Hanging Pictures in a Rental?

GDB2222

But the next people might prefer the minimalist look. 

Morbier

GDB2222 said:

Comms69 said:

You can do whatever you want, it's your home. Just fill in any holes when you leave

Isn’t it sometimes hard to match the paint colour.

Not if you've already painted the wall and have some left-over paint!  I always hang pictures in rentals with 'proper' picture hooks but always make sure the landlord is OK with this. If necessary, when moving, will fill in and make good any holes and paint the whole wall if necessary.  Never had any complaints or deductions from deposit. 

Scotbot

GDB2222 said:

Comms69 said:

You can do whatever you want, it's your home. Just fill in any holes when you leave

Isn’t it sometimes hard to match the paint colour.

Not if it's  magnolia.  But you could always paint the entire wall a slightly different tone.  Somewhat of an improvement I suspect.

Wickerson

I have always asked the landlord if I can put up picture hooks, it’s never been refused yet.

greensalad

I've got command strips all over my house, they're great, and have been hanging up for years.

It's very important you follow the instructions. Apply to the wall side and press firmly all over for 25 seconds total I believe. Then leave them for 24hrs before hanging. I've done that on all my pictures and they're still there. The only one that's fallen down is the first I put up that I didn't follow instructions on.

tom9980

Please do your Landlord a favour and don't do this, or hang wallpaper without permission.

rexmedorum

on plastered walls at least they work fab, but you need need to look at the weight they say they can take. I've hung heavier objects with the weight spread over several hooks successfully when I was renting.

simonp

Thanks everyone - really helpful. I'll of course check with the landlord first but it looks like they're the way to go!

NameUnavailable

Picture rails were such a great idea.