How to Hang Skateboard Wall Art: The Complete Mounting & Display Guide

Last updated: October 2026 · By Stanislav Arnautov · Berlin

A skateboard deck is easy art to hang. It is narrow, it is a single flat piece of wood, and it already has holes in the right places. And yet the question I get most often is how to get it on the wall straight, without damaging the print, the wall or the deposit.

I hand-print every deckarts deck myself in Berlin, on 7-ply Canadian maple pressed in Butzbach, Germany. Everything ships from Berlin. The decks come bare, with nothing fitted on the back, so the way you hang them is your choice. This guide covers every method I know, with the real details of the three display products I sell, plus height, spacing and wall types.

In this guide

• Why a deck is easy to hang
• The ways to hang a skateboard deck
• Method 1: the horizontal wall mount
• Method 2: the 360° rotating mount
• Method 3: the floor stand
• Method 4: adhesive strips, hooks, shelves and screws
• The right height
• Diptychs, triptychs and gallery walls
• Wall types
• Mistakes to avoid
• The renter's playbook
• FAQ

Why a deck is easy to hang

Most wall art fights you. A large framed print hangs from a wire that wants to tilt, and glass makes it heavy. A deck is different in three ways:

• It is light and solid. It is a piece of 7-ply maple with a UV print on it. No glass, no frame, no wire.
• It is narrow. My decks are 85 × 20 cm, so they fit spaces a framed print never could: beside a door, between two windows, above a light switch.
• It already has holes. The truck holes are drilled through every deck, and a good mount simply uses them. You are not inventing a way to grip a smooth object.

I do not give a weight for a deck here, because it depends on the board. If you are unsure, put it on a kitchen scale and check the weight against whatever fixing you buy.

The ways to hang a skateboard deck

The right method depends on three things: can you drill, what is your wall made of, and do you want the deck flat to the wall or freestanding. Here they are side by side.

For most people I recommend one of the two mounts. In every case the rule is the same: one mount per deck.

Method 1: the horizontal wall mount

This is the mount I designed my display around. The deckarts horizontal wall mount is an acrylic block, usually black and sometimes clear, about 7.6 × 4.3 cm. Two stainless-steel threaded rods pass through the deck's truck holes and are secured with nuts and black cap nuts, so the deck sits just off the wall with a clean, floating look. It fits the standard 41 mm (1.625") truck-hole spacing, which includes every deckarts 85 × 20 cm deck.

What is in the box, per mount: one acrylic block, two stainless-steel threaded rods with nuts and black cap nuts, one wall screw and one wall anchor. It works on solid walls and drywall.

How many to order: one mount per deck. Mounts are sold singly, so a single deck needs 1, a diptych needs 2 and a triptych needs 3.

How to install it

1. Hold the deck where you want it and mark the mount position under the truck holes. Use a spirit level.
2. Drill a 5 mm (3/16") pilot hole at the mark and push in the wall anchor.
3. Screw the acrylic block to the wall.
4. Pass the threaded rods through the truck holes, then fit the nuts and the black cap nuts and tighten them.
5. Check that the deck is level.

Nothing is drilled into the deck, because the rods use the holes that are already there. To take the deck down, undo the nuts and lift it off.

Not sure whether to go horizontal or vertical? I compare both in How to Hang a Skateboard Horizontally or Vertically.

Method 2: the 360° rotating mount

If you like to change your mind, the 360° rotating wall mount is the one. It holds the deck by its edges with an extendable clamp, so nothing is drilled into the deck. The holder turns a full 360° on its wall plate, which means you can hang the deck vertically, horizontally or at any angle, and change it whenever you want a new look.

• Clamp: opens from about 11.4 cm to 25.4 cm, which covers every standard skateboard deck, including all deckarts 85 × 20 cm decks.
• Material and colour: durable PP plastic, black.
• In the box: one rotating mount and four screws with wall plugs.

The trade-off compared with the horizontal mount is that it is a bigger, plastic piece on the wall. The trade-off in its favour is the freedom to rotate the deck. And again, one mount per deck.

Method 3: the floor stand

Not everyone can or wants to drill. The deckarts floor stand lets you display one or more decks without mounting anything to the wall. It holds the decks vertically, leaning slightly back, and it is stable on any floor surface. It is 3D-printed in PLA plastic and fits all standard 8" skateboards, including every deckarts deck.

It is the best choice for renters, for a temporary display, or for anywhere a wall mount is not possible. The honest trade-off: it takes up floor space and does not give you the flat-on-the-wall look.

Method 4: adhesive strips, hooks, shelves and screws

These are the budget and special-case methods. I do not sell any of them, so check the manufacturer's weight rating yourself and weigh your deck first.

• Removable adhesive strips. They give a flat, hole-free look on a smooth, fully cured painted wall. Clean the wall first and follow the pack's instructions exactly. They are unreliable on textured wallpaper, fresh paint and flaking plaster, so match the method to the wall.
• A hook through the truck holes. One sturdy hook can hold a deck, but the deck sits proud of the wall and can swing. This gives a relaxed, casual look, not a gallery finish.
• A shelf or picture ledge. If you own several decks and like to swap them, a narrow ledge lets you lean them against the wall with no tools between changes. The ledge itself must be fixed securely. My guide to displaying decks without drilling covers lean setups.
• Screws straight through the truck holes. This is the industrial look: screws through the deck into wall plugs. It suits garages and workshops, but the screw heads show on the face of the deck, and it is not what I would do with a printed deck.

A note on protecting the art. These are printed maple art pieces, not street decks. Keep them out of long, direct sun, away from steamy bathrooms and damp rooms, and dust them with a dry, soft cloth.

The right height

Most people hang art too high. Galleries use a fixed rule, and it is worth borrowing: put the centre of the artwork at eye level, measured from the floor. The University of Windsor's gallery handbook gives 57–60 inches for most galleries, which is roughly 145–152 cm, measured to the centre of the work and not the top.

At home, the McMaster Museum of Art points out that the gallery standard is meant for people standing, and that art should relate to the furniture: in a room full of chairs, hang it to be seen from a seat. So:

• On an open wall: centre of the deck at roughly 145–150 cm.
• Above a sofa, sideboard, desk or bed: leave a modest gap above the furniture so the two read together. Hold the deck up and judge it.
• In a room where you mostly sit: go a little lower.

My best habit: mock it up first. Cut paper or card to the size of the deck (85 × 20 cm), tape it to the wall and live with it for a day. Move it around before you drill anything. I list more slips like this in my guide to five common mistakes when choosing skateboard art.

Diptychs, triptychs and gallery walls

A set of decks looks best with small, equal gaps, because the eye reads even spacing as design. My diptychs are 45 × 85 cm and my triptychs are 70 × 85 cm when hung side by side. Since each deck is 20 cm wide, that works out to about 5 cm between decks. Treat the whole set as one artwork and put its centre, not the centre of each deck, at your chosen height.

For the mounts: one per deck, so a diptych takes 2 mounts and a triptych takes 3.

The Van Gogh Almond Blossom triptych is a good example: three decks, one panoramic image, three mounts. Van Gogh painted Almond Blossom in February 1890 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, to celebrate the birth of his nephew, and the composition was influenced by the Japanese woodblock prints he collected.

The Hokusai Great Wave diptych is the two-deck version: two decks, two mounts.

For a gallery wall of separate decks, choose either a grid with identical gaps or a looser cluster, and lay everything out on the floor first. Cut a paper template for every deck and tape the whole arrangement to the wall before you drill a single hole. I walk through full layouts in my guides to skateboard wall art sets and the gallery wall.

Wall types

The wall decides the fixing. The mounts I sell come with their own screws, anchors or plugs (see each listing), but check that they suit your wall, and if they do not, buy a fixing that does.

Never use the hammer setting on tile, because it cracks it. Start slowly on old plaster. If you are not sure what your wall is, test in a spot that will be hidden behind the deck.

Mistakes to avoid

1. Hanging too high. Judge it from where you will actually see it.
2. Drilling before mocking up. Use paper first.
3. Uneven gaps in a set. Measure each one.
4. Guessing the wall type. Match the fixing to the wall.
5. Using too few mounts. One mount per deck, every time.
6. Putting the deck in direct sun or a steamy room.

The renter's playbook

• Safest: the floor stand. No holes, nothing to repair.
• A bit more committed: a mount. The horizontal mount needs only one 5 mm hole per mount, which is small to fill when you move out. Check your lease before drilling.
• The expensive mistake: indecision. Every "let me try one more position" adds a hole. Mock up with paper, then commit once.

Frequently asked questions

How do you hang a skateboard deck on the wall without damaging it?

Use a mount that holds the deck through its existing truck holes, like the deckarts horizontal wall mount, or one that clamps the edges, like the 360° rotating mount. Nothing is drilled into the deck either way. Avoid adhesives on the printed face and avoid drilling new holes in the maple.

How many mounts do I need?

One per deck, always. A single deck takes 1 mount, a diptych 2 and a triptych 3. Mounts are sold individually, and the decks come bare.

How high should skateboard wall art be hung?

Galleries put the centre of the artwork at about 57–60 inches (roughly 145–152 cm). At home, relate the deck to the furniture and to where people sit, and mock it up with paper first.

Can you hang skateboard wall art without drilling holes?

Yes. The floor stand needs no wall fixing at all. Removable adhesive strips are an option on a smooth, fully cured wall, but check the pack's weight rating against your deck.

How far apart should skateboard decks be spaced?

Small and equal. My diptychs and triptychs work out at about 5 cm between 20 cm-wide decks. Measure every gap.

What is the best way to display skateboard art in a rental?

The floor stand first, because nothing touches the wall. Next, a mount with a single small hole per deck, if your lease allows it.

Do you need to remove the trucks and wheels to hang a skateboard?

My decks are bare, with no trucks or wheels. The horizontal mount is designed for a bare deck, because its rods pass through the truck holes. The 360° mount clamps the deck's edges and fits decks from about 11.4 to 25.4 cm wide.

Can you hang a skateboard vertically?

Yes. The 360° rotating mount hangs a deck vertically, horizontally or at an angle, and the floor stand holds decks vertically.

What screws and anchors do you need?

Each deckarts horizontal mount comes with one wall screw and one wall anchor, and the 360° mount with four screws and wall plugs. Match them to your wall using the table above, and use a different fixing if the supplied one does not suit it.

Choose the piece for your wall

Pick a deck, then add one mount for each deck:

• Horizontal wall mount – the clean, floating display.
• 360° rotating wall mount – turn the deck to any angle.
• Floor stand – no drilling.
• Floral Bloom – a single deck; see my floral skateboard decks guide.
• Triptych collection – sets of three decks.

About the author

I am Stanislav Arnautov. I hand-print every deckarts deck in Berlin, on 7-ply Canadian maple, and I ship everything from Berlin. More in my complete guide to skateboard wall art.