How does one hang a metal ornamental piece on the outside vinyl panels?
 

I've searched the internet for the correct way to hang a metal ornament on the vinyl siding inside our lanai, but didn't see anything worthwhile. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Stainless screws and hit a stud if you can!

ACE Hardware sells a special hook, won't damage the vinyl.

OP, if you have vinyl siding you should also have OSB over the entire outside wall, therefore if the metal object is not real heavy you can hang anywhere. What i have done is to use a 1.5 inch stainless steel screw with a 1/2 inch spacer. Place the screw through your hook, place the spacer on the screw, and then screw the assembly into the wall just below the ridge in the siding. The spacer will allow you to tighten the screw without caving in the siding. I have also used the hooks that go into the horizontal groove of the siding and IMHO these work well for light duty.

We use these...
Vinyl-Siding-Hooks-Hanger-Decorations


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Thanks for all the suggestions.

They work great and no damage to siding.

Yes, these are the hooks we've been using for years for metal art, Xmas lights, wreaths and more on the vinyl siding.

We used something similar from Ace Hardware.

6" nail does never fail!

What would you use to hang chimes, plants etc. from the vinyl panels on the ceiling of the lanai?

You will need to get a stud finder and locate the roof truss that is above the vinyl ceiling. The roof trusses should be 2 feet center to center . You will need a fairly heavy hook screw depending on the weight of the plant

Vinyl Clips
 

Many choices

https://www.amazon.com/Wish-Hangers-...557279&sr=8-11

Ace hardware sells vinyl siding hooks.

Some vinyl panels on lanai ceilings are attached to OSB (oriented strand board sheathing, a bit like plywood), while in many places the vinyl is nailed to the rafters or roof trusses. If I’m hanging anything at all heavy from a ceiling, I want it to go directly into a rafter or truss, and I want a screw made for that that won’t easily pull out. Where are these trusses? Sometimes you can tell by looking for faintly discernible lines where the vinyl is attached to the trusses, but not always. If the vinyl is attached to the trusses and not at random to OSB, then you can easily find it with a stud finder, as there will be a line of nails every few inches. However, most people would need a ladder, electric drill, and electric screwdriver for this. Someone at Lowe’s or Home Depot can help you get the right screw.

I'd never screw directly into the vinyl siding. You have two options:
1) The vinyl siding hooks that everyone has been mentioning, or
2) if the metal hanging is relatively light, buy some heavy duty magnets on Amazon, stick them behind the vinyl siding, in the metal hanging will be supported by the magnetic field.
I recently used the magnet trick. It took a little time, but it was absolute best way of doing the job.

The answer to the question seriously resides in how heavy the item is. If heavy as in 10# or more, as someone said locate the studs. Other than that u may be able to find Command hooks that will work. Get the outdoor version.
Outdoor 2-Pack Slate Adhesive Wire Hook (2-lb Capacity) https://www.lowes.com/pd/Command-2-P...ook/1000028617

Hooks for vinyl siding
 

Do not put holes in the vinyl. Amazon has hooks for holeless hanging. They push up under the sliding panels and work very well. Spars h as them but only in large size. Putting holes in your siding will let water behind it, not a good idea

Vinyl siding hooks. They hold very well and can be slid left and right easily for adjustment. Use multiple hooks for heavier artwork. Search Amazon.

We have metal are hanging at entrance of our home and along wall of extended lanai using special hooks from ACE with is for hanging objects to vinyl siding up to 50 lbs; there are several but the one you want is the one that slides under vinyl in slit; the one that works best has this on the code 8 52463 00102. They work great without damaging your vinyl

great idea! thx for sharing-have just ordered some :coolsmiley:

Buy a stud finder at any hardware store there under 25$

ACE hanger for siding
 

The no hole hook. The model I have has a 5lb limit per hook.

Go to Ace hardware. They sell hooks that go on siding. They come in several sizes depending on the weight of the object. They seem to be the only place that has them. Good luck.

Make sure your metal wall hanging is clear coated to keep it from rusting.

You can buy clips on Amazon that slide up under the siding. No screws or holes. Holds up to 18 lbs.

You can purchase metal hangars that attach in the groove without puncturing the vinyl. I think I got mine from Ace

There are special siding hooks that you can buy at hardware stores, Lowe's, Home Depot, Amazon and the like.

They were invented by my cousin about 20 years ago. He was a home builder and homeowners were constantly asking him how to hang decorations on vinyl sided homes and there was nothing unless you wanted to void the siding warranty.

He invented and marketed these hooks and quit building homes.

US6932310B1 - Vinyl siding bracket and method of installation
- Google Patents

So really no way of not drilling through the ceiling vinyl it seems.

Vinyl siding hooks on Amazon $6.99 Prime
 

Vinyl siding hooks on Amazon $6.99 Prime
Amazon.com

It appears that hardly ANYONE bothers to read prior posts.

No wonder that so few husbands hear anything their wives say..........

SIGH.

Ace Hardware, we use them all the time. Don’t damage your siding.

Amazon has them. Works great.

Works very well

Before putting holes in your siding.....
 

I would suggest that you go to ACE Hardware before screwing anything into the siding. They sell a simple hook designed to hang items on your outside walls. Be aware that there are two different versions of the hooks. Only one worked on my siding. (Ace was good for the return.)

I agree Gracie.
:ohdear::ohdear:

I bought something recently and I took it with me to Ace Hardware and they helped me find the correct product to hang it on my Vinyl siding. I would not suggest putting a nail into your siding.

yep i have used these several times and they work great

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