How to Use Command™ Picture Hanging Strips
Hang picture frames and artwork the easy way. Here's how.
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. When you’re ready to move or remove your pictures and frames, they leave no sticky residue, holes, or cracked plaster. Read on to learn how to apply and remove the picture hangings strips so they hold strong and come off clean.
Check this step-by-step guide on how to apply Command™ Picture Hanging Strips, so they hold strong and come off clean.
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Wipe wall with rubbing alcohol. Do not use household cleaners or water.
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Separate strips. Click strips together.
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Remove one side of liners. Stick on frame as shown. Press firmly.
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Remove remaining liners. Press frame firmly to wall.
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To ensure adhesive hold, temporarily remove frame from wall to reinforce strips. Peel frame as shown. Press each strip on wall for 30 seconds.
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Wait one hour for adhesive to build. Align strips. Press frame until each pair of strips clicks.
Key tips to avoid any damage:
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After Wall Painting
Wait 28 days after painting before use. Do not apply strips to paper or soft surfaces on the frame.
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What to Avoid
Do not hang over beds or on wallpaper.
Do not hang valuable or irreplaceable items.
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Hanging Hardware
Remove hanging hardware from the back of the frame.
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Temperature
Use indoors 10°C- 40.5°C.
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Grab bottom corners and peel frame from wall. Do not pull straight off.
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Always pull straight down on the Command strip; never pull away from wall.
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Stretch strips slowly against the wall at least 15 inches (38 cm) to release.
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