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Hanging Up Speakers Without Drilling Holes

Hanging speakers can improve the surround-sound home theater experience while economizing household space. For this reason, many speakers have built-in hangers or pre-drilled keyholes designed to suspend them from a wall mount. Unfortunately, some landlords frown upon drilling holes into the wall. You can use large, heavy-duty picture hooks to hang speakers without creating holes. To avoid property damage, choose picture hooks designed to support the weight of your speakers.

Things You'll Need

  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Clean rag
  • Adhesive picture hook
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Instructions

    • 1

      Choose a smooth surface on which to hang the speakers. Picture hooks will not properly adhere to rough surfaces such as brick, fabric or textured paint.

    • 2

      Wash the area thoroughly with rubbing alcohol, using a clean rag. The rubbing alcohol will remove grease and dirt that could interfere with adhesion. Allow the area to dry thoroughly before proceeding.

    • 3

      Remove the adhesive backing from one of the picture hooks. Press it on the clean area of the wall firmly but carefully.

    • 4

      Hang the speaker from the hook.

    • 5

      Repeat the entire process for each speaker you need to hang.