You might be confused about how to hang Christmas lights from the stucco on your home's exterior.There are many ways to attach them to this coating.Attaching your lights with glue, double-sided tape, or plastic roof clips can be done after you find the right place to put them.
Step 1: If it has Styrofoam backing, lightly tap it on your stucco.
Styrofoam backing can be melted by hot glue.If the tap makes a muffled sound, you should not use hot glue.You're good to go if it sounds loud.If your stucco has Styrofoam backing and you still want to use hot glue, you can purchase a glue that will melt at a low temperature and use a gun with low- temperature settings.It's a good idea to avoid glues that have strong adhesive properties.
Step 2: If your stucco is painted, do not use hot glue.
Christmas lights can be attached to stucco with hot glue, but it can cause peeling on painted surfaces.Christmas lights should be run along unpainted areas.If you can't find a location that's painted, hang some or all of your lights with plastic roof clips.
Step 3: Light bulbs should be removed before you install your strings.
It will be easier to attach the light string.It makes it easier to avoid getting glue on the bulbs.You can easily screw the bulbs back in once the line is firmly in place.Turn the bulbs counterclockwise.
Step 4: There is a bead of glue.
You should do it to the side opposite of the clip.If you apply glue to the base of the sockets it can cause them to detach from their cords.Wait 2 minutes for the glue gun to heat up.To apply glue, lightly squeeze the glue gun'strigger.
Step 5: For 4 to 5 seconds, hold the light sockets to the wall.
Press the bead firmly in place to the wall when you apply it.After 4 to 5 seconds, remove it.Press on the sockets to make sure it sticks to the wall.
Step 6: Attach the light sockets to your home.
Work your way around the house clockwise or counterclockwise.Don't skip the lights on the way.To get the best results, place the light sockets an equal distance from each other.
Step 7: Use a heat gun to remove the light sockets.
You can heat the glue with a heat gun if you make a mistake.Remove it gently once it's soft.Remember, this will likely leave some glue behind, so try to place each sockets as accurately as possible the first time around.Light sockets can be removed at the end of the season or kept up year-round.A heat gun can be purchased from a home hardware store.
Step 8: The surface of your home is where you will install your lights.
Rub alcohol or tri-sodiumphosphate for the best results.To clean the stucco wall, apply a small amount to a microfiber cloth.Purchase rubbing alcohol from online suppliers.
Step 9: Attach the double-sided tape to the Christmas lights.
Attach the back of the tape to the first light.Make sure to press against your light for at least 30 seconds.It's important to buy a product that can hold as much weight as possible.Double-sided tape holds up well in windy areas.
Step 10: The Christmas light needs to be pressed against your home.
Press your Christmas light against the stucco wall after removing the cover on the remaining side of the tape.For a proper seal, hold it in place for 30 seconds.Attach double-sided tape to your Christmas lights and press them to the wall.It's a good idea to work around your home in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
Step 11: Purchase hooks or clips.
Purchase plastic light hooks or clips from an online supplier or visit a home hardware store.Simple hooks are the best way to connect your lights to the gutter.If you want to clip your lights tighter, purchase clip types.Attach the edge of the gutter with clip types.Make sure you have enough hooks for your lights.
Step 12: The light should be clipped to a shingle or gutter.
The first plastic hook you use should be over the edge of the gutter.It's a good idea to attach it to the shingle or edge if you don't have a gutter.Make sure you don't puncture holes in your siding or shingles.
Step 13: Continue attaching your Christmas lights.
You should go around your home in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction after the first light is out.After attaching a clip or hook, make sure it's secured.Don't skip the lights along the way.