This Is One Of The Easiest Ways To Decorate Those Concrete Basement Walls
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Basement walls are frequently constructed with concrete. While concrete offers impeccable durability for a home's foundation, it's harder to decorate than traditional drywall. Popular adhesive-based products like Command hooks may not stick to concrete walls because of their textured surface. Typically, you'll need a drill and specialized concrete screws to decorate the cement partitions with picture frames, tapestry, or whatever decorations suit your taste. However, if you go that route, basement wall repair might become necessary when you're ready to switch things around.
Fortunately, there's a better solution for decorating your cement dividers — concrete hooks. The hooks have four thin built-in pins that secure them to the wall and minimize damage to the concrete surface. So, whenever you're ready to remove the holders, there shouldn't be a large hole to spackle. Amazon sells a 62-piece Hardwall Hangers variety set with hooks in different shapes and sizes for just under $10.
Concrete hooks are the simple solution
In addition to how little damage they leave behind, another advantage to concrete hooks is that they are easy to install. You only need to hammer the pins into place and the hook will be ready to hold your decor. You can use it to mount framed artwork, clocks, macrame, or even a mirror. If your basement feels crammed, keep in mind that mirrors are sometimes described as an especially effective item for making your basement feel larger. When installing the hooks, remember that the built-in pins are sharp — they are designed to pierce stone, after all — so take caution handling the pointed ends.
To help the white hooks blend into your space, you can paint them the same color as your walls or cover the plastic peg with matching wallpaper. Styling the hooks to match your wall will help them disappear into the background and prevent them from taking away from the decor you're hanging up. Whenever you'd like to remove the concrete hangers, simply shimmy a flathead screwdriver between the wall and hook to gently pry it off. There will still be pin holes in the concrete, but they should be difficult to notice. A little paint should cover up any holes flawlessly.