(StatePoint) New data reveals how hanging and takedown worries are shaping holiday displays, from the Thanksgiving table to the Christmas mantel.
A new national survey from FrogTape reMOVEables, maker of wall-hanging and damage-free mounting products featuring CleanGrip Technology, found that 86% of holiday DIYers who use removable hanging products have damaged a surface taking down décor, including holes (50%), sticky residue (49%) and torn paint (48%).
The Holiday Decorating Ease and Efficiency Report reveals how holiday decorating visions often outpace proper setup and planning. Seventy-six percent have spent money on touch-up supplies and 44% have spent $25 or more. Furthermore, 49% have scaled back or skipped a project because hanging and removal felt like too much work and 65% say they would decorate more if it were quicker and easier.
“Decorating for the holidays should be a celebration, not a compromise driven by the fear of damaging walls, trim or cabinets,” said Melanie Canning, director of Insights for FrogTape brand. “People want the freedom to bring their full design vision to life without dreading the January takedown or the cleanup bill that follows.”
What are the most common holiday decorating hacks?
Decorators put the most effort into the winter holidays (88%) and nearly half (46%) go all out for Thanksgiving. Seventy-four percent have used a workaround, including layers of tape hidden under ribbon (32%), an oversized nail or heavy-duty hook for lightweight décor (31%) or a web of fishing line, ribbon and thumbtacks (27%). Wreaths, garland and greenery take the most trial and error (46%) and about seven in 10 need two or more adjustments before a display looks right. Twenty-four percent name “Is it crooked, or is it just the angle I’m standing at?” as the most common decorating debate at home.
Hosting guests and the weight of it all
Sixty-eight percent say hosting guests influences how they hang décor and 63% have put back a décor item they loved because it seemed too heavy to hang.
How do you keep holiday decorating quick and stress-free?
For households about to start decorating, the survey points to three tips that make setup and takedown easier:
• Match the product to the weight. Skip the hassle of matching wall sides to hook sides and weigh items first. Half of respondents guess a fully decorated wreath weighs 1-3 pounds and 31% guess 4-6. FrogTape reMOVEablesHeavy-Duty Medium Hooks hold up to 3 pounds each, which suits a standard wreath. For heavier garland or greenery, the Heavy-Duty Large Hook holds up to 5 pounds.
• Test a spot first. Try a small, hidden area before committing a whole mantel or staircase.
• Plan the takedown at setup. Decide where each piece goes with January in mind and store décor in labeled bins, so each piece is easy to find.
For more holiday decorating tips and inspiration, visit Frogtape.com/frogtape-removeables.
This holiday season, don’t skip out on trimming the tree and decking the halls. With the right supplies and know-how, you can enjoy the process of bringing your decorating vision to life.
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