If you have questions about 3M™ Mounting Products with Command™ Adhesive, you might find the answers here.
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Surfaces
To what surfaces will Command adhesive stick?
Will Command adhesive stick to brick?
Can I use Command adhesive on fresh paint?
Can I use Command adhesive on wallpaper?
Can I use Command adhesive on glass windows?
Can I use Command adhesive on my car windows?
Climate & Temperature
Can I use Command adhesive outside in cold climates?
Can I use Command adhesive outside in hot climates?
Can I use Command adhesive in my car?
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Product Information/Use
What are some possible uses for Command adhesive?
What happens if I pull too hard and the strip breaks?
Why do I have to wait an hour before using the product?
Why can’t I clean the surface with a household cleaner?
Can I use more than one hook if I want to hang an item that’s heavier then the weight listed on the package?
Is there latex in Command adhesive?
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Surfaces |
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Climate & Temperature |
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. |
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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). |
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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.
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Product Information/Use |
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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Q: Can I use more than one hook if I want to hang an item that’s heavier then the weight listed on the package?
A: No. We don’t recommend it. |
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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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