwork? I know it can really make a room, but I don't like to hang anything on new walls. Do you just go ahead and make holes or do you use the stagedhomes sticky stuff? And does the sticky stuff actually hold?

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James Frazier

James Frazier Personal Development Coach - Rockford, IL

For the smallest possible holes use the Hercules Hooks- AS SEEN ON TV I think their number is 1-888-511-4140 Website www.herculeshooks.com These hooks make only a tiny nail sized hole and hold up to 50 Lbs. And, no, I don't work for them just think they are great for drywall. I never quite trust any sticky stuff.

Mar 27, 2007 07:57 AM

Kimberly Wester

Valparaiso, IN

Joan -

The sticky stuff only works long enough for photos. Most things are too heavy for it. It is meant for scrapbooking, so only lightweight items work.

Us a nail or the hercules hooks, as James suggested. If you place it right the first time, it is only a small hole and not difficult to take care of later.

Mar 27, 2007 08:38 AM

Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495

Stage it Right! - Melbourne, FL

Hi Joan, I use straight pins! Just nail them in at a steep angle and leave no more than 1/4 inch exposed, less if possible. You can hang some relatively heavy stuff this way, and when in doubt I use two. When you remove them NO hole!

Mar 27, 2007 09:06 AM

Karen Otto

Home Star Staging - Plano, TX

Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes

we write in the contract that we reserve the right to hang pictures as needed and nails will be used in most cases - most people don't have any problem with it - but there's some adhesive strips that you can buy that I think will hold up to 10 -15 lbs. and not leave a mark on the wall - I think it's a 3M product and I can't recall the name as I type this - they are reusable too =

Mar 27, 2007 10:21 AM

Home Staging

Reston, VA

We do the same as Karen and use nails, but I intend to buy the thingys that James' suggests. I just haven't gotten around to it yet.

Mar 27, 2007 11:14 AM

Angel Walker

Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners - Johns Creek, GA

I hang artwork when necessary, using regular picture hanger hooks that you would use in your own home. I specifically ask for permission to hang artwork. I also ask them if their walls are plaster or drywall. I will not hang artwork on plaster. I did that once, and a nice little chunk came out of the wall.

Mar 27, 2007 12:25 PM

Alyse Bromberg

Dressed for Success - Kingston, ON

I can't remember who blogged about it, but I just got these and I love them - http://www.monkeyhook.com/

Mar 27, 2007 12:36 PM

Craig Schiller

Trempealeau, WI

We typically DO hang pictures. A home with NO pictures is empty and hollow.

Nail holes are EASY to fix as long as there is paint.

Stage It Forward.

Mar 27, 2007 12:54 PM

Val Allocco

Staged 2 Sell New York & Long Island - Northport, NY

HSE; ASHSR - Home Stager, for Manhattan, Brooklyn & Long Island

Joan,

I hang pictures as well, but always ask permission before doing so. Framed prints and mirrors make such a difference in the staging - rooms look barren and unfinished without something on the walls.

VAL

Mar 27, 2007 01:23 PM

Abby Roselli

ALR Home Staging and Showcasing, LLC - Staten Island, NY

Staten Island Home Stager

FYI that hercules hooks can be purchased at Bed Bath and Beyond. haven't used them yet, but they look like they'd work well.

Abby

Mar 27, 2007 01:28 PM

Teri B. Clark

http://www.teribclark.com - Sanford, NC

Pics are a must. Empty walls are.....well empty! It is quite easy to repair a hole made by a nail. I'd just plan on repairing once the home is sold.

Mar 27, 2007 03:20 PM

Marci Toliver

438-4642 - Mauldin, SC

Anderson SC, Spartanburg,Greenville SC, Home Staging

We are like James We also use the Hercules hooks! They dont make a big hole in the wall at all

Mar 27, 2007 03:35 PM

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B0NNIE K

I'm sorry to say that my hooks did not hold my mirror for more than ten months. It hung in my dinning room and when it fell it was loud. This mirror did not weight more than 50 pounds. I went back to my regular picture and mirror hangers. Since I have a crack in the mirror I will not recommend this product to anyone.

Mar 14, 2008 07:14 AM

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B0NNIE K

Mar 14, 2008 07:14 AM

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Patty Hill, Broker Associate

Local Homes and Land, Inc - Summerville, SC

Local Homes and Land, Inc

Joan, I think less is more. After all, one of our jobs as a stager is to create space. However, I agree with Karen, I put a clause in my contract so that I reserve the right to hang artwork if necessary. Sometimes I use artwork and sometimes I don't. I don't use the sticky stuff.

Mar 14, 2008 07:46 AM

Linda Sticklin

Home Staging & Organizing - Berwyn, PA

I often try to set art work or mirrors on a fireplace mantle or piece of furniture (sideboard or console) as an alternative to making nail holes if that is an option.

Mar 14, 2008 08:07 AM

Kristina Leone

Lionheart Home Staging, LLC - Minneapolis, MN

I tell homeowners that a small nail hole won't break the sale of a house. My vote: hang the artwork.

Mar 14, 2008 01:55 PM