I use a metal wreath hanger and it's never scratched the door. What you can do is glue some felt to the back of the hanger if you can't find one already made.

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Thanks for the info. I have used a plastic over the door hanger. It didn't scratch the door but did scratch the frame. We are building a new house and I want to try to avoid scratches. I read online about nailing a small tack in the top of the door and then using ribbon to hang the wreath. Maybe I will try that.

Depending on how cold it is where you are, you can try the command hooks that aren't supposed to leave any marks.

Do you have a storm door? If so, you can use the magnetic wreath holders. One half goes on the outside of the door and the other half on the inside, so it clamps together.

I've been using a Command hook for seven years on my painted wooden front door for wreaths. I live in a temperate zone, but I have had no problems with the hook staying put. It's important to follow the directions, though.

I stopped using Command mounting hooks when two side-by-side framed prints inexplicably crashed to the floor, ripping paint off the wall and splintering the frames in a dozen pieces. Each print was held by TWO Command hooks as a safeguard and they were installed according to directions. ....back to the subject of mounting a wreath on your door. Could you drape a thin, wide ribbon over the top of your door and attach your outdoor wreath to one side and something of equal weight (indoor wreath or plaque) to the inside of the door so that each balances the other? This is the only abrasive approach I can suggest.

That's something I hadn't thought matildajane. That might just be what I'm wanting. Thanks for all the responses!

I like the thumbtack method mentioned above - metal door hangars are problematic. My other concern is the wreath itself swinging back and forth on a windy day or just over zealous kids. You can glue felt to the back of the wreath.

I like the thumbtack method mentioned above - metal door hangars are problematic. My other concern is the wreath itself swinging back and forth on a windy day or just over zealous kids. You can glue felt to the back of the wreath.

I like the thumbtack method mentioned above - metal door hangars are problematic. My other concern is the wreath itself swinging back and forth on a windy day or just over zealous kids. You can glue felt to the back of the wreath.

In re-reading my earlier suggestion, I noticed an error. Let me clarify: "Hanging wreaths or similar decor on both sides of an exterior door using equal weight objects held by a wide ribbon is the only NON-abrasive method that I can think of." I'm not keen about sticking thumb tacks into a goodlooking, pricey door even if it is on the unseen edge. (Overly picky perhaps but damage, after all, is damage whether obvious or hidden.) Realize that avoiding damage to the door is only one part of the equation. It's important to not disrupt the tight weather seal of the door and a thin, wide ribbon will do a good job of that.

In re-reading my earlier suggestion, I noticed an error. Let me clarify: "Hanging wreaths or similar decor on both sides of an exterior door using equal weight objects held by a wide ribbon is the only NON-abrasive method that I can think of." I'm not keen about sticking thumb tacks into a goodlooking, pricey door even if it is on the unseen edge. (Overly picky perhaps but damage, after all, is damage whether obvious or hidden.) Realize that avoiding damage to the door is only one part of the equation. It's important to not disrupt the tight weather seal of the door and a thin, wide ribbon will do a good job of that. If you use this method, it should be easy to equalize the weight of a lighter object. Let me know if you need suggestions.

I found some heavy duty hangers on QVC a few years ago. do no know if they still sell them, but thru research I found a brand call InterDesign power lock suction hooks. The hook locks down to keep it secure, not like an ordinary suction cup. My wreaths are very heavy so I use 2 each. They do not damage the door (mine is wood) and I have not had anything fall down. You press the back plate of the hook against the door or window, then lower the hook down, and it locks in place, no sliding.

I've had those suction hooks. Eventually they lose their suction and come crashing down. I like the thumbtack/fishing line method.

Have used command hooks for years for that. Work great!

In response to the magnet hangers: they are strong and sturdy BUT my door gets so warm in the morning that the weight of the metal hanger and wreath caused my latex exterior paint to stretch down the door. Keep that in mind I just finished sanding and repainting the door, coming here to looking for a solution.


I like the counter-weight idea, as I worry that the thumbtack method might have my wreath swinging to and fro on windy days.

Thanks for all the good ideas and input.

Have wooden double doors and don't want to use wreath hangers, don't want to put

nails in door. Command strips wouldn't work on door so any suggestions for wooden doors.

Look for a long one that hooks over the door, as suggested in the first reply on this thread.

What about wrapping yarn around the entire metal hanger? i love the two wreaths balancing with a thin wide ribbon but would the wreath itself move back and forth scratching the wooden door? just wondering.