How to Hang a Wreath on a Storm Door

The gap over the top

To hang wreath on storm door, open it and look at the gap over the top. A hanger that fits a wood door is often too thick here, and the door will not close. Use a thin hanger, and only while the wreath stays light enough for it.

Check to see if the product fits the space before you buy hardware. Storm doors often sit close to the frame, weather stripping, or the main entry door behind them. Even a small hook can rub if the top clearance is tight.

Close it before the greens go on

Slide the thin hanger over the top edge and center it. Close the door slowly. If it rubs, catches, or will not latch, take the hanger off. Do not add the wreath yet.

When the door still latches, put the wreath on the outside hook. Open and close it again. The boughs need to be clear of the handle, the latch, and the frame. Hanging wreath on storm door still has to leave that latch clear, because this door opens all day.

Look at the wreath from the walkway before you finish. If it sits too low, it may hit the handle. If the wreath is too high, the hanger may pull forward or rub the top frame causing damage.

When there is no gap

Some storm doors have almost no space at the top. A ribbon over the frame will hold a light wreath, but make sure the door still opens. An outdoor hook is a last try on a smooth metal rail, and only when the package weight covers the wreath. Skip adhesive on loose paint.

If the door has a narrow metal rail, clean and dry the surface before using any removable hook. Cold weather, moisture, and repeated opening can weaken adhesive, so test the hold before leaving the wreath up.

Ribbon can work, but it still needs a place to sit without getting pinched. Tie it flat over the top edge and check that the door closes without pulling the ribbon tight against the frame.

When the panel is glass

A magnet pair is a different job. Those steps are on hanging wreath on glass door. If the magnets slip, the pane may be too thick. You may need to move the wreath to the wood or metal door behind the storm door.

Many storm doors use glass or insulated panels, and not every magnet pair will grip through them. If the magnets do not snap together firmly, do not add more weight. A sliding or weak magnet can scratch the panel or drop the wreath.

If the storm pane is removable, also check that the hanger, ribbon, or hook does not interfere with how the pane sits in the frame. The best way to secure the glass in the door is to  check that all fasteners are secure around the glass pane and the supporting hanger doesn't affect the glass.

After it is up

In wind, run clear fishing line from the lower greens to the hook so the wreath does not spin. A thin hanger may be what is needed or is at least enough to show door wreaths on a storm door.

Check the display after the first day, especially if the entry gets heavy use. Look for rubbing at the top edge, movement near the latch, or greens pressing against the frame.

If the hanger shifts or the wreath swings every time the door opens, take it down and use a lighter piece, a different support, or the main door behind the storm door instead.

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