Magnetic or Adhesive Hooks: What Is The Best Option For Hanging Cabinet Wreaths?

It is recommended to take time and care in choosing the ideal way to hang your cabinet wreaths and to also pair the hangers to the wreaths. An un-hung wreath and a hook that is too over-the-top can cause the décor to look mismatched. Hooks that cause damage to the cabinet, gets removed, or leaves some residue behind can also be problematic. There are two main branches of removable hooks: hinge hooks and adhesive hooks. Each of these has its own pros. Knowing where each one is most useful will allow you to select the most appropriate option and keep your wreaths aesthetically pleasing year-round.

Magnetic Hooks: Ideal For Metal Cabinets

If you need to decorate metal surfaces such as appliance fronts, lockers, or metal pantry doors, magnetic hooks are excellent. Best of all, these hooks leave no marks. When it comes time to reposition or take them down, it can all be done without residue or hassle. Since they are held in place by magnets, it also offers a bit more versatility. This is great for oversized wreaths or more intricate decorations as well.

Another great thing about magnetic hooks is their durability. Unlike glue hooks that weaken due to humidity and to changes in temperature, magnetic hooks do not lose strength. This is especially advantageous in the kitchen since the steam released during cooking can loosen glue adhesive. Magnetic hooks come in styles that fit most modern kitchen decors, including black, brushed nickel, or white enamel.

Practical tip: If you are looking for the highest versatility and long term durability, magnetic hooks work best for metal cabinets or surfaces you don’t mind glue damage.

Adhesive Hooks: Best for Painted Wood Cabinets

Most homeowners have cabinets that are either painted or stained wood. That is the scenario where adhesive hooks are most viable. High quality, clear adhesive hooks are specially designed to stick to smooth wood surfaces, and they make for an exceptional hanging solution that is virtually invisible. For renters, or in general for anyone looking for a damage-free low commitment solution, these hooks stick firmly to the surface, and yet they are designed to be released with no adhesive residue whenever a change is in order.

Adhesive hooks are super handy because they are super handy because they serve multiple purposes, are affordable, and are accessible. They sell a ton of hooks in different designs, styles, strengths, and sizes, so it is super convenient to find what you need to fit your wreath design and it’s weight. These hooks are more than strong enough for lightweight wreaths, as is the case with many faux greenery wreaths or minimalist hook wreaths. You can find out how strong these hooks can stick based on their suggested weight ratings, but they need to be stuck to a clean, dry area.

Adhesive hooks are not moisture resistant, however. If the area is in the bathroom and gets steamy, the glue can weaken and the hooks will likely fall off. If that’s the case, we recommend bathroom hooks or outdoor hooks, as those are built for moisture exposure.

Quick Note: If you want to protect the wood finish on cabinets to create a seamless look, use putty and removable adhesive hooks.

Your Choose of Option:

Your choice really comes down to two things: the weight of your wreath and the material of the cabinets.

Metal cabinets: magnetic hooks will work best.

Stained or painted wood: adhesive hooks tend to work best because they’re removable without damage.

If your wreath is lightweight: adhesive hooks work very well.

If you wreath is heavy or layered: you’re best off using stronger magnetic hooks for a more secure hold. If your cabinetry is non-metal, though, we recommend using higher-strength, moisture-resilient adhesive hooks specifically meant for heavy-duty use.

Conclusion

As we’ve established, hooks of all kinds, magnetic and adhesive, serve equally well in their functionality of hanging wreaths on cabinets in the kitchen. Where hanging method and ease of maintenance and protection of the kitchen and wreaths is the focal point, they will certainly coexist.