In the previous section, I highlighted Command’s three most popular products (Small, Medium, and Large strips), but they sell many other picture hanging strips and hooks with various weight limits.

These sticky Velcro strips will cost a little more than nails, but they do their job and leave your walls completely smooth with no holes or residue left behind. The product mentioned above are the basics; however, Command also makes hanging strips for large canvases , easel back frames , narrow , wire back, and more. Experience Command™ Strips damage free hanging when it’s time to remove your pictures and frames — no nail holes or sticky residue! Please let us know in the comments section or contact us directly; we would love to hear your feedback. But I’m a bit afraid of having to drill through the wall and my wife doesn’t seem to like it, saying it would ruin the wall.

Despite using heavy duty ones, more than recommended, and pressing for more like a minute than 30 seconds, I’ve had two very expensive pictures fall off the wall, one of them twice.

If you don’t get the frame level on the first try, you can adjust where each side of the Velcro meets to get it perfectly level later.

It is the best option for hanging pictures and won’t leave behind a sticky residue like these alternatives. In fact, there are some magnetic knife holders that come with an adhesive mount similar to Command strips ( like this one). Since the strips attached to the wall and the strips attached to the frame are connected by Velcro, you can simply pull the frame off the wall and the Velcro will release.

So far I have re-hung about 10 pictures – mostly light, the heaviest is 2kgs – and they seem pretty firmly fixed to the wall (I keep testing them to make sure). With valuable photos/paintings/art, it’s always better to be safe and overestimate the number of strips you need. I got tired of having to straighten the thirty or so pictures in my old farmhouse every time a clap of thunder shook the walls, so replaced all the nail hangers with Command Strips. This method has always worked great for me, given that there are no other factors around like kids or frequent earthquakes or something like it.The adhesive is very strong and I can tighten the straps to ensure the furniture doesn’t wobble or move. Like Andrew, I do not remove the picture when first hung (as specified in the 3M instructions) but hold it firmly in place with moderate pressure and count slowly to 60.

Secondly, hanging pictures with Command strips takes more steps than it does with a hammer and nail. Perfect for more delicate and ornate frames or decorations where standard width strips may be visible around the edges. net is not liable for any product failure, injury or damage resulting from the application of suggestions, ideas and hacks featured on this site. The first time I tried, the strips did not adhere at all, the second time when I pulled the frame off, holding it at the bottom both the strips came away from the wall and one took an area of paint with it, and due to colour matching issues I’m unable to repair the wall to hide the damaged area. Laws to allow renters to fix furniture to walls to prevent death or injury to children from toppling furniture have passed through State Parliament.That way the bookcase is already tipping backwards and it makes it somewhat more difficult to tipover to the front. The other room I used them in, again following their instructions when I used the strips and decided to remove them 3 years later, pulling the strip straight down my walls were damaged. From my experience, as long as your wall is clean and you press the frame against the wall and hold firmly for 30 seconds, you should be all set. For items with a bit more weight, remember that five pounds feels just like a standard bag of potatoes.