Can you pin an American flag to a wall?

The union should always be displayed in the upper left corner of the American flag. According to the U.S. Flag Code, the proper way to hang a U.S. flag from a wall is to always keep the union on the observer’s left. For example, when the flag is displayed horizontally, the stars will be in the uppermost left corner.

Is it disrespectful to nail a flag to a wall?

Hang the flag vertically by its grommets. Check the side of the flag with the union for grommets, or the metal loops at the corners used to fly the flag from a pole. Use push pins or nails to hang the flag vertically from the grommets. Don’t pierce the flag itself with nails. They would damage and disrespect the flag.

Can I nail a flag to the wall?

In the case of a wall displaying the American flag, it must be hung with the Union (stars) at the top or highest point. It can be hung either vertically or horizontally, but the stars can never be displayed on the bottom of the Stars and Stripes, no matter the case.

How do you display the American flag on a house?

When a flag is displayed vertically in a window or against a wall, the union field should be uppermost and to the flag’s right. (The flag’s right is the observer’s left.) When a flag is displayed from the front of a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff, unless the flag is at half-staff.

How do you display an American flag outside?

Hang flag vertically with the canton farthest from the building. The union, or star field, should always be at the top and should be on the flag’s own right (the viewer’s left). When being hung over a street, the union should ideally point north or east.

How do you retire an American flag?

The U.S. Flag Code says, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” When an American flag is worn beyond repair, it should be retired in a respectful manner.