How to Use Command™ Picture Hanging Strips
Hang picture frames and artwork the easy way. 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, they’re damage-free. 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 installing 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 10ºC - 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.
