INSTRUCTIONS
Be sure to allow
sufficient room around the hooks to pull the tab
and release the adhesive
CAUTION:
Intended for cord and wire use only. DO NOT use
on delicate or paper wallpaper. May not adhere well
to some vinyl wallpapers. DO NOT use for antiques,
heirlooms, or other valuable or irreplaceable items.
DO NOT hang objects over bed.
NOTE: Apply to surfaces above 50°F (10°C).
Adhesive could soften and lose adhesion above 105°F
(40°C)
Frequently
Asked Questions
Q: To
what surfaces will Command adhesive stick?
A: Painted, stained or varnished wood, glass, tile,
painted cinder block, plaster, non-vinyl wallpapers
and wallboard.
Q: Will Command adhesive
stick to brick?
A: No. Command adhesive is intended for mostly smooth
surfaces such as those listed above. However, Command
adhesive will stick to painted, smooth cinder block
(the type found inside many school buildings).
Q: Can I use Command
adhesive on fresh paint?
A: Alcohol may remove or dull the surface of fresh
paint. Paint should be fully cured (check paint
can for manufacturer’s cure time) before using
Command adhesive products.
Q: Can I use Command
adhesive on wallpaper?
A: You should not use Command adhesive products
on delicate or paper wallpaper. It may not adhere
well to some vinyl wallpapers.
Q: Can I use Command
adhesive on glass windows?
A: It is okay to use Command adhesive if the glass
is not exposed to direct sunlight or not flooded
with water. For example: Do not use inside or outside
on south or west windows. Do not use on glass shower
doors where water will flood over the hook.
Q: Can I use Command
adhesive on my car windows?
A: No. These products are not for use on the inside
or outside of automobile windows due to weather
extremes.
Q: Can I use Command
adhesive outside in cold climates?
A: You can, but the adhesive should be applied to
a clean, smooth, dry surface when the temperature
is above 50°F (10°C). If the temperature
is below 50°F you can heat the surface with
a hair dryer before application.
Q: Can I use Command
adhesive outside in hot climates?
A: Extreme heat conditions and sunlight may cause
the adhesive to eventually deteriorate, causing
product failure. The adhesive could soften and lose
adhesion above 105°F (40°C).
Q: Can I use Command
adhesive in my car?
A: Because the adhesive could soften and lose adhesion
above 105°F (40°C), we don’t recommend
using it in your car. In addition, vinyl dashboards
and door panels contain high amounts of plasticizers
to maintain flexibility, and this makes adhesion
to these surfaces difficult.
Q: What are some possible
uses for Command adhesive?
A: Hooks are perfect for closets, lockers, offices
kitchens, laundry rooms, mud rooms, kids’
rooms, dorm rooms, baths, boats and campers. Each
package of hooks comes with extra strips so the
hooks can be reused or repositioned. Extra strips
are great for posters in kids’ rooms. As their
tastes change, so can their room décor. The
strips are useful for mounting a variety of lightweight
items around the home. For example, use them to
hold a tissue box under the cabinet, a calendar
in your office or decorations for a child’s
birthday party.
Spring clips are an efficient way to organize receipts
in your office, photos on your computer or children’s
artwork on your refrigerator.
Q: What happens if
I pull too hard and the strip breaks?
A: No need to panic. Simply heat up the base plate
with a hair dryer to soften the adhesive. Then use
dental floss to gently cut through the foam to remove
the hook or hanger from the surface. Stretch or
peel off the remaining adhesive.
Q: Why do I have to
wait an hour before using the product?
A: The one-hour wait ensures that the adhesive has
had enough time to build strong adhesion to the
wall or surface.
Q: Why can’t
I clean the surface with a household cleaner?
A: Many household cleaners leave behind a very thin
layer of residue that affects how strongly the adhesive
will bond to the surface.
Q: Can I use more
than one hook if I want to hang an item that’s
heavier than the weight listed on the package?
A: No. We don’t recommend it.
Q: Is there latex
in Command adhesive?
A: No. Command™ Adhesive is a synthetic rubber
resin and does not contain natural rubber latex.
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GENERAL TIPS FOR ALL 3M™ Command Adhesive™ PRODUCTS
Whether you use Hooks, Clips, Hangers, or Strips,
these hints can help you get the most out of your
mounting products.
Tip #1
It’s a significant anniversary for your parents.
To decorate for the party, use Clips and Hooks to
put up photos of relatives, hang Mom’s wedding
dress and Dad’s tie, memorabilia from their
honeymoon, and items related to significant events
in the lives of children and grandchildren.
Tip #2
When pulling down the removal tab with your thumb
and forefinger, be aware of the angle of your thumb
because fingernails may tear the tab.
Tip #3
When preparing for a presentation, use Spring Clips
or Poster Strips to display charts or diagrams on
the conference room walls. There will be no surface
damage when you take them down.
Tip #4
Whether you’re stringing lights or sorting
cords, be sure to allow sufficient room around the
Clips to pull the tab and release the adhesive.
Tip #5
Do not use household cleaners to clean the surfaces
before applying 3M™ Mounting Products with
Command™ Adhesive. Cleaners leave behind a
very thin layer of residue that affects the adhesive.
Clean surface lightly with isopropyl rubbing alcohol
and let dry.
Tip #6
When removing products with Command adhesive, be
sure to pull the tab slowly. If it breaks, don’t
worry. Simply heat up the base plate with a hair
dryer. Once the adhesive is softened, use dental
floss to cut through the adhesive to remove the
hook or clip. Stretch or peel remaining adhesive
from the surface.
Tip #7
Hooks with Command adhesive are perfect for hanging
decorations from previously hard-to-attach-to surfaces
like metal doors, glass block and window moldings.
Tip #8
Don’t be afraid to go all out with your decorating.
When you use products with Command adhesive, you
won’t be haunted by surface damage from holidays
past.
Tip #9
Use Medium Hooks in various colors to color code
your family’s keys.
Tip #10
Display your photos to their best advantage. Create
a cohesive grouping of objects, not a hodge-podge.
Cluster small objects, and hang your pictures at
eye level.
Tip #11
Have kids group their posters by theme or style,
leaving space between each one to help keep their
rooms looking organized.
Tip #12
Spring Clips also come in three fun colors. Try
color-coding your message board!
Tip #13
Don’t forget, when you pack away the ornaments
and lights, also pack the Hooks and Decorator Clips
and use again next year with 3M™ Command™
Adhesive Replacement Strips.
Tip #14
Use Poster Strips to display your holiday cards
around an arched entry.
Tip #15
At Halloween, hang wreaths of dead flowers on doors
or armless rubber hands or gloves stuffed with paper.
Tip #16
No drilling or hammering required. Large Hooks let
you hang up your coat or sweater where it’s
convenient for you.
Tip #17
Hang towels and pajamas in the bathroom at just
the right height for the changing reach of growing
kids. You can with Command adhesive.
Tip #18
If you hang textiles or other materials that can
be bleached by sunlight or harmed by overexposure
to the elements, products with Command adhesive
allow you to change hangings when you want to and
not worry about damage to your walls.
Tip #19
You may have held back on decorating because of
the surfaces you have to work with. Command adhesive
makes it easy to decorate on glass block, plaster,
ceramic tile and wood cabinets.
Tip #20
You don’t have an easel stand? Use Hooks to
hang up your easel pads. Once your presentation
is done, clean up is quick and easy. Bonus: Hooks
fit in a briefcase. Easel stands don’t!
Tip #21
Give your college student a bag full of mounting
Replacement Strips to use on the walls of their
dorm room. You’ll improve the chances of getting
your damage deposit back!
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