Guide

How to Hang a Skateboard Deck on the Wall (Without Drilling It)

By FlowState Design Co. · September 30, 2026

A great deck graphic belongs on the wall, not under your feet or in a closet. The problem is that the most obvious way to hang one, screwing straight through the board, leaves permanent holes in the art. Here's how to display a deck so it looks clean, stays secure, and comes down in one piece whenever you want to ride it.

Why not just screw through the deck?

You can, and plenty of people do. But every screw leaves a hole in the graphic that never goes away. On a deck you love, a limited release, or a board signed by a rider, that's a real loss. The good news is you don't have to drill the board at all.

Your options, compared

• String or wire from one hook. The go-to method for most skaters. Loop cord through the truck holes at one end, hang it from a single picture hook, and you're done in five minutes for a couple of dollars. The deck uses holes it already has, and the wall gets one small nail hole. The tradeoff: the cord shows above the deck, and the board can tilt a little if it's bumped.
• Hardware through the truck holes. Bolts or standoffs through the existing truck holes hold the deck flat against the wall with no new holes. The bolt heads do sit on top of the graphic.
• Screws through the deck. Cheap and very secure, but it puts holes in the art and shows hardware on the graphic.
• Adhesive hooks or strips. No drilling at all, but they can peel paint or finish when they come off, and they aren't made to hold a board long term.
• Leaning on a ledge or shelf. No hardware on the board, but it takes up shelf space and can slide or get knocked over.

For most decks, string from a hook is the easy winner: quick, cheap, and nothing new goes through the board. If you'd rather not see any cord, go with standoffs through the truck holes.

How to hang it with string and a hook

1. Pick the spot. Eye level usually looks best. Keep it out of direct sunlight, which fades graphics over time.
2. Put in the hook. A single picture hook or nail rated for 10 pounds or more is plenty, since a deck weighs only a few pounds. Into a stud is best; otherwise use a drywall anchor.
3. Thread the cord. Pick the end you want on top. Run picture wire, paracord or a sturdy shoelace through the two truck holes nearest that end, from the back, and tie it off behind the deck.
4. Set the length. Leave just enough slack to reach the hook. A shorter loop shows less cord and keeps the deck closer to the wall.
5. Hang and straighten it. Hook the loop, then nudge the deck until it hangs straight. A small piece of removable putty behind the bottom end keeps it from swinging.

Tips for a great looking deck wall

• Hanging several decks? Keep the gaps between them even, and line up the tops, not the bottoms, since decks vary in length.
• Vertical works best for a single deck. A row of vertical decks makes a strong feature wall.
• Use the same cord and the same loop length on every deck so the row looks tidy.
• Dust with a dry microfiber cloth. Skip cleaners on the graphic.
• Keep it away from heaters and humid spots like bathrooms, which can warp the wood.

Common questions

What's the best way to mount a skateboard deck on the wall?

For most people, cord through the truck holes hung from a single picture hook. It adds no new holes to the deck and takes minutes. If you want the deck flat to the wall with no cord showing, use standoffs or bolts through the truck holes instead.

Can I hang a skateboard without drilling into the wall?

Yes, but with tradeoffs. Heavy duty adhesive hooks work on smooth walls for a light deck, though they can peel paint when removed. Leaning the deck on a picture ledge keeps hardware off the board, though most ledges still need a few screws. For anything long term, one small nail or hook is the safest bet, and the hole is easy to patch later.

Should I hang it vertically or horizontally?

Vertical shows off the full graphic and takes the least wall width, which is why most deck walls are vertical. Horizontal works over a desk, bed or doorway where you have width but not height; hang it from two hooks so it stays level.

How high should I hang it?

Put the middle of the deck around eye level, about 57 to 60 inches off the floor, the same rule galleries use for art. For a row of decks, line up the tops.

Can I still ride a deck after hanging it?

Yes. With string or a ledge, nothing is drilled or glued, so untie it, bolt on your trucks and go.