We have been using a lot of Command products in our home decorating lately. We first discovered these when I noticed how straight the picture frames were in my sister-in-law's gallery wall. They hung all of the frames with Command picture hanging strips. Our crooked frames were already hung with nails, so we used Command Stabilizer Strips to keep them straight - they work great!
Once the stabilizer strips were taken care of, there were some other items to hang on our walls. We used the Picture Hanging Strips to hang wooden letters, a foamcore posterboard, and 11x14 canvases.
The canvases are not the kind with a wood frame on the back, but the canvas is wrapped around something thin. They are maybe 3/8" thick. My son has painted several of these at painting parties. It would probably be best to use two strips with them, in the top two corners, but we just used one in the center near the top. They are fairly lightweight and so far it has been fine.
The reason we just used one in the center was because we wanted to hang then on our kids' doors part of the time, but we already had a Command hook there for holiday decorations. I ended up removing the hooks and putting a Picture-hanging strip on the back of the Command hook like it would go on the back of a picture. Then a Picture-hanging strip on the door. Now we can hang our Command hook on the door for lightweight holiday decorations (things like a Christmas stocking or felt jack-o-lantern). Or we can remove the hook and put my son's paintings up. It's great to have the versatility. We did have to trim the picture-hanging strip a bit to fit on the back of the hook, but that of course would depend on the size strip and hook you used. I also wouldn't stress the hook too much so we've only used lightweight decorations.
As far as using them the normal way, we have been pleased with them. If you don't get it quite straight, remove the picture and try again. We used a small level on top of our frames before pressing the strips together.
We had recently repainted our doors, so we made sure to wait a week before applying the strips. Also, don't forget to clean the surfaces with alcohol.
| Brand | Command |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Material | Wood, Metal |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Special Feature | Removable |
| Surface Recommendation | Wood, Drywall |
| Size | 12 Pairs |
| Compatible Material | Wood, Glass, Cement, Metal |
| Manufacturer | 3M Corp |
| Part Number | 17204-EF |
| Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 1.14 x 3.94 x 6.38 inches |
| Item model number | 17204-EF |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Style | White |
| Finish | Painted |
| Pattern | Single |
| Installation Method | Self Adhesive |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Mounting Type | Plate Mount |
| Special Features | Removable |
| Included Components | Strips (12 sets) |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
