Q&A for How to Hang Pictures Without Nails

Press-in hooks are probably your best bet. Adhesive picture hanging strips aren’t designed for textured walls—they probably won’t hold long and are likely to strip off the paint.

There are picture hanging strips designed specifically for heavy pictures and mirrors that you can use. Just check the packaging to make sure your object doesn’t exceed the maximum recommended load. You can also try heavy-duty push-in picture hangers, but be aware that these will leave a small hole in your wall.

Depending on how heavy the pictures are, you may be able to use the 3M Command strips. You might want to double them, hanging two side by side for added support.

They do not work on textured walls. When I removed the strip, the paint came right off. They may be fine for flat paint, but don't use them for textured walls. I'm glad I tried one behind a door where the damage doesn't show. Now when I repaint, it shouldn't be noticeable.

Dirt and dust can affect the adherence of the hook or tape.

Yes. Despite their advertising, these do not come off textured walls without removing the paint. Don't waste your money.

Yes. Follow the instructions in the article for the tape application. If the tape won't hold the canvas for anything but shorter periods, then use glue through the fabric and onto the tape. The tape should hold the canvas long enough for the glue to cure. Or, you can very slightly use thumb tacks barely through the tape to ensure the glue's cure time.

Yes, they work on every surface known to man -- just don't exceed their maximum weight as stated on the package.

No. The glue will eventually become dry after years of hanging, and fall off.

Size doesn't matter, weight does. Foam tape or Command Adhesive Strips (many choices) used in pairs (or more) may very likely fit the bill.

Yes, but if/when you remove them, you will have to repair the paint or wall.

Use a color photo copy machine and place everyone on the same page.

Yes, they work on every surface known to man, just don't exceed their maximum weight limit, which should be indicated on the package.

Not very well. Try the Command Strips (heavy duty).

No, Command Adhesive Strips work on every surface known to man, just don't exceed their maximum weight indicated on the packages and follow the removal instructions.

Yes, Command Adhesive Strips work on every surface, just don't exceed the maximum weight indicated on the one of many choices.

The paint might have had an air pocket underneath, or may have been a poor quality paint. You may have placed the command strips on the paint too soon after the paint was dry (if it was freshly painted). When you removed the command strip you may have pulled the strip away from the wall instead of along the surface of the wall.

Yes, this should work as long as you are hanging something under three pounds.

Yes. Command Adhesive Strips work on every surface known to man -- just don't exceed their maximum weight as indicated on the packaging.