How to Add Decor on Brick Without Drilling

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If you're wondering how to hang indoor and outdoor decor on brick walls without leaving a trace, look no further. Brick clip mountings are a secret weapon for turning your brick facade into a canvas for decorative elements like twinkling light strings, wreaths, and more. We’ve been using them for years on our stacked flagstone walls, too!

Make holiday decorating easy on yourself, and avoid drilling or damaging the brick, stone, and mortar of your home for the sake of the holiday season. The tension alone from the weight of your decor holds the clip into place.

Brick clamps are used to:

• Swiftly hang picture frames and decorations on brick surfaces. A blank brick wall can be transformed in minutes.

• Setting up temporary hooks for holiday wreaths, garlands, and accessories. They're not just for lightweight items, either. Some products hold upwards of 30-50 pounds!

• Safeguard your brick, stone, and mortar from potential damage caused by drilling and wall anchors.

• Eliminate the need for adhesive options. Ever try to use double-sided tape or Command strips on a brick fireplace or jagged exterior? Adhesive hooks won't don't stick to rough surfaces either, and they lack the capacity to support the weight of heavy decorative items.

Choosing the Right Brick Clips

Take the time to explore the different types of brick clips. These sturdy, metal clips are designed to grip onto the top of the brick without causing damage to the mortar. Even if your home isn't made of standard brick, know that brick clip-style products are sold to accommodate various actual brick sizes, so shop around and find the best option for your space.

Using brick clips makes it possible to hang decor without nails, and without drilling anchor screws into your brick, stone, or mortar. Some of the best we’ve tried include:

• The Original Brick Clip® Fastener

• Hillman Brick Block Clip

• HANGMAN® Brick Hook

How to Hang Items Using a Brick Clip

1. Determine positioning. Make sure the brick or stone you’re going to hang the clip on has an exposed lip at the top.

2. Place the brick clips. Ensure the hardware attaches to the top of the brick (and the bottom, depending on the product you use). If you have heavier decorations, use multiple clips to distribute the weight evenly and provide additional support.

3. Adjust and Align. If you’re placing multiple clips, step back and make sure they’re aligned where you need them.

4. Position your decor. The weight of the item will help lock the teeth of the clip into place on the brick or stone. Step back again to make sure it’s level.

Decorate your walls or hang string lights without drilling this season. Hanging holiday decor on a brick home may seem challenging, but with the right brick hangers, it’s easy. Transform your interior brick accent walls and brick exterior walls into a festive masterpiece. Brick clips are a great solution for achieving a secure and damage-free display.