How to Hang a Wreath on a Door

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Looking for the perfect way to add some simple elegance to your holiday decorations? There's nothing more traditional than the wreath, a festive decoration dating back thousands of years. ^{[1]
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Research source} Hanging a wreath on your door is a great way to add a traditional holiday touch to the interior or exterior of your home.

Method 1

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Hanging Wreaths with Nails

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For traditional wreath placement, you will want to place the center of the wreath at eye level, and at the center of the door. Eye level is typically regarded as 57 inches (140 cm).^{[2]
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Research source} Add the radius of your wreath to the 57 inches (140 cm) height so that the center of your wreath falls at 57 inches (140 cm).
Before hammering the nail into your door, make sure that the nail will be an appropriate size to hold up the wreath. The nail should be long enough to project at least ¹⁄₂ inch (1.3 cm) past the portion of the wreath that it will be supporting, after being hammered into the door.

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Once you have checked the placement, hammer the nail into the door. Hold the nail at a sight angle, so that you are hammering the nail down into the door. Strike the end of the nail with the hammer until the nail is able to stand itself, and continue striking until the nail is firmly in the door, then hang the wreath.
After taking the wreath down and removing the nail, repair the nail-hole left in the door using wood putty. Work the wood putty into the the hole and allow it to dry. Sand the wood putty down until it is flush with the door, and paint or re-finish as necessary to match the original appearance of the door.

Method 2

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Using Command Hooks

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Different command hooks can support different amounts of weight. Consequently, it is important to know both the weight of your wreath and the maximum capacity of your command hook.
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Clean the door with rubbing alcohol. Wiping the door with rubbing alcohol and allowing it to evaporate will prepare the surface. Command hooks will allow you to hang a wreath without damaging your door, but need a clean surface in order to adhere properly. ^{[3]
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- Close the door. You'll need to be able to apply pressure to the door, which will be difficult if the door is free to swing.
Using a pencil, Remember that the hook on the command strip will be lower than the center of the strip, so measure this in advance. The center of your wreath should be at eye level, or 57 inches (140 cm). ^{[4]
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Attach the command hook to the door. Peel the non-adhesive backing off the command strip, and press the adhesive side of the command strip against the spot that you marked on the door. Pay attention to the directions that came with the command hook-- they will tell you how many seconds you need to press the adhesive to the door in order to ensure a good fit.
- If the command hook that you purchased has the hook built in, you are finished and can hang up your wreath, but if not, attach the hook and then hang the wreath.

Method 3

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Using an Over the Door Wreath Hanger

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You will need to slide the wreath hanger over your door, something you cannot do if your door is closed. Over the door hangers rest on the top of the door and support the wreath with a hook.
Determine the end of your wreath hanger that is intended to go over the door. The more square end should fit snugly against the door frame, while the rounder side (if your over the door wreath hanger has one) will hold the wreath.
Open your door and slide the top half of the wreath hanger over it. Over the door wreath hangers are an "S" shape, where the upper half of the "S" fits over the top of your door, and the bottom half will supports the wreath.^{[5]
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Close your door. Closing your door will allow you to ensure that your over the door wreath hanger is in a good place and fits well against your door. After you've closed the door and are satisfied with the placement of your hanger, hang your wreath!
- If the wreath hanger you have will not fit between the door and the frame, it could be because your door is slightly out of alignment, or because the wreath hanger you have is too thick for your door.

Method 4

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Using a Magnetic Wreath Hanger

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Leaving the door ajar will allow you to stand so that one arm is on either side of the door. You will need to hold two magnets on either side of your door. If for some reason you cannot do this, find a friend to stand on the other side of the door and hold one magnet while you place another.
If the magnetic wreath hanger you have purchased doesn't come with protective pads, you should add some kind of protection to keep them from scratching or scuffing the door. ^{[6]
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Research source}Do this by cutting some cloth to size, or purchasing some floor scuff pads and attaching them to the magnets-- without this addition, the metal magnets could very easily scratch your door, especially if it is glass.
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Place the magnets on the door. Begin by holding the magnets in the same place on either side of the door. You should feel the magnets be attracted to one another. The magnets should stay where they are, and can be used to hang your wreath.
- If you have a metal door, it isn't necessary that you use two magnets. ^{[7]
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  Research source} The fact that the door is metal should allow one wreath hanger to become attracted to it and support one magnet.
Test the capacity of the magnets by gently placing the wreath on the hook. If the magnets begin sliding down, your wreath is probably too heavy for the magnetic wreath hanger. You may want to get a smaller wreath, stronger magnets, or use a different method to hang your wreath.

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Tips

If you are using a live wreath, be wary of the mess of needles that you may find on the floor. It can be a good idea to put down a towel before hanging the wreath.

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Warnings

When hammering a nail, be sure to avoid injuring yourself by hammering in a methodical and intentional manner. Do not hammer so hard that you lose control and hit your thumb.

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