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.
How to attach christmas lights to brick walls.
Using a glue gun.
What adhesive will stick to brick.
You might need to use a pair of pliers to get each screw hook fully inside the hole.
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.
Start at one end and apply hot glue along the side of the base of the light then press it firmly against the brick.
Setting up detachable brick clips.
Slide the coated wire portion of the light strand through a hook in the clip to.
Fasten the lights to exposed brick walls using brick clips.
Start at one end and apply hot glue along the side of the base of the light then press it firmly against the brick.
These grip onto the narrow horizontal surface at the top front of a brick between the surface of the wall and the grout line.
Spread a thin layer of glue on the wet part of the brick more is less in this case press and hold the.
Check that the bricks stick out 1 8 in 0 32 cm from the wall.
Lay out your string of lights to ensure you have enough length to work with.
Once the anchor is snug in the guide hole you can install the screw hook.
Once the holes are drilled insert the wall plugs.
Look for thick bulbs with.
Masonry fasteners and anchors are permanently placed into concrete brick and stucco but are complete overkill for hanging christmas lights.
They may need a light tap with a hammer.
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.
Apply firm and steady pressure to your drill making sure you re at right angles to the wall s surface.
They can damage walls and interior surfaces plus.