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I can't figure them out, too many choices. I want the ones that are for frames that have no hanging hardware at all. The frames are too fragile to drill holes in for adding hanging hooks or wires. But when I try to search the Command strips I haven't a clue of what any of them mean and I don't know which ones are the right ones.
I can't figure them out, too many choices. I want the ones that are for frames that have no hanging hardware at all. The frames are too fragile to drill holes in for adding hanging hooks or wires. But when I try to search the Command strips I haven't a clue of what any of them mean and I don't know which ones are the right ones.
Thanks
Most you just stick onto the back of the frame based on the weight of the frame. You stick both sides of the Velcro/strip to the frame and typically do one for each side or more, depending on the weight of the picture. You don’t need any sort of other hardware.
Most you just stick onto the back of the frame based on the weight of the frame. You stick both sides of the Velcro/strip to the frame and typically do one for each side or more, depending on the weight of the picture. You don’t need any sort of other hardware.
Oh! Okay then. I was looking for something specific. Well that clears things up, thank you! The frames are small and light so that method will be okay, I won't worry about them crashing to the floor.
Personally I would't rely on gluing a picture hanger to the film of paint on top of your drywall, which is (you hope) firmly attached to the layer of paper beneath it, which is (you hope) firmly attached to the gypsum beneath it.
If you've ever scored a piece of drywall and seen how easy it is to peel the paper off, you won't be trying to glue picture hangers to it. Either drive a nail into a stud, or use a molly bolt.
Personally I would't rely on gluing a picture hanger to the film of paint on top of your drywall, which is (you hope) firmly attached to the layer of paper beneath it, which is (you hope) firmly attached to the gypsum beneath it.
If you've ever scored a piece of drywall and seen how easy it is to peel the paper off, you won't be trying to glue picture hangers to it. Either drive a nail into a stud, or use a molly bolt.
THIS!
Been there done that. Regardless of how light the item is, don't use Command strips if the item could break if it falls. Command strips are OK for items that will not get damaged in a fall (i.e. if you want to have a hook in the kitchen for a cloth potholder or a hook in the bathroom for a hand towel).
Most you just stick onto the back of the frame based on the weight of the frame. You stick both sides of the Velcro/strip to the frame and typically do one for each side or more, depending on the weight of the picture. You don’t need any sort of other hardware.
Oh wow. I have never hung a single picture up like that LOL. That is super easy! I don't really care for that method as if you get the picture crooked, you have to start all over. BUT, it sure is simple. I found this video for the OP.
Personally I would't rely on gluing a picture hanger to the film of paint on top of your drywall, which is (you hope) firmly attached to the layer of paper beneath it, which is (you hope) firmly attached to the gypsum beneath it.
If you've ever scored a piece of drywall and seen how easy it is to peel the paper off, you won't be trying to glue picture hangers to it. Either drive a nail into a stud, or use a molly bolt.
Oh wow - you don't need to do THAT to hang a lightweight picture. I have never used a molly bolt for a single picture (or used a stud either) in all the many years that I have hung pictures. And never had a single one fall either.
Thanks everyone. The problem is the frames. There is no hanging hardware on them, and I think they are too delicate to drill holes to attach hardware.
I'm having second thoughts about using the command things now after reading the posts. And I don't have drywall, I have wood paneling (painted), so the monkey hooks won't work either. Well I could drill holes for them I guess. It looks like I am going to have to buy new frames, much to my annoyance.
1) You have wood paneling - great! Drive a nail. That's the wall side of the problem answered.
2) You have pictures without hardware to hang.
Best bet is probably to get some picture frame wire (it's a fine cable) and eyelets. There is almost nothing that the little eyelets wouldn't screw into successfully.
Glad I could solve it for you!
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