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How to Hang Plates on the Wall | DIY Hack

February 26, 2018 • Decorating, DIY, Repurpose

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HOW TO HANG PLATES ON A WALL

Look no further than the kitchen shelves for beautiful and charming wall decor.  Read on to find out how to hang plates on the wall, easily and affordably with this simple DIY hack.

How to hang plates on a wall, by TIDBITS.

Plates on a wall.

Who’d a thought, huh??

I mean, the concept seems a bit un-natural, but then you put them up there and all is right with the world.

How to hang plates on a wall, by TIDBITS.

I often find unique plates when thrifting, and have no purpose for the .50 cent item with no matching set to be found, but find myself unable to resist the purchase.

How to hang plates on a wall, by TIDBITS.

So I buy them, find myself an empty wall, and smile at my incredibly easy, affordable, unique and charming new wall decor that has helped me achieve a darling cottage farmhouse backdrop.

However, through the years I’ve learned not all plate hanging methods are created equal.

How to hang plates on a wall, by TIDBITS.

I’ve spent money on sticky things and metal things that claimed to do the job, but finally landed on this simple DIY plate hanging hack for secure and clean placement of the plates on the wall.

How to hang plates on a wall, by TIDBITS.

Let me walk you through my process and list all the household supplies you will need to hang your own plate or collection wherever you desire.

I’ll also include some plate casualty “do not do’s” and offer my suggestions to make this a semi-permanent method.

How to hang plates on a wall, by TIDBITS.

SUPPLIES:

  • A plate or plate collection
  • Small amount of felt
  • Medium size safety pin
    • Do not use paper clips.  While they seem to accomplish the same purpose, I’ve lost a few plates trying.
  • Hot glue gun and hot glue
    • Do NOT try to use duck tape.  Just trust me on this one.
  • Scissors

How to hang plates on a wall, by TIDBITS.

Cut a small square of felt to overlap the safety pin about 1/2 inch around each side.

How to hang plates on a wall, by TIDBITS.

Determine your placement for the plate to hang and add a small strip of hot glue along the inside rim of the back of the plate.  Place the safety pin upside down onto the glue with 1/2 inch of the bottom of the pin pointing upwards.  The round circle on the bottom of the pin should be pointing to the top of the plate.

*TIP: Be certain your glue gun is heated completely and that the glue is not too old.  It will not adhere appropriately otherwise.

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Next, squeeze out a large amount of hot glue over the pin and around it on the plate itself.

How to hang plates on a wall, by TIDBITS.

Ever so quickly, press the felt square over the top of the glue and safety pin.  Press firmly in place until the glue dries and cools.

How to hang plates on a wall, by TIDBITS.

Once completely dry, pull and tug at the safety pin, to ensure a strong hold onto the plate.

*TIP:  If it is not secure, remove the entire thing and all the glue bits and try again.  Don’t try to simply add more hot glue to the already dry glue.

*TIP: If you ever desire to remove the felt and pin, use a blow dryer on the hottest setting to melt or soften the glue, and gently pull it off.

How to hang plates on a wall, by TIDBITS.

To hang the plate, first figure out the exact placement on the wall, mark it with a small dot, and hammer a small nail into the wall.

How to hang plates on a wall, by TIDBITS.

Be sure to hang the plate onto the nail through the small circle at the bottom of the safety pin, which will prevent easy slippage.

How to hang plates on a wall, by TIDBITS.

There you have it!  So easy!  Next time you see a lovely collection of plates up for grabs, use them to create interesting wall art in small or large proportions.

*FINAL TIP:  You could use really strong super glue as well, but then I believe the felt and pin will be on there permanently or do more damage if you try to remove it.  The hot glue stands a good chance at coming off at some point, which is why I use that instead.

How to hang plates on a wall, by TIDBITS.

What do you think of hanging plates on a wall?  Have you ever tried it?  Do you prefer a different method?  Do you have the perfect wall or plate collection for this idea?

I’d love to know!  Let’s chat!

How to hang plates on a wall, by TIDBITS.

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  1. Diane Price says

    February 21, 2021

    Thank you so much for this! I love hanging plates, and I love your idea.

    Reply
  2. Maxime says

    November 24, 2020

    A long life time’s worth of thrift shop plates and now I know what to do with them. Eternally grateful. Did you think of this your self?

    Reply
  3. Raziya says

    January 15, 2020

    Cami! Thanks for sharing your lovely ideas!
    The plate hack is simple amd ingenious using things easily available.
    So you perhaps have any ideas around hanging up a decorative plate without using a nail in the wall?
    I handpaint decorative plates (would love to show you) and would love to hang them up but as I live in a rented apartment, I can’t make any holes in the wall.. Even tiny ones! Would love an idea please 🙂

    Reply
  4. Cheryl says

    June 16, 2019

    What about larger plates and platers?

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  5. Yvonne says

    June 5, 2018

    Have you found that you must place the nail into a stud or will it work without a stud. I want to hang 10 plates from the 1850s in two rows of 5 each. I am very worried about losing even one of them as you can tell they have never been used and are in pristine condition.

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  6. Vita Johnson says

    May 28, 2018

    YEAH! No matter how many times I’ve pondered this same dilemma, I could not cup up with a safe way to hang my collectable plates. Now I cannot wait to refresh a room simply by using this method. Thank you for sharing this great idea! I can see from the other comments, lots of us had the same problem. You are very kind to post this for all of the plate lovers. Once again, thanks!!!!

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  7. Amphasis says

    May 14, 2018

    I have see a lot of plate hanging image, but no one share how it is being hanged. Thank you for sharing.

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  8. Susan says

    March 3, 2018

    Thank you soooooo much for this! I just made spring plates for $1.25 each and couldn’t believe I was going to have to spend like $3 on the plate hangers. And those plate hangers have the hooks on the fronts of the plates! This is so awesome!

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  9. Julene says

    March 1, 2018

    What about decorative plates/placques that already have the hole drilled in the bottom edge: how should I hang those?

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  10. Polly says

    February 27, 2018

    Cami, I have also used pull tabs like on pop cans with the felt and glue, worked like a charm! You can also use straight pins as nails, they leave even a smaller hole. Just be sure to get the pin hammered in as far as you would a nail. For larger pieces, I would use 2 pop tabs evenly spaced out.

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  11. Kathleen says

    February 27, 2018

    I’m totally unsure if these will safely work, Cami, but for the larger plates and the platter mentioned, I wonder if using much larger safety pins, felt pieces about 3 to 4 inches square, and heavier nails would work!?! I would guess that would all be enough to hold, especially if you use hot glue to cover the entire larger felt square … ?

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  12. Marlene says

    February 27, 2018

    I love your idea and i love hanging plates, but it can get pricey but not your way. I think they look good hung with a group of pictures, in groups of 2 or 3. I loved your pink group of plates.

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  13. Cindy@countyroad407 says

    February 27, 2018

    Totally love love love this tip! Quick question. Have you tried larger heavier plates or platters? I’m wondering if it would hold. I thought about using two safety pins side by side but am a bit leery. Thanks! Pinned 🙂

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  14. Ann Rekindled Signs says

    February 27, 2018

    I have some plates I’ve been wanting to hang! Not a huge fan of command strips so I LOVE this idea!! So genius!

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  15. Rebecca says

    February 27, 2018

    I have a beautiful platter I need to hang. It’s pretty heavy. Have any suggestions? It’s abut 13X20

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  16. Linda says

    February 27, 2018

    I think this is a brilliant idea! I love it and will try it out soon! Thanks!

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  17. Trudi says

    February 27, 2018

    Thank you for such a clever, practical tip! Definately putting this one to use!

    Reply
  18. Lewaina says

    February 27, 2018

    Brilliant!!! After seeing this I had a “slap myself on the forehead/duh” moment! ??? THANKS SO MUCH DOE SHARING THIS PLATE HANGING HACK!

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  19. Karen says

    February 27, 2018

    While I think your walls look tasteful, romantic and beautiful, but, I don’t know if I can do this. We have some close friends and the wife is really into collector plates–there is not an inch of wall space showing in her kitchen or dining room because it is covered in plates! I think her plate obsession soured me for life on decorating this way!

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  20. Sara says

    February 26, 2018

    Gah! This is so genius. Can’t wait to hang my plates now. I’ve put it off for so long because I was afraid that would fall!

    Reply

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