Hanging decorative fabric can add texture, color, and warmth to a room. The best method depends on the type of fabric, its weight, size, and whether you want a temporary or permanent installation.
Popular Methods for Hanging Decorative Fabric
There are several effective ways to hang decorative fabric, ranging from simple tacks to more structured solutions. Some common methods include:
- Using rods or dowels
- Employing clips or rings
- Directly pinning or tacking to the wall
- Utilizing adhesive methods like Command Strips or fabric tape
Each method offers different aesthetic results and levels of wall impact.
Hanging with Command Strips and Clothespins (As Seen in Reference)
One creative and less damaging method, particularly suitable for lighter fabrics or temporary setups like dorm rooms, involves using adhesive strips like Command Strips in conjunction with mini clothespins. This approach allows you to grip the fabric without putting holes directly through it or the wall (if using certain types of clips).
Here's how you can use this method:
- Prepare the Clips: Obtain mini clothespins. Take each half of a Command Strip (as demonstrated in the reference) and stick it to the back of your mini clothespins.
- Position the Tab: Ensure you pin point the little tabby bit downward. This positioning means the easy-removal tab of the Command Strip is accessible from below the clothespin and whatever fabric you're hanging will cover the strip and tab from the front view.
- Attach to Wall: Determine where you want to hang the fabric. Clean the wall surface according to the Command Strip instructions. Press the clothespin (with the attached Command Strip half) firmly onto the wall at the desired location. Use multiple clothespins spaced along the top edge where you want to hang the fabric.
- Hang the Fabric: Once the adhesive is set (follow Command Strip wait times), simply clip the top edge of your decorative fabric into the mini clothespins along the wall.
This method is versatile and minimizes damage to both the wall and the fabric.
Other Techniques for Hanging Fabric
Beyond the Command Strip method, here are other popular ways to hang decorative fabric:
- Curtain Rod & Clips/Rings: Install a standard curtain rod. Use curtain rings with clips attached to the fabric's top edge, or sew a channel/grommets into the fabric to slide the rod through. This creates a draped look.
- Push Pins or Tacks: For lightweight fabrics or a more casual look, you can directly pin or tack the fabric to the wall using decorative push pins or upholstery tacks. Be aware this will put small holes in the fabric and the wall.
- Fabric Hangers/Clamps: Specialized fabric hangers or clamps designed for wall hanging can be secured to the wall using nails or screws, and the fabric is gripped at the top edge.
- Velcro Strips: Sew or adhere one side of a velcro strip to the back top edge of the fabric and adhere the other side to the wall. This provides a flat, seamless look and makes removal easy.
Choosing the right method depends on your fabric, desired look, and willingness to make modifications to the wall or fabric.
