How to Use Command™ Picture Hanging Strips
Hanging picture frames without damaging the wall? 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, you can hang picture frames or artwork without damaging your wall. When you’re ready to move or remove your pictures and frames, they come off clean — no nail holes, cracked plaster or sticky residue.
Easy to Apply
Key tips to know before applying Command™ Picture Hanging Strips:
- Wait 28 days after painting before use. Do not apply strips to paper or soft surfaces on the frame.
- Remove hanging hardware from the back of the frame.
- Do not hang over beds or on wallpaper.
- Do not hang valuable or irreplaceable items.
- Use indoors 10º - 40.5ºC.
Failure to follow instructions carefully may cause damage.
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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.
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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.
How to Use Command™ Strips and Hooks
Command™ adhesive holds strongly to a variety of surfaces including wood, tile and glass as well as solid, hollow and painted walls. View our step-by-step instructions for other Command™ products.
