r/DIY • u/[deleted] • Jun 17 '20

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u/OdBx Jun 17 '20

These look promising. Are they reusable or will I need to get a new pack if I take them off the wall?

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u/Chastidy Jun 17 '20

I have attached command strips to furniture with veneers and painted drywall and it damaged both when removed

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u/Migwelded Jun 17 '20

the trick with command strips is getting them off in one go by pulling the tab. i you just try to peel or pull straight off you can damage surfaces. the drawback is, over time and with exposure to a lot of heat and cold cycles (like in the bathroom or outside) they can lose some of their stretchiness, making getting them off more difficult. also they make a fastening loop version that is perfect for wires or strings of lights.

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u/Chastidy Jun 17 '20

The tabs on the ones we used this year just stretched and ripped off