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how to hang things on brick

Author

Sarah Parker

Updated on June 12, 2026

A: Devices called brick clips or brick hangers allow people to hang pictures, mirrors and other objects on walls without drilling into the brick. Two examples are Brick Clips by a company called Tuopu (10 for $14.99 on Amazon) and OOK Brick Hangers (two for $2.48 at Home Depot).

Do Command Strips work on brick?

Will Command™ Products stick to brick? No. Command™ Products are intended for mostly smooth surfaces such as those listed above. However, our products will stick to painted, smooth cinder block (the type found inside many school and office buildings).

What sticks to brick for hanging?

If you don’t want to go to all that work and merely want to stick something to a brick or to a brick wall, you will need a strong adhesive. There are only a couple of glues that are rated strong enough to use with brick: Gorilla Glue and Rhino Glue.

Is there a tape that sticks to brick?

Gorilla tape sticks to smooth, rough and uneven surfaces, including wood, stone, stucco, brick, metal and vinyl. Gorilla Tape, for the Toughest Jobs on Planet Earth®.

Does double sided tape stick to brick?

This tape is double-sided and permanent so it is long lasting. The tape measures 24.4 mm x 1.51 m. This tape comes packaged on a handy roll so that it smoothly unwinds off. This tape can adhere to outdoor and indoor surfaces like walls, poles, terracotta, brick and more.

Do Command hooks work on brick walls?

Do command hooks work on brick walls? Command stips only work on bricks if the brick is painted, and not too rough. Think more on the lines of painted concrete block, much smoother, rather than a rougher brick. The issue is the surface area the adhesive has to have enough flat smooth surface to grip onto.

Can you put a nail in brick?

The nail can be used to hang a picture or to secure decorations, such as Christmas lights. Using a hammer to pound the nail into the brick is not an option because the nail will chip the brick and will not hold. But a nail can be inserted into a brick wall if you use the proper procedure and tools.

How do you hang a wreath on brick without drilling?

Simply hook the bottom of the hanger underneath the bottom edge of the brick, and then using your thumb stretch and hook the top of the hanger to the top edge of the brick. It’s that simple and you are ready to hang your décor.

How do you hang garland on brick without drilling?

Adhesive hooks are the best option if you don’t want to drill into brick but you can’t find brick clips that match your brick pattern. Purchase some adhesive hooks from your local hardware or big box store.

Does gorilla tape come off brick?

A. Definitely. Gorilla Tape is designed to stick to rough surfaces including wood, stucco, plaster, brick, metal and more.