How To Attach Christmas Lights To A Masonry Wall

Start at one end and apply hot glue along the side of the base of the light then press it firmly against the brick.

How to attach christmas lights to a masonry wall.

You ll need yellow wall plugs a drill with 5mm masonry bit and a dustpan brush set the drill to the hammer setting. If you prefer having the lights stick out from the wall instead place a dot of glue under the base of each socket. Hold it for about 10 seconds which should be enough time for the glue to cool and the light to adhere to the brick surface. 4 press the socket to the brick for about 20 seconds.

They can damage walls and interior surfaces plus. To remove the light simply shake the base a bit which will release it from the brick. To secure a vertical stretch of lights going straight up or down the wall face the clips in. Clean the bricks with a rag brush or broom to get all dirt and debris off the surface of the bricks wet a sponge and wipe across the surface of the brick.

Lay out your string of lights to ensure you have enough length to work with. To use a clip just snap it over the brick vertically in the location where you want it to hold the light string. Stick a small adhesive decorating clip to the walls in each place you want to attach a strand of lights. Slide the coated wire portion of the light strand through a hook in the clip to.

The bulbs will be perpendicular to the wall once you finish hanging them. Start at one end and apply hot glue along the side of the base of the light then press it firmly against the brick. Masonry fasteners and anchors are permanently placed into concrete brick and stucco but are complete overkill for hanging christmas lights.