How to Hang a Cork Board with String [7 DIY Steps]

To hang a cork board on your wall using string, first, attach D-ring hangers to the rear of your corkboard. Then, tie a length of string between the D-rings. With the corkboard ready for hanging, drill a pilot hole in your wall at the point where you wish the corkboard to hang. Insert a wall anchor into the pilot hole and drive a screw into the anchor. Now, you can loop the string over the screw and hang your corkboard.

7 Steps For Hanging a Cork Board with String

You can easily hang a cork board with string to give your room a special flair. By lengthening or shortening the string, you can show more or less of it, depending on your design aesthetic. Follow these foolproof steps to perfectly hang a bulletin board every time.

Attach Hangers to Your Cork Board

If your corkboard does not have a pair of loop hangers on the back (one on each side), then you will have to add them yourself to attach the string. The best choice for this is a pair of D-ring hangers. A set of D-rings will come with short screws so you can attach the rings to the back of your cork board.

• Inspect the back of your framed corkboard to see if it is equipped with loop hangers on both sides.
• If there are no existing hangers, attach two of these D-Ring hangers to the back of the board with the included screws.
• Position the D-ring hangers on either side, near the top of the board.
• Make sure the D-rings are level before screwing them into place.
• D-rings come with short screws that will not punch through the front of your cork board.

The screws included with most D-rings are less than ½ inch long. This means you should drive them in fully without any fear of the screw damaging the front of the cork board. If you are concerned, measure the thickness of your cork board before you drive the screws in.

Tie String to the Hangers

With the hangers in place, tie a length of string between the two D-rings. If your string is taut, the string itself will be hidden once the cork board is hung on the wall. If you tie a long length of string, it will be visible above the cork board. Using a long piece of visible string to hang your cork board can add a decorative element to the room where you hang the board.

• Tie string between the two D-rings on the back of the cork board.
• A short string will be invisible when the board is on the wall.
• Choosing a long, colorful string to hang your cork board can turn your bulletin board into a piece of decor.

If you opt for a longer string that will be visible when the board is hung, consider rustic twine or a colorful string. The choice depends on your design aesthetic and the theme of your space.

Decide on the Position of Your Cork Board

Where would you like the cork board to hang? When choosing a place on your wall, keep in mind that the board itself will hang lower than the screw you drive into your wall if you are using a long string. To get a good idea of the final position, hold the cork board up to the wall while choosing its location.

• Choose the location of your cork board.
• Remember, the hanging position of the board will be affected by the length of the string you’re using.
• Mark the point where a screw or hook must be driven into the wall.

Once you’ve picked the place where your cork board will hang, mark the point where you will drive in a screw to hold the board. Use a pencil so you can easily erase any remains of the mark later.

Drill a Pilot Hole in the Wall

Now that you’ve marked your wall, it’s time to pre-drill a pilot hole so you can safely insert a wall anchor. This step is essential when hanging a cork board on a brick or concrete wall. If you are hanging your board on drywall, you can skip this step by using self-tapping drywall anchors.

• If you are hanging the bulletin board on concrete, brick, or other masonry, use the drill bit included in this wall-hanging kit.
• When planning to hang your cork board on drywall, skip this step by choosing these self-drilling anchors.
• Consider this hook with a self-drilling anchor if you are hanging a cork board on a long string, where the hook will be visible.

When drilling a pilot hole, it’s simplest to choose a wall-hanging kit with an included drill bit. This ensures the hole you drill will be the right size for the anchor. If your kit does not come with an included bit, use a drill bit that is slightly smaller in diameter than the anchors.

Set an Anchor into the Pilot Hole

Now that you’ve drilled your pilot hole, gently tap the anchor into place using a hammer. If the anchor bends or won’t go into the wall with a few firm taps, drill a slightly larger hole. Once the screw is inserted, the anchor will expand and remain in place.

• Use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into the pilot hole.
• If the anchor refuses to go into the hole or bends, drill a slightly larger pilot hole.
• A self-tapping anchor or hook can be driven into the wall without a pilot hole.

If you are using self-tapping anchors, use a drill to drive them into the wall at this point. Self-tapping anchors do not require a pilot hole.

Drive a Screw or Hook Into the Anchor

With your anchor in place, drive a screw or hook into the wall anchor. If you are using a screw, make sure to leave ¼ inch of the screw protruding from the wall so that you can hang the cork board.

• Drive a screw or hook into the anchor set into your wall.
• If the hardware will be hidden when the board is hanging, use a screw.
• In the event your hardware will be visible (if you are hanging the board on a long string), consider using a hook from this kit for a more decorative appearance.

If the hardware you are using to hang the board won’t be visible once the board is in place, use a simple screw. However, if you are hanging your cork board on a long string and the hardware will be visible, a hook is often a much more attractive choice.

Hang Your Cork Board

After all that hard work, here’s the easiest part! Loop the string on the back of the cork board over your screw or hook. An anchored screw can hold upwards of 20 pounds (8 kilos), meaning your cork board will remain secure.

• Loop the string attached to your cork board over the screw or hook set in your wall.
• Adjust the string length as desired until the cork board hangs at the appropriate height.
• Make sure your cork board is level.

As a final step, make sure your cork board is level. Then, it’s set, secure, and ready for use.

Do Command Strips Work On Cork Board?

If you hang a cork board on drywall, wood paneling, or plaster, adhesive strips do an excellent job of keeping the board in place. Attach an adhesive strip to the rear of the corkboard on either side, then press the board into place on your wall.

• Command strips will hold a cork board in place on drywall, plaster, or paneled walls.
• Adhesive strips will not safely secure a board onto concrete, brick, or other masonry surfaces.

Command strips do not work well on brick, concrete, and masonry surfaces. Because these surfaces are porous, the adhesive will not achieve a good bond. Your cork board will fall after you hang it. When hanging a cork board on one of these surfaces, use anchored screws to keep it in place.

How Do You Hang a Cork Board on the Wall Using String?

The best way to use string to hang a cork board is to:

• Attach two D-rings to the rear of the cork board.
• Tie a string between the two D-rings.
• Mark the wall at the point where the cork board should hang.
• Pre-drill a pilot hole at the marked point.
• Gently hammer a wall anchor into the pilot hole.
• Drive a screw or hook into the pilot hole.
• Use the attached string to hang your cork board on the screw or hook.

By securely anchoring your hardware to the wall, you will be able to hang your cork board without fear of the screw pulling out. This protects your cork board and your wall, ensuring you have a sturdy, usable bulletin board.