Hanging Christmas garlands from your banister is a quick and festive way to spruce up your home for the holidays, but the scratches on your wood or metal banister caused by the garland or the wire ties is a deal-breaker for most.
How do I keep my garland from scratching my banister?
Protect your stairway banisters from scratches and scrapes that can be caused by garland. Simple to use just fold the protector over the banister use the end ties to fasten and the middle ties to secure the garland. The protective and decorative garland tie will complement the beauty of your artificial garland.
How long should a garland be for a banister?
Measure the LENGTH of the banister or the WIDTH of the mantel, then calculate one-and-a-half times that dimension. Example: 6-ft. W mantel x 1.5 = 9 feet of garland.
How do you hang garland on indoor railing?
First, cut a piece long enough to wrap around your railing about one and a half times. Place it under the garland and banister wrapping it around and press to secure the velcro tie to itself. It’s velcro, it sticks to itself!!
How do you hang garland and lights on a railing?
How-to Hang Christmas Garland on a Railing
- Attach in three places: each end and in the center.
- Start by attaching the garland in the CENTER, so it is held in place.
- Place a cable tie around the garland and railing, then pull as tight as you can.
- Clip the long ends leftover on the cable tie.
- Plug in the lights!
What to use to hang garland on stairs?
How do you attach garland to a staircase railing?
- garland ties.
- zip ties or cable ties.
- green Velcro plant ties.
- 3M clear medium hooks.
- floral wire.
- ribbon.
How long should a garland be?
How much garland should I use? A rule of thumb is at least nine (9) feet of garland per foot of a tree, so a 7-foot Christmas tree will need sixty-three (63) feet of garland. We recommend buying more garland to be on the safe side.
How do you hang fresh garland?
Here’s how:
- Attach several clear or white removable hooks evenly spaced on top of the mantel.
- Securely tie fishing wire around the garland to align with the hooks.
- Tie the other end of the fishing wire around the hooks tightly, so the garland is hanging in front of the mantel in a draping effect.
Where do you hang garland?
Christmas garland can be used to decorate anywhere in your home, from the staircase railing to the fireplace mantel, entry console table or even as a beautiful dining table centerpiece. You can also add to your garland by incorporating pinecones, faux berries, ribbons, and ornaments.
How can I hang Christmas lights without damaging my house?
Whenever possible, use plastic clips when hanging Christmas lights. There are a variety of plastic clips that work by clipping onto the gutters, shingles or eaves of your home without damaging your roof. There are clips available for specific roof systems and Christmas lights.
How should I dress my stairs for Christmas?
Opt for a garland that has Christmas lights weaved into it, filling the room with a traditional holiday ambience. Give your stairs some holiday theatrics with vintage-inspired marquee letters. Fill a simple white stocking with ornaments and hang it from the end of your banister for an easy holiday accent.
How do you decorate a handrail?
To make your holiday staircase sparkle, twist a string of twinkle lights around the garland before draping it. Accessorize the banister with pine cones, silk flowers, berry sprigs, ornaments or bells. If your home doesn’t have a fireplace, a banister makes an attractive hanging place for stockings.
How long will garland last indoors?
about two weeks
Fresh greenery will last indoors for about two weeks; it will last longer outdoors in cold climates. Display greenery out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources; mist with water daily to help the cuttings last.
What does a garland symbolize?
Garlands have been used in many cultures across the world as symbols of purity, beauty, peace, love and passion. Flowers, leaves and foliage, delicately strung into garlands, wreaths (circular arrangement), chaplets (flaunted on the head), etc. have been worn as adornments or hung as decorations since time immemorial.
How long will garland last inside?
two to three weeks
Indoors, live Christmas wreaths and fresh greenery garlands can last two to three weeks when properly cared for.
How do I decorate my hall stairs and landing?
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- Maximise your landing like Erica.
- Make a mirror mosaic.
- Create a staircase gallery wall.
- Opt for on trend hallway tiles and two-tone walls.
- Turn your landing into an office space.
- Keep styling simple.
- Love a long hallway mirror.