About the +ART Column
The +ART column brings you articles designed to make art feel a little closer to home. We introduce recommended artists for each season, offer clear explanations for those new to art, and share the appeal of art from many angles. Our aim is to help you find little hints for letting art settle naturally into everyday life. Please feel free to explore and enjoy the world of art.
Contents
- Introduction
- How to Display a Painting on the Wall Without Making Holes
- I Want to Display a Heavy Work!
- Can Holes in the Wall Be Repaired?
- Stylish Ways to Display Beyond Wall-Hanging
- Conclusion
Introduction
"I'd love to display art, but I don't want to make holes in the wall…" "I'm renting, so I'm worried about damage…"
Many people share these concerns, don't they?
Even after acquiring a wonderful work of art, the fun is cut in half if you're stuck on how to display it.
In fact, there are plenty of ways to display art without damaging your walls or floors! By making use of handy items and techniques for mounting without harming the wall, you can casually enjoy art in any room.
This time, we'll introduce ways to display art that you can adopt with peace of mind, even in a rental!
Read this, and even those new to art are sure to find methods they can try right away.
Why not give your room an even lovelier touch and enjoy a life with art?
How to Display a Painting on the Wall Without Making Holes
Here are three products that help you display a painting without putting holes in the wall.
Please use them as a reference for the weight they can hold and the kinds of walls they suit!
I Want to Display a Heavy Work!
To hang a heavy or large work on the wall, you'll need to secure it firmly using pins or wire!
(1) Using a Pin-Type Hook
This method drives a thin pin into the wall and attaches a hook to it. With a thin pin, the hole is hard to notice,
so it may be usable even in a rental!
- Pros: Relatively easy to install, with a clean look!
- Cons: Not suitable for every type of wall ⚠︎ Cannot be used on concrete walls ⚠︎
- Recommended items:
- Hooks for plasterboard (load capacity 5kg–20kg)
- Angled-pin hooks (a type where the pin is inserted at an angle to the wall)
(2) Using Wire
A method also used in museums and the like: wire is suspended from the ceiling or a rail, and the artwork is hung from it!
- Pros: The height of the work is easy to adjust. Can be installed without drilling directly into the wall
- Cons: Installation can be a bit of an effort
- Recommended items:
- Picture rails (ceiling- or wall-mounted types)
- Wire hooks (some hold loads of 10kg or more)
Can Holes in the Wall Be Repaired?
In fact, there's an easy way to repair a small hole in the wall!
For wall repairs, "repair putty" comes in handy.
You can pick it up easily at home centers and even 100-yen shops, and it's simple for beginners to use!
Beyond putty, you can also easily hide a hole simply by applying a wallpaper repair sticker!
Stylish Ways to Display Beyond Wall-Hanging
Still nervous about making holes in the wall…
For those who feel that way, making use of an easel or shelf is also a great option! Even a large work, when placed on the floor or on an easel, displays with stability and looks stylish!
When it comes to displaying art, paintings aren't the only choice! Bringing a three-dimensional work into your entryway or living room adds depth and personality to the space. Sculptures, objets, and the like are bound to dramatically change the impression of your room, depending on how you display them! Do take a look at the appeal of three-dimensional works.
Conclusion
Even for those new to art, there are plenty of ways to display a work without damaging your walls!
- Light works can be wall-mounted without making holes, using adhesive putty or Command Tabs!
- Even heavy or larger works can, in most cases, be displayed with a pin and a hole no bigger than a thumbtack's!
- Any holes in the wall can be easily repaired with putty!
- If you'd rather not make holes at all, propping the work up to display it, or going for a three-dimensional piece, are also great options!
Don't assume it'll be "too difficult"—casually enjoy the art you love!
Why not add a little art to your space?
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