Using Command Strips is an effective and damage-free way to hang posters, allowing you to display your favorite art or information without the need for nails or tacks. The process involves careful application and a specific method for removal to ensure your walls remain pristine.
How to Use Command Strips for Posters
Hanging posters with Command Strips is a straightforward process that ensures a secure hold and easy removal. Follow these steps for best results:
Step-by-Step Application
- Prepare the Surface:
- Choose a clean, smooth, and dry surface on your wall. Wipe the area with rubbing alcohol, not household cleaners, and let it dry completely. This ensures optimal adhesion.
- Prepare the Strips:
- Separate the Command Strips. Each strip typically has two parts that click together or adhere to each other. Peel off one liner from a pair of strips and apply it to the back of your poster.
- For most posters, placing strips near each corner is sufficient. For larger or heavier posters, add additional strips along the edges or in the center for more support.
- Apply Strips to Poster:
- Press the strips firmly onto the back of the poster for about 30 seconds. This activates the adhesive and ensures a strong bond to the poster itself.
- Position and Press onto Wall:
- Remove the remaining liner from the strips, exposing the adhesive that will attach to the wall.
- Position the poster on the wall exactly where you want it to hang.
- Once positioned, press each strip firmly for 30 seconds against the wall. Applying firm pressure helps the adhesive bond securely to the wall surface.
- Allow Adhesion to Cure:
- For maximum holding strength, wait at least one hour before applying any significant pressure or weight to the poster. This allows the adhesive to fully cure.
Tips for Effective Use and Removal
To ensure your Command Strips work optimally and remove cleanly, consider these practical tips:
- Check Weight Limits: Command Poster Strips are specifically designed for lightweight items like posters. Do not exceed the specified weight limit for the strips you are using to prevent the poster from falling.
- Surface Compatibility: While excellent for smooth, painted walls, Command Strips may not adhere well to textured surfaces, wallpaper, or brick.
- Temperature Matters: Ensure the room temperature is between 50°F (10°C) and 105°F (40°C) during application for the best adhesion.
- Proper Removal Technique: The unique stretch-release technology of Command Strips is key to their damage-free removal.
- To remove gently lift one corner of the poster to reveal the tab.
- Lightly press the top of the strip (the part remaining on the wall) while slowly stretching the tab downwards, parallel to the wall, for about 6-12 inches until the strip releases. Do not pull the tab out towards you, as this can damage the wall.
By following these instructions, you can easily display your posters and remove them without leaving any marks behind.
