How To Use Command™ Strips and Hooks
Get the most out of Command™ Products with product instructions, demonstrations and frequently asked questions.
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Damage-free hanging surfaces
Command™ Products are an easy, affordable and innovative solution for decorating and organising all around the home, school or office. They hold strongly and remove cleanly using 3M stretch-release technology. Command™ adhesive holds strongly to a variety of surfaces including solid, hollow and painted walls. They’re easily and cleanly removed – no cracks, holes, damaged plaster or sticky residue. Perfect for rented accommodation where you may be worried about harming surfaces.
Picture Hanging Strips
Command™ Picture Hanging Strips make decorating quick and easy. One click tells you Picture Hanging Strips are locked in and holding tight. 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.
Important tips to follow when applying Command™ Picture Hanging Strips: Wait 7 days after painting before use. Remove hanging hardware from back of frame. Do not hang over beds. Do not use on wallpapers, vinyl surfaces or other delicate or weak surfaces. Do not hang valuable items. Use indoors +10°C to +40°C. Failure to follow instructions carefully may cause damage.
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First, clean the wall with isopropyl rubbing alcohol by wiping gently. Don't use household cleaners like wipes or sprays because they leave behind a slippery residue.
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Separate the strips. Press two strips together until they click.
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Remove one of the green liners and press onto the frame. Repeat with the other pairs of strips as shown above. Place the lower pair of strips about 2/3 down from the top of the frame. Check your package for the correct weight limits.
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Remove the remaining liners and press frame on the wall. Press each side of the frame firmly against the wall for 30 seconds.
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To ensure the adhesive will hold, remove the frame by grabbing the bottom corners and peeling the frame up and away from the wall. Don't pull straight off. Now, press the strips that remained on the wall for 30 seconds. Make sure to press the entire strip.
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Wait 1 hour before reattaching the frame. Line up the strips on the frame with the strips on the wall. Press until each pair of strips click and lock in place.
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Remove the frame by grabbing the bottom corners and peeling the frame up and away from the wall. Don't pull straight off.
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Remember to never pull the strips towards you or peel from the wall. Always pull straight down as slow as you can.
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Slowly stretch the strip straight down, keeping your hand against the wall as you go. Keep stretching up to 30 cm until the hook releases from the strip.
Hooks
Command™ Hooks are available in a wide range of designs to match your individual style and decor. They also come in a variety of sizes and hold a surprising amount of weight.
Important tips to follow when applying Command™ Hooks: Do not hang over beds. Do not use on wallpapers, vinyl surfaces or other delicate or weak surfaces. Do not hang valuable items. Use indoors +10°C to +40°C. Failure to follow instructions carefully may cause damage.
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First, clean the wall with isopropyl rubbing alcohol by wiping gently. Don't use household cleaners like wipes or sprays because they leave behind a slippery residue.
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Separate the strips and remove the red liner. Press the strip onto the backside of the hook.
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Now press the hook firmly against the wall for about 30 seconds. The harder you press, the stronger the adhesive bond will be.
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In order to get the adhesive to really stick, you need to slide the hook up and off the mounting base.
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Now press the base firmly against the wall for 30 more seconds.
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Slide the hook back on. 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.
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If you don't see the Command® Strip poking out the bottom of your hook, then slide the hook up to reveal the mounting base and strip.
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Hold the base gently in place (so it doesn't snap your fingers!), but don't press it against the wall.
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Remember to never pull the strip towards you. Always pull straight down as slow as you can.
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Slowly stretch the strip straight down, keeping your hand against the wall as you go. Keep stretching up to 38 cm until the hook releases from the strip.
Hooks with Clear Strips
Hooks with clear strips blend in seamlessly allowing you to show what matters most, your decor, not how it's hung up.
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A step-by-step walkthrough of the proper way to apply Clear Command™ Hooks so they'll work as expected.
Key tip: You must wait 1 hour before hanging. -
Learn the proper way to remove Clear Command™ Hooks.
Key tip: stretch straight down, slowly.
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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.
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Separate the strips and remove the black liner—it's the one marked "Wall Side". Now press the strip directly onto the wall where you want to hang your hook. Press along the entire strip for 30 seconds.
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Finally, remove the blue liner and press the hook onto the strip firmly for about 30 seconds. The harder you press, the stronger the adhesive bond will be. 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.
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Hold the hook gently in place (so it doesn't snap your fingers!) but don't press it against the wall.
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Remember to never pull the strip towards you. Always pull straight down as slow as you can.
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Slowly stretch the strip straight down, keeping your hand against the wall as you go. Keep stretching up to 30 cm until the hook releases from the strip.
