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Anchoring your tall bookcases to the wall is an important safety step and I’m glad you’re not overlooking it. We have 3 full width, 3 half width BILLY bookcases and 4 GNEDBY CD/DVD storage. We’re about to move to a new home where we’ve been told we can’t secure the bookcases to the wall. Has anyone found any solution to this, perhaps using something like Command strips?
I got tired of having to straighten the thirty or so pictures in my old farmhouse every time a clap of thunder shook the walls, so replaced all the nail hangers with Command Strips. And yes, I followed all the instructions and used heavier-than-recommended sizes on all applications. Like I told the girl at 3M, complete false advertisement and yes, I followed the directions and the wall was prepared, no excuse for the damages or the pictures to fall if their advertisement is correct Reply Wow! I’m sorry to hear about that horrible experience! What type of wall? Standards drywall? Any special finish or unusual paint type? Please let us know so others can avoid these issues. Thanks – Andrew ReplyOther methods like glue actually leave more damage on the wall and is harder to clean up when you want to move out.
To remove the strips from the wall, slowly stretch the pull tab straight down about 12 inches. It will release from the wall. Do not pull the tab straight towards you; doing so could damage your wall.Absolutely rubbish … followed the instructions to the letter..3 hours later one smashed picture frame and damage to the skirting board…the adhesive held but the velcro fastening gave up … complete waste of money!!! Reply
If you’re using four pairs, put two on the top of the side frames and two on the bottom of the side frames about 2/3rds of the way down. Don’t put the bottom strips all the way down on the bottom corners because doing so will make it very difficult to safely remove the picture from the wall when the time comes. It can be used like a standard drywall anchor (twist it in and ad a screw) or most importantly it can be used to fasten heavy loads directly to metal studs so popular in today’s apartments and offices. I totally understand how frustrating and upsetting it could be to have a pricey piece of art or sentimental photo come crashing to the floor. Hi Regina – great question! Since the strips attached to the wall and the strips attached to the frame are connected by Velcro, you can simply pull the frame off the wall and the Velcro will release. Once you line up the frame so that it’s level, press the Velcro strips on the frame against the Velcro trips on the wall to secure it in place. Simple and easy! Reply If you follow the instructions carefully, Command strips are highly effective. If you cut corners and don’t follow the instructions, you’ll have issues. Here are the most common mistakes people make when using Command strips:Certain glossy finishes may give you trouble, but the strips should still work if you clean the surface properly first. Command™ Narrow Picture Hanging Strips are our innovative solution for hanging narrow picture frames securely and damage free. They hold strongly and remove cleanly using 3M stretch-release technology.
It’s designed specifically for Ikea products like Besta, and Sektion rails and also works great with ikeas anti tip hardware. If you don’t get the frame level on the first try, you can adjust where each side of the Velcro meets to get it perfectly level later. Pulling the strips off the wall the wrong way. Pull the tab straight down until the strip releases from the wall. If you try to rip it straight off, the paint will come with it. If you have kids, or if kids ever visit your home, their life and safety is far more important than the potential loss of deposit. I’d secure the bookshelves as needed and take great care to patch the holes when you move. In all honesty, I’ve never followed this step and never had an issue. From my experience, as long as your wall is clean and you press the frame against the wall and hold firmly for 30 seconds, you should be all set.However, if you follow the instructions—clean the wall first, use the appropriate number of strips, apply pressure before hanging—you significantly reduce the risk of pictures detaching from the wall. I have a question. I want to hang styrofoam candy canes (15 inches long) on my alder wood stained kitchen cabinets. They are super light weight. I am a little nervous. I do not want the Command strip to discolor the finish on the cabinet. They will be hanging for a month. Pulling the frame off the wall the wrong way. If you pull the frame straight off the wall, you risk damaging it.
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