Frequently Asked Questions
Can you use Command strips on doors?
How do you hang a towel hook on a door?
How do you install wall hooks?
How long do command strips last?
How much weight do command strips hold?
Where do you place a robe hook?
Where do you hang towel hooks?
How do you remove a towel hook from the wall?
How do you hang something heavy on the wall?
How do you hang something heavy on a plaster wall?
How do you screw into a wall without a drill?
What is the heaviest a command hook will hold?
Do Command strips actually work?
How do you hang a frame without nails?
What is the heaviest weight for Command strips?
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Can I use Command strips to hang a mirror?
How much weight can 2 Command hooks hold?
How high should a toilet paper holder be mounted?
Do bath towels dry on hooks?
What is the average height of a bathroom mirror?
How many towel bars do you need in a bathroom?
How do you arrange a towel bar?
How far apart should you put coat hooks?
How do you get a toilet paper holder off the wall?
How do you fix a loose towel ring?
How do you remove an old ceramic towel bar?
How much weight can a stud hold?
How much weight can you hang on drywall?
How much weight can a drywall anchor hold?
Can you use normal wall plugs in plasterboard?
How do I hang something on a plaster wall?
Can you mount a TV without studs?
How do you drill into a stud?
Do you need to drill a hole before screwing into wall?
How do you hang a heavy picture on drywall?
What is a gorilla hook?
How long do Command Hooks last?
How do you hang a heavy picture with command strips?
Do Command strips take off paint?
Can multiple command strips hold more weight?
How do you get command strips to stick?
Do Command Strips work for heavy pictures?
Whats a monkey hook?
Can you hang pictures with Command hooks?
What is the strongest command hook?
How much weight can 2 Command hooks hold?
Can Command Strips hold mirrors?
How much weight do command strips hold?
What do you use to hang a heavy mirror?
How do you stick mirror to the wall?
How much weight does a gorilla hook hold?
How much weight can 3m tape hold?
How do you hang a frame without nails?
Which way should toilet paper holder face?
Which way should a toilet roll holder face?
What is the ADA height for toilet paper holder?
How do you dry towels fast?
How far apart should you put coat hooks?
How high should you hang towel hooks?
Should vanity lights hang over mirror?
How high should mirror be above sink?
How do I choose a bathroom mirror?
Command™ Outdoor Products can also be used on smooth, sealed and finished surfaces including vinyl siding and fences, doors, windows, decks, gutters and trim. The Outdoor Product line is not recommended for use on rough surfaces, such as cement board, brick or rough-sawn wood. No.
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How do you hang a towel hook on a door?
It is easy to hang a small robe or towel hook using a hollow-core door anchor.
- Step 1 - Drill Holes. Drill pilot holes into the door
- Step 2 - Insert Anchor. Lightly tap the anchor into the pilot hole with a hammer.
- Step 3 - Attach the Hook. Screw the hook in place using a drill.
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How do you install wall hooks?
Method 1 Mounting Wall Hooks in Wooden Studs
- Use a stud finder to locate studs behind your walls
- Drill a hole into your wall slightly smaller than the screw your hook came with
- Feed the screw into the hole on your hook and line it up to the wall
- Screw or hammer the hook into the wall.
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How long do command strips last?
Leave for at least one hour before rehanging/reattaching. Q: How long will Command™ products stay up for? A: Command™ adhesive is designed to stay in place for as long as you need it to, and will stay put for many years. Therefore Command™ Hooks and be used as temporary or permanent hanging solutions.
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How much weight do command strips hold?
Holds up to 4 pounds per set.
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Where do you place a robe hook?
Robe hooks should be mounted at 70 inches above the floor and if there are two, they should be spaced at least 9 inches apart.
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Where do you hang towel hooks?
Standard towel bars should be 42 to 48 inches above the floor. Hotel-style towel racks (which incorporate towel bars and a top-shelf and usually install above the toilet) should be at least 48 inches above the floor. Towel or robe hooks should be 70 inches above the floor.
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How do you remove a towel hook from the wall?
How to Remove a Wall-Mounted Towel Rack
- Step 1 Remove the holders and rod. Locate the set screw holding each of the rod holders to the mounting bracket
- Step 2 Remove the brackets. Unscrew the mounting brackets from the wall, using a Phillips screwdriver
- Step 3 Clean up the wall
- Fill Screw Holes
- Remove Glue Residue.
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How do you hang something heavy on the wall?
How to Hang Things on Walls
- Step 1: Check the package to see what size drill bit you must use, and then drill a hole in the wall.
- Step 2: Lightly tap the fastener in place with a hammer.
- Step 3: Turn the slotted bolt clockwise
- Step 4: Put the bolt through the object or its hanger, then reinsert the bolt in the expansion anchor.
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How do you hang something heavy on a plaster wall?
How to Hang Heavy Objects on Plaster Walls
How do you screw into a wall without a drill?
What is the heaviest a command hook will hold?
I've done research and found that these are the strongest 3M Command Hooks to hold heavier objects. They can hold up to 7.5 pounds.
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Do Command strips actually work?
Do Command Strips Work on All Surfaces? Command strips work on most surfaces, but not all. The surfaces you can use them on are painted, stained or varnished wood, glass, tile, painted cinder block, plaster, drywall, metal, and painted wallboard.
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How do you hang a frame without nails?
Method 2 Using Adhesive Hooks or Nails
- Clean your wall. Like picture hanging strips, adhesive hooks and nails require clean surfaces, so wipe down the wall with a clean cloth and isopropyl alcohol, then let it dry
- Prepare the adhesive
- Affix the adhesive hook or nail to the wall
- Wait an hour for the adhesive to dry.
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What is the heaviest weight for Command strips?
Command Jumbo Utility Hook
| Attribute Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Plastic |
| Package Contents | 1 Hook, 4 Strips |
| Size | Jumbo |
| Weight Capacity | 7-1/2 pounds, 7.5 pounds |
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Can I use Command strips to hang a mirror?
Stabilizer Strips can also be applied by adhering to the back of the mirror. Hang the mirror from the Command™ Sawtooth Sticky Nail Hanger, straighten the mirror as needed, and press on each set of Stabilizer Strips firmly for 30 seconds.
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How much weight can 2 Command hooks hold?
Jumbo hooks allow you to hold up to 7.5 pounds! Using the revolutionary Command™ Adhesive, Command™ Decorative Hooks hold strongly on a variety of surfaces, including paint, wood, tile and more.
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How high should a toilet paper holder be mounted?
Height Placement
According to the NKBA, a wall-mounted toilet paper holder works best if installed 26 inches above the floor, on center. "On center" means that the center of the holder, as opposed to the bottom or top of it, is 26 inches above the floor.
Do bath towels dry on hooks?
A bathroom with a separate tub and shower may have enough wall space for several towel bars, while a compact bathroom may only have room for one towel bar next to the combined tub and shower Towel bars allow towels to dry without being bunched up, so they dry faster than towels might on a hook or ring.
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What is the average height of a bathroom mirror?
32 to 43 inches
Even standard height sinks can vary from 32 to 43 inches, as they are often customized to the users, and mirrors come in an even larger variety of sizes, shapes and styles.
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How many towel bars do you need in a bathroom?
Hang two towel bars side by side if you have a large wall where you can accommodate two sets of towels. Allow about one inch in between the two bars. Towel bars can also be hung on the side of a cabinet, provided that there is room for the towel to hang.
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How do you arrange a towel bar?
Steps
- Spread the bath towel out on a flat surface. Any flat surface you have handy will work
- Fold the towel into thirds and drape it over the towel bar. First, lay the towel flat
- Hang the towel over the bar. Adjust the hanging ends so that they're both even
- Hang a hand towel over a bath towel.
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How far apart should you put coat hooks?
To determine the height of your hooks, decide whether you'll be using them for long or short items or both. Space them far enough apart (about 4 to 6 inches) so bulky coats and oversize bags have plenty of room.
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How do you get a toilet paper holder off the wall?
How do you fix a loose towel ring?
How do you remove an old ceramic towel bar?
How to Do It:
- Score around the edges of the ceramic bar mount with the X-Acto knife.
- Next, take your chisel and hammer and carefully tap around the ceramic bar mount that you have scored. I used the very corner of the chisel to tap it
- When it is off, you can sand the wall opening to make it flat.
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How much weight can a stud hold?
Find a Stud
A nail in just drywall can't hold more than a few pounds of weight, but a thin nail in a wood stud can typically hold up to 20 pounds and several coarse threaded wood screws in wood studs can typically hold up to 100 pounds or more.Search for: How much weight can a stud hold?
How much weight can you hang on drywall?
It's good to have a selection of these on hand in different sizes. Large versions installed with an angled nail can support up to 20 lbs. For heavier loads (25 pounds to 50 pounds), use a flat-mounted hook and an anchor. Best for: Picture frames (up to 20 pounds) on drywall and plaster.
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How much weight can a drywall anchor hold?
Toggles, anchors or molly bolts are surprisingly strong. A 1/8 toggle can hold 30 pounds on 1/2-inch drywall and a 3/8-inch toggle can handle a hefty 50 pounds or more safely. When applying any kind of drywall anchor, you should understand how they work and which screw anchor may work best to put into a hollow wall.
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Can you use normal wall plugs in plasterboard?
There are a variety of fixing available just for this but what you cannot do is use ordinary wall plugs. The wallplugs do expand as you screw into them, but the plasterboard is soft and the expansion simply widens the hole you have put the plug into. In no time at all it will work loose.
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How do I hang something on a plaster wall?
Method 2 Medium to Heavy Pictures
- Determine where to hang your picture
- Place painter's tape over the mark
- Place another bit of tape below the hole
- Carefully drill a hole into the plaster
- Hammer an anchor into the wall
- Fix the screw into your anchor
- Clean the area
- Hang up the picture.
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Can you mount a TV without studs?
Use a toggle: If there simply aren't any studs where you want to mount the TV, then you need to use some sort of hollow wall anchor Mounting a TV on drywall or plaster without attaching to a stud can be a very safe and reliable solution IF you know the limits of the wall and the toggles.
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How do you drill into a stud?
Do you need to drill a hole before screwing into wall?
Why You Should Drill Pilot Holes Before Screwing Into Wood. If you're hanging shelves or mounting anything heavy to the wall, you'll probably want to mount it directly to the wall studs. However, you should be drilling pilot holes first before driving in any screws.
How do you hang a heavy picture on drywall?
Method 2 Hanging a Picture on Drywall and Plaster
- Hang your picture on a stud. For heavier pictures, it is best to hang your picture on a stud
- Use traditional picture hangers
- Use anchor bolts to hang your picture
- Provide heavyweight support with a toggle bolt.
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What is a gorilla hook?
Description. Hillman Monkey Hooks are a great way to hang your mirrors and pictures efficiently and securely. Simply use hook to puncture wall, twist down so hook is facing out, and push hook into wall.
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How long do Command Hooks last?
Leave for at least one hour before rehanging/reattaching. Q: How long will Command™ products stay up for? A: Command™ adhesive is designed to stay in place for as long as you need it to, and will stay put for many years. Therefore Command™ Hooks and be used as temporary or permanent hanging solutions.
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How do you hang a heavy picture with command strips?
Do Command strips take off paint?
Using the revolutionary Command Adhesive, stick to many surfaces, including paint, wood, tile and more. Yet, they also come off leaving no holes, marks, sticky residue or stains. Rehanging them is as easy as applying a Command Refill Strip, so you can take down, move and reuse them again and again.
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Can multiple command strips hold more weight?
Each Command product has a different weight and size restriction, so make sure you buy the right type for your project, and don't overload them with something that's too heavy or too big. The large strips can handle a 24-inch to 36-inch object that weighs up to 16 pounds.
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How do you get command strips to stick?
Blow your hair dryer on the strip for 20-30 seconds, then wiggle the dental floss between the adhesive part of the strip and the surface it's stuck to. You should be able to “cut” through the rest of the adhesive with the floss and remove the strip successfully.
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Do Command Strips work for heavy pictures?
The best way to hang heavy pictures, art, painting or anything flat to drywall, wood, glass, tile, plaster or most other surfaces in your home is to use Command Picture Hanging Strips.
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Whats a monkey hook?
Monkey Hook is the ideal drywall picture hanger hardware for decorating kids' rooms. It installs by hand in seconds (with no tools or studs required) and holds up to 50lbs.
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Can you hang pictures with Command hooks?
One click tells you Picture Hanging Strips are locked in and holding tight. Best of all, when you are ready to take down or move your pictures, they come off cleanly—no nail holes, cracked plaster or sticky residue.
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What is the strongest command hook?
I've done research and found that these are the strongest 3M Command Hooks to hold heavier objects. They can hold up to 7.5 pounds.
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How much weight can 2 Command hooks hold?
Jumbo hooks allow you to hold up to 7.5 pounds! Using the revolutionary Command™ Adhesive, Command™ Decorative Hooks hold strongly on a variety of surfaces, including paint, wood, tile and more.
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Can Command Strips hold mirrors?
Command™ Fog Resistant Mirror stand up to hot, wet and humid environments and sticks to a variety of surfaces, including glass, mirror, tile, fiberglass, wood and painted surfaces. Tested and proven to hold better than suction cups, it is easy to apply and come off cleanly without damage.
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How much weight do command strips hold?
Holds up to 4 pounds per set.
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What do you use to hang a heavy mirror?
How do you stick mirror to the wall?
How much weight does a gorilla hook hold?
The package claims the Flush Mount hooks are able to hold up to 10 pounds in ½-inch drywall; Gorilla Grade, 50 pounds; and the original Monkey Hooks, 35 pounds.
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How much weight can 3m tape hold?
3M Scotch 4950 VHB Double-Sided Tape
Holding over 45 pounds during our test, this tape has 400 ounces per inch of adhesion. Ideal for interior and exterior structural bonding applications, 3M 4950 Double-Sided tape can even be used to replace rivets.Search for: How much weight can 3m tape hold?
How do you hang a frame without nails?
Method 2 Using Adhesive Hooks or Nails
- Clean your wall. Like picture hanging strips, adhesive hooks and nails require clean surfaces, so wipe down the wall with a clean cloth and isopropyl alcohol, then let it dry
- Prepare the adhesive
- Affix the adhesive hook or nail to the wall
- Wait an hour for the adhesive to dry.
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Which way should toilet paper holder face?
First of all, you should know that there's a documented correct way to place toilet paper onto the holder — which is in the “over” position. Seriously — the 1891 patent for the toilet paper roll literally states that the end of the roll should be hanging off the exterior, so there's that.
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Which way should a toilet roll holder face?
Ideally, the holder should be 8 – 12 inches in front of you from the front of the toilet bowl. To keep it accurate, make sure you measure from the very front of the toilet bowl, not the middle or the back of it.
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What is the ADA height for toilet paper holder?
According to ADA requirements, toilet tissue dispensers should be installed on the nearest side wall, a minimum of 19 inches above the floor and a maximum of 36 inches from the rear wall.
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How do you dry towels fast?
Method 2 Drying Without a Dryer
- Use a hairdryer. If you have access to a handheld blow-dryer, you can use it to quickly and intensively dry your clothing
- Use a clothesline or drying rack. Hang your clothing on a line, if possible, or use a drying rack
- Use an iron and a towel.
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How far apart should you put coat hooks?
To determine the height of your hooks, decide whether you'll be using them for long or short items or both. Space them far enough apart (about 4 to 6 inches) so bulky coats and oversize bags have plenty of room.
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How high should you hang towel hooks?
Towel or robe hooks should be 70 inches above the floor. Multiple hooks should be spaced a minimum of 9 inches apart. Towel rings should be at least 20 inches above the vanity countertop, as applicable.
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Should vanity lights hang over mirror?
Over-Mirror Lighting Height
In those situations, a wall-mounted vanity fixture above the mirror is an option. Install the light above the medicine cabinet or mirror at a height of about 75 to 80 inches from the floor. You can also use the vanity as a guide. Place the light about 40 inches above the top of your vanity.
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How high should mirror be above sink?
Hang the mirror 5” to 10” inches above the sink. Hang the mirror a few inches above the highest part of the faucet. Center the mirror in between the vanity lighting and the sink.
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How do I choose a bathroom mirror?
Choose a mirror in relation to the vanity where it will be used. As a general rule, the mirror should measure several inches fewer than your vanity/sink area. For a medium-size vanity, choose a standard 24-inch mirror which can measure 24x20 inches, for example.
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