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Command strips

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:36:20 GMT

...anyone use them? I have new walls in my bathroom. I hesitate to put in any more nails than I already have. I want to hang a wreath, and i thought about using the command strips. I have visions of damage to my wall, any advice? thanks!

Re: Command strips

zitawins — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:41:36 GMT

I'll jump in here since no one has yet. I use the command hangers all the time, with no damage to the walls. I particularly like the two large nickel ones that I put in the bathroom to hook a towel on, or place a hanger with an outfit on it. They really Do. No Harm.!

Re: Command strips

SCshopper2 — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:42:46 GMT

I have used them for years with absolutely no problem. Two years ago purchased the ones to hang Christmas lights outside on my porch railing and they were great too. If your drywall was properly prepared and painted you shouldn't have a problem but if you are concerned try one elsewhere in a hidden spot (closet?) leave up for a week and then remove. Be advised too that you really have to pull the sticky tab down firmly for it to release.

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Mistic — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:44:39 GMT

I use them. Had 2 on the wall for several years and needed to move them. Came off with no damage at all.

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luvmybeetle — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:45:50 GMT

I also use them and like them very much. I mostly use for Christmas decorations. I use them on my mantel to keep my garland from falling off.

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Alison Wonderland — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:48:38 GMT

Yes, I love them! The very first thing I did when I moved into my new apartment was place Command hooks by the front door for my keys. I have some in my shower to hold a mesh puff. I also have some in my bedroom holding up curtain rods.

In my last apartment, I'd had a Command hook by the front door for at least 8 years. It never fell off and when I moved out, it removed easily with no marks.

Do make sure you clean the surface and allow it to dry thoroughly, then place the strip and let it sit - overnight is good - before you hang any weight on the hook. The only time I've had hooks fall it was on a wall; I cleaned it with alcohol but did not allow it to dry enough before I stuck the hook on.

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:47:54 GMT

I use them to hang garland on my mantle, it's great !

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CelticCrafter — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:51:58 GMT

I used them on a smooth, painted wall and within hours all three pictures were on the floor.

I used them on a wallpapered wall and had no problem at all.

They were the exact same hooks, the frames on the papered wall are way heavier than the frames on the painted wall.

Go figure!

Re: Command strips

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:57:17 GMT

Thanks everyone! I will give them a try. The walls were primed and painted after the skim coat went up so I will assume the hooks should work, but will do a test first just in case!

Re: Command strips

Janey2 — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:06:08 GMT

I use them in a closet. They stay up for about a year and then fall off. They do not leave a mark on the wall when they fall off.

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mspatmac — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:13:50 GMT

I use them on a mirror over my fireplace to hang seasonal wreaths. On my kitchen window with a Christmas wreath. Use on walls, tile, wallpaper and they have always worked.

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jlkz — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:15:36 GMT

Removing the hooks: be careful to slowly pull down the little tab.

If you don’t, you will tear and remove the top layer of your drywall.

Re: Command strips

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:15:50 GMT

@CelticCrafter This is my fear and would be a HUGE mess if the wreath fell, it would break some things as it went down.

Re: Command strips

Azcowgirl — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:19:02 GMT

The ones I used in the motor home didn’t stay up very long but then there’s quite a bit of vibration when going down the road .

Re: Command strips

stevieb — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:27:37 GMT

They're good for lightweight items. The package tells the maximum weight the hook will hold and it seems none of them are designed for heavier things. Be sure and let the hook adhere to the surface for the time specified on the package before hanging anything on it. Otherwise, the hook and whatever is hanging on it might fall. I find them occasionally useful but don't much like the look of them. My walls are plaster so nails are a real challenge. When I had drywall, I tended to use hangers and nails, as the holes are easily patched and touched up.

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Porcelain — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:39:05 GMT

I love using them. I like to be able to change my mind about where to hang things without committing to pounding holes everywhere.

I do take care to avoid using them in situations where the hanging item is precious and non-sturdy, because it could fall. And I take care that any item falling can't harm anything precious beneath it either. Because it could fall. Generally that doesn't happen, but it happens just often enough, and unexpectedly, to use some caution.

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Carmie — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:42:39 GMT

I use them on my shower walls and in my RV. I have pictures handing in my kitchen and dining room and used the ome that are made to hold frames.

Some have been up for years and I have never had one fall off or damage a wall.

i recommend them...go for it!

Re: Command strips

Peaches McPhee — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:19:58 GMT

Command strips are one of those rare products that actually do what the ads say they will do. Use them with confidence.

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Love my grandkids — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:43:35 GMT

@Mom2Dogs I've used them for at least 10 years and LOVE them.

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riley1 — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 18:07:34 GMT

@Mom2Dogs I'm using them to hang a wall quilt. If you want to remove them, the trick is to pull the strip down SLOWLY and you won't have a problem.

There are new ones I saw in a commercial that can be moved around if you don't like the place you put it - and they have a little hanging hook on them.