• browse by
    • natural living
    • food from scratch
    • handmade home
  • about
  • blog masterclass
  • our farmhouse
  • handmade home
    • Farmhouse Decorating
    • Learn to Sew
    • Sewing Projects
    • Builds and DIYs

Check out my FREE blogging success masterclass

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
Farmhouse on Boone

Farmhouse on Boone

Finding beauty in our everyday life in the farmhouse

  • browse by
    • natural living
    • food from scratch
    • handmade home
  • about
  • blog masterclass
  • our farmhouse
  • handmade home
    • Farmhouse Decorating
    • Learn to Sew
    • Sewing Projects
    • Builds and DIYs
Home | Our Farmhouse | How to Hang Plates on a Wall

How to Hang Plates on a Wall

September 24, 2017 by Lisa 16 Comments

Sharing is caring!

2861 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

Learn how to hang plates on a wall with this simple trick. Plates on a wall are pretty in a dining room or kitchen. Follow my simple trick below for hanging plates on a wall without plate hangers.

white stoneware plates hanging on a wall - how to hang plates on a wall tutorial

Learn how to hang plates on a wall, simply and easily, with this tutorial.

Watch the video below to see me explain the process in my own dining room.

This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here.

Plates as subtle wall art

I tend to be a minimalist when it comes to decor. Gallery walls can be done well by many, but when I do them in my home, they just look cluttered.

I am not the kind of person that thinks every single wall in a house needs something on it to be complete.

A simple plate arrangement with a few farmhouse plates looks subtle and minimal.

They add a little interest without making me feel like I am in a Cracker Barrel.

I have three ironstone plates on either side of the window seat in our dining room. For tips on where to find plates like this see my post on How to Find Farmhouse Decor at the Thrift Shop.

I usually only pay a couple bucks for each plate.

Tips for Hanging Plates On A Wall:.

  • Make sure the back of your plate is very clean so the adhesive has a clean surface to attach to.
  • If you have small children in your home, you could hang the plates with a hook rather than a nail for more stability and a less likely hood of a child hitting a plate down.
  • Find beautiful plates on the thrift store or antique store. You can find my Farmhouse Antique Shopping Tips here.

How To Hang Plates On A Wall Video Tutorial

Hanging plates on a wall is easy and I love just how beautiful and simple it looks.

I get THESE disc adhesives on Amazon Prime. I know there are lots of other ways to do it, but these are so simple to use.

adhesive disk on the back of a stoneware plate - how to hang plates on a wall

How To Hang Plates On A Wall Tutorial

Step One

Make sure the back of the plate is super clean. Any dust or grime will prevent the glue on the disk from sticking like it should.

Step Two

With a little warm water, activate the glue on the back of the discs.

Do this by dipping a few fingers in a little water and then rubbing the back of the adhesive plate discs.

Allow the wet glue to set up for 3-5 minutes.

Step Three

Center the disc on the back of the plate. Make sure that the d-ring hardware is straight, also.

Allow the plate disc to sit on the plate for 24 hours.

Step Four

To hang the plate, drill a drywall screw into the wall, leaving it about 1/4″ from going all the way in.

Slip the d-ring hardware right onto the screw.

Make sure to use wall anchors if you have plaster walls, or if you aren’t screwing into a stud.

You could also use a small hook, like this, instead of a drywall screw, if you’re worried about something, or someone (ie kids ;)) knocking the plate of the wall.

farmhouse plates hanging on a wall above a dresser

What size adhesive disc do you need for your antique plates?

1 1/4″ for plates up to 4 in diameter

2″ for plates up to 6 in diameter

3″ for plates up to 8 in diameter

4″ for plates up to 12 in diameter

5 1/2″ for plates up to 6.5 lbs in weight

(Sizes taken directly from the packaging for the Invisible English Disc Adhesive Large Plate Hanger.)

Shop this post

I have never had one of these discs fall off one of they plates. The hold is super strong.

Tell me in the comments below…where are you planning to hang some plates in your home?!

Thank you for stopping by the farmhouse!

[thrive_lead_lock id=’10866′]Hidden Content[/thrive_lead_lock]

Check out more farmhouse decor inspiration:

  • Farmhouse Summer Porch Ideas – Summer Decorating
  • Victorian Farmhouse Living Room Decor Reveal
  • New Rug for the Dining Room | Farmhouse Dining Room Decor
  • How to Make a Lavender Wreath DIY Farmhouse Decor
  • Spring Farmhouse Decorating Ideas- Entryway

Pin it for later

Learn How to Hang Plates on a Wall With This Simple Trick

This post was updated July 2019

Filed Under: Design, Our Farmhouse Tagged With: DIY, Tutorials

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Comments

  1. Annie says

    September 27, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    Hi Lisa,
    I just wanted to say that these plate hangers have to be the best invention EVER !!!
    I discovered these at Hobby Lobby. Even though they can be a bit pricey, they are well worth the cost because they don’t damage the plate. I’ve used those wire thingy things and they chewed up the edges of my Grandma’s antique platter and then it never hung straight. Super gluing soda pull tabs was not an option either. These are perfect.
    Thank you for sharing this product with your readers. I love when you demonstrate ideas via video. BTW you look so cute in your videos.
    Annie

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      October 2, 2017 at 2:43 am

      Glad to hear others agree these are awesome! 🙂 And great tip about Hobby Lobby. I didn’t realize they sold them there.

      Reply
  2. Donna says

    September 29, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    I have several plates hung with the traditional “spring” mounting. Basically you stretch the metal hanger across the plate in 4 corners. A,d while this works well, the “hooks”

    Reply
  3. Donna says

    September 29, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    The pop up for western union is VERY ANNOYING. It would not let me finish my comment on my phone!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      October 2, 2017 at 2:40 am

      Oh, so sorry about that Donna! 🙁

      Reply
  4. Donna says

    September 29, 2017 at 6:20 pm

    To continue my comment: the “hooks” ate very visible & I have not been able to find them for my larger serving platers. This project solves both those problems thank you! I also appreciate the comment about being able to find the disc locally.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      October 2, 2017 at 2:41 am

      I hope this solution is better for you! The discs are super simple and work great! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Holly says

    August 18, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    Love this idea! Thank you :). Did you use the 5.5 inch hanger for your ironstone platters?

    Reply
  6. Elaine says

    August 11, 2019 at 3:14 pm

    I want to hang some talavera plates on the wall above my stove and below the hood. I’m concerned about the glue drying out from the heat from the stove. Have you had any experience with these hangers above a stove?

    Reply
  7. ELYSE says

    June 3, 2020 at 6:25 am

    Nice video and demo on how to use these. I have so many plates on hangers and I hate the way it looks. Immediately went to Amazon and ordered the last two.

    Reply
  8. Kellie says

    June 24, 2021 at 11:18 am

    Hi there just finding you. Loved your video on Contentment with your home. I’m looking for a plate wrack for the wall that you showed in that video. Did you buy it new?

    Reply
  9. Elaine Morehead says

    September 10, 2022 at 12:13 pm

    I want to hang blue and white plates on a wall that is at the end of our bathtub.Wire plate hangers do not fit two of the plates due to their shapes.Will these stay in spite of the moisture.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 14, 2022 at 5:52 pm

      I’m not sure. We’ve always had them hanging in low moisture areas, like the dinning room.

      Reply
  10. Linda says

    June 21, 2023 at 7:24 pm

    I have also purchased them at Hobby Lobby when they were on sale and are 100% satisfied.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      June 22, 2023 at 10:46 am

      Great to hear! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply

Hello! I’m Lisa

I’m so glad you’re here! Join me and my family as we find beauty in our everyday life in the farmhouse: food from scratch, natural living and a handmade home.

more about lisa

Join Our Simple Living

community
From scratch recipes, natural living tips, and handmade projects straight to your inbox.

Popular

overhead photos of sourdough cinnamon rolls covered in a cream cheese icing in a white baking dish with a white plate with a cinnamon roll to the right

Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

no knead sourdough bread loaf with leaf design on a white countertop with a dark blue towel

No-Knead Sourdough Bread

sourdough bagels on a white platter with a cream cheese on a plate

Homemade Sourdough Bagels

How to Sew a Slipcover for a Wingback Chair

never miss a post

About Lisa

I’m so glad you’re here! Join me and my family as we find beauty in our everyday life in the farmhouse: food from scratch, natural living and a handmade home.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

natural living

  • DIY Natural Whipped Body Butter
  • Best Diaper Rash Cream
  • Homemade Facial Serum With Essential Oils

food from scratch

  • No-Knead Sourdough Bread
  • Homemade Sourdough Bagels
  • How to Make a Perfect Roasted Chicken

handmade home

  • Farmhouse Decorating
  • Simple Sewing Series
  • Builds and DIYs

Copyright © 2023 | Privacy Policy | Design by Grace + Vine Studios