How to Apply Command Strips
Ensure the surface is suitable for the strips., Ensure the weight of items you’re hanging is acceptable., Measure and mark the surface., Clean the surface.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Ensure the surface is suitable for the strips.
You can apply Command Strips to metal, tile, glass, painted drywall, and painted or varnished wood.Do not apply them to wallpaper, antiques, or valuable/irreplaceable items.
Don’t use the strips to hang anything over a bed.Avoid using Command Strips on vinyl, since they may not stay adhered.
If you’re using hooks with clear strips, choose a smooth surface.
To maintain adhesion, apply Command Strips to surfaces that stay between 50°F (10°C) and 105°F (40°C). -
Step 2: Ensure the weight of items you’re hanging is acceptable.
Check the package of your product to find its exact weight limit.
If your items exceed the weight limit, consider other options such as screws and studs or a picture string.
Command Strips come in a variety of sizes with different weight-bearing capacities.
Depending on the product, 3M may advise that you use only one hook per item you’re hanging., Ask someone to hold up the item, if possible, so you can stand back and decide if the placement is satisfactory.
Use a level to align a picture; if it’s a group of pictures, use a laser level.
Place a sticky note sideways – like a kite shape – at the top center, above where your item will hang.You may want to hang a picture 60 inches (152 cm) above the floor, or with its bottom edge six to eight inches (15 to 20 cm) up from a piece of furniture.
For a group of items, cut paper patterns of their shapes.
Use low-adhesive tape to place the papers on the wall and decide where you want the items to hang.
Then place the corner of a sticky note at the top center of each paper, so that the bottom corner is your reference point. , Dampen a cloth with isopropyl rubbing alcohol.
Gently wipe the surface where you plan to adhere the strips.
Allow the area to dry.Don’t clean the surface with household cleaning sprays or wipes.
These leave a residue that can make the strip’s adhesion unsteady. -
Step 3: Measure and mark the surface.
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Step 4: Clean the surface.
Detailed Guide
You can apply Command Strips to metal, tile, glass, painted drywall, and painted or varnished wood.Do not apply them to wallpaper, antiques, or valuable/irreplaceable items.
Don’t use the strips to hang anything over a bed.Avoid using Command Strips on vinyl, since they may not stay adhered.
If you’re using hooks with clear strips, choose a smooth surface.
To maintain adhesion, apply Command Strips to surfaces that stay between 50°F (10°C) and 105°F (40°C).
Check the package of your product to find its exact weight limit.
If your items exceed the weight limit, consider other options such as screws and studs or a picture string.
Command Strips come in a variety of sizes with different weight-bearing capacities.
Depending on the product, 3M may advise that you use only one hook per item you’re hanging., Ask someone to hold up the item, if possible, so you can stand back and decide if the placement is satisfactory.
Use a level to align a picture; if it’s a group of pictures, use a laser level.
Place a sticky note sideways – like a kite shape – at the top center, above where your item will hang.You may want to hang a picture 60 inches (152 cm) above the floor, or with its bottom edge six to eight inches (15 to 20 cm) up from a piece of furniture.
For a group of items, cut paper patterns of their shapes.
Use low-adhesive tape to place the papers on the wall and decide where you want the items to hang.
Then place the corner of a sticky note at the top center of each paper, so that the bottom corner is your reference point. , Dampen a cloth with isopropyl rubbing alcohol.
Gently wipe the surface where you plan to adhere the strips.
Allow the area to dry.Don’t clean the surface with household cleaning sprays or wipes.
These leave a residue that can make the strip’s adhesion unsteady.
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