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Hang Christmas Lights Without Nails: Clear Adhesive Clips

Most leases say no nails, and string lights look best when they hang in a neat line. Clear adhesive clips hold the cord to the wall, a door frame or a window frame without a hole.

This set has 60 small clips, enough for a long swag across a living room wall.

Warm string lights hung across the wall of a small apartment living room beside a mini Christmas tree
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How it fits a small space

  • The clips are small and clear, so they barely show against the wall.
  • They hold thin cords such as fairy lights and string lights.
  • String lights are not included.

What to know before you buy

  • The adhesive is 3M VHB tape, which is very strong. It can lift paint when removed, especially on flat or cheap paint.
  • So do not treat it as damage-free. Press one clip on a hidden spot first and leave it for a few days.
  • Warm the clip with a hairdryer and peel the tape slowly and parallel to the wall when you take it down.

How to use it

  • Space the clips about every 12 to 18 inches so the cord does not sag.
  • Clean the wall with a dry cloth before you press a clip on. Dust stops the tape sticking.
  • Plan the swag with painter's tape first, then place the clips along it.

KGROTE 60-piece Christmas light clips

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