How to Hang a Skateboard on a Wall

Co-authored by Gino Colucci

Last Updated: January 11, 2023 References

Skateboards can be fun to ride but they can also be used as unique wall decoration. Whether you want to hang up a retired skateboard or one that you use regularly, there are ways that you can do so attractively, creatively, and conveniently.

However, not everyone wants to drill holes for nails or bolts on the wall. And if you’re one of these people, don’t worry because I have a good way to do it. Let’s see how to hang skateboard on wall without nails.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Hanging a Skateboard Deck with Fishing Line

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Remove your skateboard's trucks. Turn your skateboard on its side. Use a pair of pliers to hold 1 of the bolts on 1 of your trucks in place. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the corresponding screw on the top side of the board. Twist the screwdriver until the screw is completely out. Repeat this 3 more times to remove 1 truck, and then remove the other truck using the same method.^{[1]
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Feed a piece of fishing line through the holes in your deck. Locate the 2 screw holes closest to 1 end of the skateboard deck. Then, cut off 1 foot (0.30 m) or so of fishing line with a pair of scissors. Hold the deck with the underside facing you and feed 1 end of the fishing line through 1 hole. Then, feed it back towards you through the other hole.^{[2]
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- The screw holes in your deck are there because they previously allowed screws to hold the deck and trucks together.
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Tie a knot with the ends of the fishing line. Fishing line can be slippery, so make sure to tie a knot that will hold, such as a granny knot. Don't tie it too close to the holes in the deck, but instead provide a little slack between the knot and the deck to make hanging it easier.^{[3]
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Hammer a nail into the wall and hook the fishing line on it. Hold a nail against a point on your wall where you'd like the top of the deck to be located. Then, use a hammer to carefully hammer the nail into the wall.^{[4]
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- If you're hanging multiple skateboard decks, you may want to use measuring tape and a pencil to find out where on the wall the boards should be hung in order to be evenly spaced out.
- After measuring your ideal height, measure the width of your skateboard to hang on wall. Plot the figures on the markings you made, and don’t forget to leave around a 2″ gap between to keep the skateboards from looking congested.
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Hang the fishing line from wall hooks to avoid making holes. Instead of hammering a nail into the wall after you've tied a knot in the fishing line, use a pencil to draw a horizontal line on the wall that's level with the floor where you'd like your skateboard to be hung. Press a command hook, or something similar, onto the center of the line. Then, hang your fishing line on the hook.^{[5]
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- If you can't make holes in your walls, this may be a great alternative.

Method 2

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Using Wall Mounts to Display Skateboard Decks

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Drill a hole in the wall and insert a wall anchor. Use a drill to drill a hole in the wall where you'd like your deck to be hung. Then, insert a plastic wall anchor into the hole to ensure that it effectively holds the weight of the deck.^{[6]
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- Use a deep scan stud finder before drilling into your wall to make sure you don't drill into any plumbing or wiring.
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Secure your deck display to the wall with a screw. Your deck display should come with a screw. Hold the display against the wall and line up the hole at the center with the hole you drilled in the wall. Use a drill or screwdriver to screw the screw into the wall through the hole in the display.^{[7]
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Twist the bolts towards the wall and slide your board onto the display. Once the display is secured to the wall, twist the 2 bolts that came with the display on each of the posts sticking out from the display. Then, align the 2 screw holes nearest to the end of your deck with the posts and slide it on.^{[8]
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Twist the T nuts onto the display. Twist the 2 T nuts that came with the display onto either post until they're snug against the deck. This should securely hold the deck in place and keep any part of it from touching the wall.^{[9]
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Method 3

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Using a Rope to Store a Skateboard on a Wall

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Cut a 25 in (64 cm) piece of thick rope. Get a strong, durable rope that won't break over time under the weight of your skateboard. Opt for a rope that's at least ¹⁄₄ inch (0.64 cm) in diameter for best results. Use a ruler or measuring tape to measure about 25 inches (64 cm) and use a sharp knife to cut the rope at this point.^{[10]
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Tie a knot on each end of the rope and burn them. Tie a simple knot each end of your piece of rope and pull the ends tight. Carefully hold a lighter just under 1 end for a couple of seconds to burn it, and then repeat this process of the other end. This should help to keep the ends of the rope from fraying.^{[11]
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Mark where you want to hang the skateboard on your wall. Use a pencil and a ruler to mark 2 horizontal lines on your wall. These lines should be equal in height but about 14 inches (36 cm) apart.^{[12]
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Push screws through the knots and screw them into the wall. Push a screw through the center of 1 of the knots and screw it into 1 of your marked spots with a screwdriver. Repeat this on the other side. Then, you can hang up your board vertically on the rope by 1 of its trucks.^{[13]
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Community Q&A

Question

How do you store your skateboard?

Drew Hawkins1

Community Answer

One simple way is to hang it up on your wall with some fishing line until you're ready to take it down and use it. Start by taking off your skateboard's trucks. Then, locate the 2 screw holes closest to 1 end of the skateboard deck. Cut off 1 foot (0.30 m) or so of fishing line with a pair of scissors. Hold the deck with the underside facing you and feed 1 end of the fishing line through 1 hole. Then, feed it back towards you through the other hole. Tie a knot with the ends of the fishing line and then hammer a nail into your wall to hang it from. You can also use wall hook like a command hook if you don't want to make holes in your wall. Whenever you want to use the board again, just take it down, cut off the string, and reinstall the trucks.
Question

How do you display skateboards on a wall?

Drew Hawkins1

Community Answer

A super-clean looking way is to use wall mounts so the decks look like they're floating on the wall. Use a drill to drill a hole in the wall where you'd like your deck to be hung. Then, insert a plastic wall anchor into the hole so it can support the weight of the deck. Most deck displays come with a screw to hold it onto the wall. Hold the display against the wall and line up the hole at the center with the hole you drilled in the wall. Use a drill or screwdriver to screw the screw into the wall through the hole in the display. Then, you can twist the 2 bolts that came with the display on each of the posts sticking out from the display and align the 2 screw holes nearest to the end of your deck with the posts so you can slide it on. Finish the job by twisting the 2 T nuts that came with the display onto either post until they're snug against the deck.
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How heavy is a skateboard?

Drew Hawkins1

Community Answer

The average skateboard deck weighs between 1-2 kg (2.205-4.409 lb), depending on the make and model. With the trucks attached, usually a skateboard weighs between 2 and 5 kg (6.614-11.0231). Of course, there's going to be a lot of variation based on the length and thickness of your board, but generally, a standard skateboard will fall between these specs. If you're trying to hang your board up on a wall, make sure you use something strong enough to support the weight. For instance, if you use fishing line, make sure it's strong enough to hold the board. If you use a wall hook, choose a heavy duty one that can hold it. You can also take off the trucks to help cut down on the weight of the board.

Warnings

You may hurt yourself if you aren't familiar with working with tools. Be careful, and make sure to ask for someone's help if you need to.

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