The holidays are the perfect time to add warmth and cheer to your home’s exterior. But before you hang that wreath or wrap your garland, it’s important to make sure your décor won’t harm your door’s finish. These tips will help you create a festive look, without leaving a mark.
1. Start with a Clean Slate
Before decorating, gently wipe your door with a soft cloth and mild soap to remove dust and debris. A clean surface helps prevent scratches and ensures that adhesive hooks or magnetic hangers stick properly. Avoid harsh cleaners, which can dull or damage your door’s finish.
1. Start with a Clean Slate
Before decorating, gently wipe your door with a soft cloth and mild soap to remove dust and debris. A clean surface helps prevent scratches and ensures that adhesive hooks or magnetic hangers stick properly. Avoid harsh cleaners, which can dull or damage your door’s finish.
2. Skip the Nails and Screws
Avoid putting holes in your door by using over-the-door hangers, magnetic hooks, or removable adhesive strips instead.
- Over-the-door hangers are easy to use and don’t leave marks.
- Magnetic hooks are ideal for steel doors—they’re strong, reusable, and non-invasive.
- Adhesive hooks (like Command™ strips) come in various weight capacities and remove cleanly after the season.
3. Use a Wreath with a Soft Backing
If your wreath has a wire or rough backing, it could scuff your door’s surface. Add a felt or foam pad to the back or hang your wreath from a wide ribbon looped over the top of the door secured inside with a hook or tape.
3. Use a Wreath with a Soft Backing
If your wreath has a wire or rough backing, it could scuff your door’s surface. Add a felt or foam pad to the back or hang your wreath from a wide ribbon looped over the top of the door secured inside with a hook or tape.
4. Watch Out for Moisture
If you’re using fresh greenery, remember that moisture can cause discoloration, especially on wood doors. Keep greenery slightly away from the surface and mist lightly to prevent it from drying out. This simple step helps preserve both your decorations and your door’s finish.
5. Add Festive Touches Without Hanging Anything
If you’d rather skip adhesives altogether, focus on décor that complements your door instead:
- Place seasonal planters or lanterns on either side of your entry.
- Add a holiday doormat for a cozy touch.
- Stack weatherproof “presents” or use LED candles for added sparkle.
5. Add Festive Touches Without Hanging Anything
If you’d rather skip adhesives altogether, focus on décor that complements your door instead:
- Place seasonal planters or lanterns on either side of your entry.
- Add a holiday doormat for a cozy touch.
- Stack weatherproof “presents” or use LED candles for added sparkle.
Your front door is more than an entryway—it’s the first impression of your home. With a few simple precautions, you can decorate beautifully while preserving your door’s integrity.
At Lumbermen’s, we’re proud to supply doors that combine durability, energy efficiency, and style so that your home is ready to shine every season. To find a Lumbermen’s Door Dealer near you, click here.
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