How To Use Command Strips - Ace Hardware

Watch as Ace's Home Expert, Lou Manfredini, shows you how to correctly use a hook or command strip in your home.

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[eileencarroll]

Don't cut the tab. He put the adhesive strip on upside down. It is designed to hide the pull-tab. When you want to remove, PUSH UP ON THE WHITE HOOK AND IT WILL SEPARATE FROM THE CLEAR PLASTIC WALL ANCHOR. Then you can pull on the tab and remove the anchor without damage. Practice separating the two pieces before you install to get the hang of it.

[earthyjendral]

This is way more useful than the instructions on the packaging. I was having a hard time removing the hook i hang before, and i followed the instruction on packaging. But now i hang it like in the video, keeping in mind i'm going to remove it someday easily. Thank you so much.

Note: follow the instruction on the video if you're going to remove the hook anytime/soon.
Follow the instruction on the packaging if you're keeping the hook in one place forever.

[lifeisgreat]

Honestly I know this seems simple to many but I really needed this demo especially for the removal part 🙌🏾

[PGOLDEN]

Thank you so very much, grandma couldn’t figure out how to use, finally you rescued grandma

[emmydream]

Wow! When I searched for a video about how to install my 3M Command hooks, I did not expect that I would see Lou Manfredini! He is such a big time celeb (included in People Magazine's sexiest men edition, I believe). Keep it real Lou, and stay true to yourself despite being in the limelight. 💋❤

[mgabriel]

Thank you for explaining a sensible way to use these. By applying the blue side to the hook first, removing the black 'wall' side strip is easier. Command instructs one to remove the black liner first and attach it to the wall. Removing the black liner from its adhesive is ridiculously challenging (at least for me). The process described in this
video is fast and easy to follow.

[kathyfann]

Thank You for explaining this it seems so simple now but everything needs instructions

[badmamjamma]

Perfectly simple explanation. Thank you!

[bonnieragland]

Thank you for the refresher course, I lost instructions, You might add, clean wall area with alcohol 1st, let it dry. It works better.

[Ceri-]

Brilliant, massive thanks. Really needed this explanation because I didn't have a clue.

[sharonm]

Thank you!!! Finally someone who makes sense

[jessicagutierrez]

Thank you SO MUCH for the step-by-step!

[Sooner-imqf]

Nice enough presentation, however this gentleman put the strip on the hook upside down and left out two steps.
Command package instructions say to
1. press firmly for 30 seconds and
2. wait, leaving it to "cure" for ONE hour before hanging anything on it.

The "tab" part of the strip should go to the bottom of the hook. You don't have to cut it. The Command hook is designed to hide the tab. To remove, you slide of the front of the hook up off of the back thus exposing the tab. Pull DOWN slowly and completely (never pull away from the wall) and the adhesive sticking to the wall will release. No damage.
Hope this helps.

[cozymelodiccorner]

Best Video!!! Straight to the point and gave clear instructions. THANK YOU 😊

[lindamaturesass]

Thank you so much. I actually damaged the paint/plaster on my wall before because I didn't know that little tail part pulls ALL THE WAY through. LOL :-)

[jcvalenti]

This video got a couple things wrong. #1, he applied the strip upside down ... do it with tab on the bottom to obscure the removal tab and then when you slide the hook over the backing plate, it won't be as noticeable, #2 after placing the strip on the wall, carefully remove the hook from the backing plate and press it firmly against the surface for at least a minute and #3 ALWAYS clean the surface you are applying the hook to with 90+% rubbing alcohol to clean it and let it dry before adhering - and apply a small drop to the area first to make sure it wont remove or discolor your paint - if you do not do this you will inevitably experience the hook ripping off the wall (likely with some of your drywall) at some point. This is a great product, but it will not hold any amount of weight for you unless you do these things.

[movieclipshd]

Excellent clear and simple video . Fantastic

[reenasolanki]

Great👍🏻Thank you for short and sweet demo....very helpful

[kimberlytyler]

Thank you! 😅 I freaking pulled the strip off while trying to stick it to wall directions confused me 🤦🏽‍♀️

[Victormdelrealg]

Thank you, your explanation was so good!