Mistakes You Make With Your Artificial Christmas Tree
You must agree that compared to a live tree, you can get a slim artificial Christmas tree into your living space more efficiently. Yet, finding one and decorating it is not always a walk in the park if you have never done it before.
The reason is that not all fake trees are the same. Hence, you must prepare before diving into all the ornaments and tinsel. Then you also get what you pay for as prices start from 50-100 dollars and even more. Furthermore, you want your tree to last for ten years, depending on your budget.
To help start looking for your extraordinary Christmas tree, try to avoid making these mistakes.
Don’t Buy Artificial Trees Randomly
You want a realistic tree, right! Then learn about the different types of trees before you buy. Then, of course, it helps to shop for one made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Still, the PVC might cost less, but the tree limbs tend to be flatter and more lifelike.
Then you can find trees with a slim, narrow, or fuller design with branches dusted with snow. You can also find faux trees looking like different species or tinsel-covered ones in every color made with an aluminum center pole and stand.
Not Buying the Right Sized Tree
You may go to the shop to buy a slim artificial Christmas tree and head home. However, once you set your tree up, you find the tree looks lost in your huge living space, or it looks cramped with the topper touching the ceiling. Hence, it is essential to check the available space with the height and width of where you want to place your tree.
Furthermore, choose stable stands to prevent your tree from falling over once decorated. A faux tree with a height up to six feet are considered a tabletop version, and doing some math will prevent the top of the tree from touching the ceiling.
Not Taking the Bulbs Into Consideration on a Pre-lit Tree
When it comes to fake firs, you can find them pre-lit with lights, making decorating your tree simpler. You need not struggle to add the lights and get tangled in the cord. Still, before purchasing your green artificial Christmas trees with lights, check to see if the available bulbs suit your taste.
The recommended number of lights is 100 for every foot of the tree, but you can find some with double that number. Check the box before buying, and buy some added strands of lights where needed.
Not Looking at the Count of Branch Tips on the Tree
The amount of branch tips available for a full artificial Christmas tree plays a vital part in giving your tree a fuller yet realistic look. Hence, you can add more garlands and ornaments to the tree. So, if you plan to buy a slim artificial Christmas tree of 6 feet tall, aim for one with about 800 tip count and more. If you choose a 7-foot one, a tip count of 1,200 and more is better.
Not Expecting a Mess or Planning the Right Storage
A fake tree does make a mess by dropping some needles or some of the covered snow. You may also need to give it a dusting or use a damp rag over the branches before and after setting up or taking down the tree.
Lastly, you have spent some money on that reusable tree, and if you plan to store it where you keep it is also essential. You want to hoard your tree in a place where it will not damage, and getting a storage bag when buying your tree is a good idea. Believe us, you will not get that tree back into the same box, causing more damage than good.