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How to secure a garland to stairs please?

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WellTidy · 16/11/2020 11:32

I'd like to buy this extra long White Company garland to use in a very similar way to the way they have in the photos - albeit that my staircase isn't nearly as grand. But it is a similar shape, spindles, handrail etc.

How would i secure it though please? I've only ever laid a garland on a mantlepiece before, but I do fancy having something lovely on the stairs.

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TheEmojiFormerlyKnownAsPrince · 16/11/2020 11:33

Tie wraps?

I don’t like gsrdlsnds on the bannister, it makes it hard to hold.

I weave them in and out of the spindles.

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RelightMyPfizer · 16/11/2020 11:35

Florists wire- you can see it in the picture- they have used green you can get silver Amazon or Ebay
But I use a visible ribbon- gingham but whatever colour suits the garland and add bows onto the finials

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WellTidy · 16/11/2020 12:12

aaaah. I hadn't thought about the handrail being difficult to hold as you walk up and down the stairs. I may have to put it at the base, so along the bottom of the spindles instead, like in this pin which I hope you can see. Would the florist wire work with that, do you think please?

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TeamEponine · 16/11/2020 12:17

I use some Christmas ribbon that kind of matches the garland, and then it hangs slightly under the handrail, meaning it can still be used.

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TrickyD · 16/11/2020 14:08

Florists wire will work both from the handrail and along the base. I use the handrail, tying every third bannister, then use red ribbon with bows to cover the wire.

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WellTidy · 16/11/2020 14:13

Thank you. I am hoping to find a cheaper (but equivalent) garland, but having no luck. I am not at all creative, I need to buy something complete already and then put it straight up. Fingers crossed.

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BeeyatchPlease · 16/11/2020 14:20

I secure mine to the bottom of my bannister with green cable ties.

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thelegohooverer · 16/11/2020 14:55

I put mine along the base of the stairs as well. It’s a lot easier to get it to sit right as well. I’ve always used green ribbon but I might use wire this year as my dc are older and not as curious and touchy feely now.

It’s a lovely garland op.

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bilbodog · 16/11/2020 15:11

Use cable ties - brilliant!

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YorkieTheRabbit · 16/11/2020 15:16

I secure mine with ribbon, at the bottom of the spindles so the handrail is clear. I hang it so that it swags rather than straight up, I think it looks nicer that way Smile

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Happierwithouthim · 16/11/2020 15:50

@bilbodog

Use cable ties - brilliant!

Just about to say the same thing!
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WellTidy · 16/11/2020 16:01

Thanks all. I think I will use cable ties - they may be a better option with a thicker, heavier garland. I am also likely to be putting it up on my own so they might make it easier.

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SpamIAm · 16/11/2020 16:02

Garland ties

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orangenasturtium · 16/11/2020 16:08

I wind lights around the spindles then attach foliage to the lights. I've used a multitude of things to attach them in the past, ribbon, wire, thread, clear cable ties, the leaves hide whatever I use.

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openupmyeagereyes · 16/11/2020 19:32

I weave mine through the bottom of the spindles and use red ribbon tied in bows at a few intervals to secure it.

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alseb · 16/11/2020 21:12

I use cotton thread to hold the garland to the spindles

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 16/11/2020 21:35

Cable ties - long clear plastic slightly rubbery ones that can be re-used .
Then a ribbon to ponce it up a bit .

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PaddyF0dder · 16/11/2020 21:47

We just use really big cable ties. And then cover it over with ribbon.

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DramaAlpaca · 16/11/2020 21:50

Another vote for cable ties. My garland is quite heavy and cable ties are the only things that holds it up.

I'm making a note to buy some green ones as a pp suggested.

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CherryPavlova · 16/11/2020 21:52

Depends on the stairs. I make ours and use florist wire and ribbon to wrap as I go.

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BeaLola · 17/11/2020 00:40

Gardeners twine from garden centre or similar

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anibendod · 17/11/2020 06:33

we use the reuseable cable ties that have been mentioned, got ours from the range. Think we needed 2 packs as the spindles our our stairs are very chunky

We put our garland at the bottom of the spindles, and hang baubles in the spaces between the spindles (hung off push pins pushed into the underside of the handrail). Always a talking point with visitors

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WellTidy · 17/11/2020 08:27

ani do you have a photo by any chance please? Sounds lovely!

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anibendod · 17/11/2020 19:26

@WellTidy

sorry it's not the best shot, had to screen grab one of my old fb posts as I don't have any pics on this laptop. It looks fuller these days since I learnt the tip about putting a plainer, cheap garland beneath it to 'pad' it out. If I remember, I'll take a picture for you when I decorate this weekend

How to secure a garland to stairs please?
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BathshebaWasOnTheRoof · 17/11/2020 19:31

I use dental floss. It’s really strong and doesn’t show against white paintwork.

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