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How to Use Command™ Strips for Hanging Pictures

Decorate confidently using Command™ Picture Hanging Strips — no tools necessary. With a single click, these picture hanging strips lock in place and hold tight for secure hanging. Experience Command™ Strips damage free hanging when it’s time to remove your pictures and frames — no nail holes or sticky residue!

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How To Apply and Remove Command™ Picture Hanging Products

How to Apply and Remove Command™ Picture Hanging Strips

How to Apply Picture Hanging Strips

There are Important tips to know, and follow, before applying Command™ Picture Hanging Strips to ensure they hold up to your needs:

- Wait 7 days after painting before use

- DO NOT apply strips to paper or soft surfaces on frame

- Remove hanging hardware from back of frame

- DO NOT hang over beds or on wallpaper

- DO NOT hang valuable or irreplaceable items

- Use indoors 50˚ – 105˚F

Failure to follow instructions carefully may cause damage.

Step 1: Wipe wall with rubbing alcohol. Do not use household cleaners or water.
Step 2: Separate strips. Click strips together.
Step 3: Remove one side of liners. Stick on frame as shown. Press firmly.

Step 4: Remove remaining liners. Press frame firmly to wall.
Step 5: To ensure adhesive holds, temporarily remove frame from wall to reinforce strips. Peel frame as shown. Press each strip on wall for 30 sec.
Step 6: Wait 1 hour for adhesive to build. Align strips. Press frame until each pair of strips clicks.

How to Remove Picture Hanging Strips

Step 1: Grab bottom corners and peel frame from wall. Do not pull straight off.
Step 2: Never pull away from wall.
Step 3: Pull easy-off stretch strips slowly down against the wall at least 15 inches (38 cm) to release.