The 6 mistakes you're making with Command strips (2024)

FAQs

Do Command strips mess up walls? ›

Command strips can be beneficial during wall decoration as they enable you to hang pictures and other objects without harming your wall. However, if not removed carefully, the can result in peeled paint, sticky patches with leftover residue and in some cases, cracks in the wall.

Wait 1 hour before hanging anything on the hook. This allows the adhesive bond to reach maximum strength. Check your packaging for the correct weight limits.

Resist the urge to grab the loose tab (at the bottom of the Command Strip) and pull or peel up. Instead, grab the loose tab and pull straight down, letting your hand skim down the wall as you pull, if possible. Most people have problems because they stop pulling too soon.

To Apply. Clear strips work best on smooth surfaces. Clean with isopropyl rubbing alcohol by wiping gently. Don't use household cleaners like wipes or sprays because they leave behind a slippery residue.

1. You're using them on rough surfaces. Command strips can only be applied to smooth surfaces. Avoid adhering them to brick walls, textured wallpaper, concrete or timber.

Hang heavy duty picture frames, large wall art, big mirrors, wall clocks, signs, dry erase boards, and more. They hold stronger than ever before - with 40% more adhesive compared to Command™ Large Picture Hanging Strips.

The large strips can handle a 24-inch to 36-inch object that weighs up to 16 pounds. The smaller hanging strips can only handle up to 4 pounds.

Wait 1 hour before hanging anything on the hook. This allows the adhesive bond to reach maximum strength. Check your package for the correct weight limits.

Can I reuse Command™ Picture Hanging Strips? No, Command™ Picture Hanging Strips are for one-time use only.

The Outdoor Product line is not recommended for use on rough surfaces, such as cement board, brick or rough-sawn wood. Will Command™ Products stick to brick? No.

How do you remove command strips that won't come off? ›

A Piece of Floss and a Hairdryer will do the Trick

First, warm up the adhesive with a hairdryer. 30 seconds or so seems to be about right. Next, use dental floss or fishing line to gently cut through the adhesive strip. Rub off any remaining adhesive residue, and the Command Hook is ready to reuse!

If you follow directions they will last. I have some hooks up that have been up for over 2 years with daily use. If applied properly, no damage. They last pretty much until you want to take them off, longest i had them on the wall was about a year and when i took it off the walls were fine.

If you don't wipe the wall with rubbing alcohol first, the chances of your Command Strip actually working are slim to none. Don't have rubbing alcohol on hand but want to get something on the wall in a pinch? Reach for some vodka. I've done this and it works like a charm!

Before you apply your Command strips to any surface, it's important to make sure the surface is as clean as possible. Any dust, dirt, or residue can make it hard for the adhesive to form a strong bond.

Hang heavy items up to 10lbs with damage-free with Command Utility Hook. Command Hooks let you hang what you want, where you want, without the hassle of tools and nails.

Can You Hang a TV with Command Strips? You could hang a TV with Command Strips, but it is not recommended for most TV screens. Command Strips double-sided tape can support weights up to 16 pounds (7.25kg) – therefore, it could be considered for very small screens.

If you're using the small strips and your frame weighs 6 pounds, you'll need six pairs of strips. If you're using the large ones and the frame weighs 8 pounds, you'll need two pairs.

Yes. Command™ Bath Strips are water-resistant and hold strongly in humid environments. They are tested and proven to hold better than suction cups.

Four pairs of wall hanger strips hold up to 16 pounds with a maximum frame size of 24 x 36 inches. Decorate, organize and celebrate damage free with Command.

INCLUDES- 6 Pairs of Medium, White Command Picture Hanging Strips (12 Strips total); 4 Pairs hold 12 lbs. Maximum frame size of 18 in. x 24 in.

Can command strips hold 20 pounds? ›

If the hook you are using has the space for two to be side by side, or if you are putting it directly onto something and can put them side by side, all of the instructions indicate this does double the amount of weight that can be held up.

Command™ adhesive holds strongly to a variety of surfaces including wood, tile and glass as well as solid, hollow and painted walls. It removes cleanly using 3M stretch-release technology, leaving no cracks, holes, damaged plaster or sticky residue.

Petroleum jelly can peel it off. Scrape the residue with a spoon. Rub the bits with petroleum jelly. To get rid of the smeared petroleum jelly, apply few drops of dish soap.

Q: Command Damage-Free Hanging Products work on which type of surfaces? A: They are suitable for painted walls, stained or varnished wood, glass, tile, plaster, painted cinder block, metal and wallboard.

No, Command™ Picture Hanging Strips are for one-time use only.

You can use them on any type of wood whether it's painted, stained or varnished, as well as glass and tiles. Metal, painted wallboards, plaster, and painted cinder blocks also accommodate Command Strips very well. They can also be used on rough outdoor surfaces such as fences, doors, windows, decks, gutters and trim.

Can I use hydrogen peroxide instead of rubbing alcohol? ›

Hydrogen peroxide is another antiseptic, or disinfectant, that kills viruses and various forms of bacteria. But it needs more time than rubbing alcohol does to kill germs. It needs up to 5 minutes to do its job.

I hung it the same way – with the command strips. Just cut 'em in half, stick them to the back of your holder, and then slap them up on the wall. So much easier and less messy than a hammer and nails.

Hanging strips for large or heavy picture frames and artwork. They hold strongly and remove cleanly using 3M stretch-release technology. Strips stretch off without leaving holes, marks or sticky residue. Suitable for most smooth surfaces including painted walls, tiles, metal and wood.

To what surfaces will Command™ Products stick? Painted, stained or varnished wood, glass, tile, painted cinder block, metal, and painted wallboard. Command™ Outdoor Products can also be used on smooth, sealed and finished surfaces including vinyl siding and fences, doors, windows, decks, gutters and trim.

As long as you remove Command Strips appropriately, they should not strip the paint from your walls. They can also help you avoid holes, chipped walls, or lasting residue.

Command™ Picture Hanging Strips make decorating quick and easy — no tools necessary. One click alerts you that the Picture Hanging Strips are locked in and holding tight. Best of all, they're damage-free.

Command White Poster Strips let you decorate how you want, when you want, during the holidays without damaging your walls and surfaces. A great home improvement item this Christmas season, these poster hanger strips stick on a variety of smooth surfaces without leaving holes, marks or sticky residue.

A Piece of Floss and a Hairdryer will do the Trick

First, warm up the adhesive with a hairdryer. 30 seconds or so seems to be about right. Next, use dental floss or fishing line to gently cut through the adhesive strip. Rub off any remaining adhesive residue, and the Command Hook is ready to reuse!

If you don't wipe the wall with rubbing alcohol first, the chances of your Command Strip actually working are slim to none. Don't have rubbing alcohol on hand but want to get something on the wall in a pinch? Reach for some vodka. I've done this and it works like a charm!

Command adhesive products will last indefinitely when used in accordance with our pack instructions.

Can you hang heavy things with Command Strips? ›

The large strips can handle a 24-inch to 36-inch object that weighs up to 16 pounds. The smaller hanging strips can only handle up to 4 pounds.

Applying Command Strips

Before you apply your Command strips to any surface, it's important to make sure the surface is as clean as possible. Any dust, dirt, or residue can make it hard for the adhesive to form a strong bond.

Command™ Picture Hanging Strips make decorating quick and easy. Best of all, when you are ready to take down or move your pictures, they come off cleanly—no nail holes, cracked plaster or sticky residue.

Decorate how you want, when you want without damaging your walls. Command Picture Hanging Strips let you fearlessly hang heavy pictures without nails or tools.

You can hang a mirror with Command strips by getting the right number of strips in relation to the mirror's weight. When mounted properly and on the right surface, Command strips can hold your mirror in place for as long as necessary. Removing the mirror from the wall is also straightforward.

If the hook base is wide enough for it, the instructions usually indicate to put strips side by side, and also indicate it can hold double the weight on the hook packages. Perhaps this is obvious, but you can NOT double the weight by layering two strips.