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My only issues with command strips has been that I've had the paint come off the wall. This seems to be a problem with some types of paint but not others, where
by noneeeed 5y ago
My only issues with command strips has been that I've had the paint come off the wall. This seems to be a problem with some types of paint but not others, where they don't bond as well with the wall/undercoat.
Obviously not a problem with the strips themselves, just something to bear in mind when using them.
- aidenn0 5y agoYeah, the painters did a terrible job painting our house; I think they put one thick layer on rather than multiple thin layers. Command strips hold about 1lb before pulling the paint off. Of course we also have paint that comes off if you accidentally rub against it while walking by so I don't blame the command strips...
- noneeeed 5y agoYep. We did our own painting and I think we made that mistake. Used the one-coat stuff that seems to be more "rubbery" and you end up with a thick layer that will just peel off once it gets damaged. Lesson learned.
- aidenn0 5y agoIn general with paint, the more you thin it, the more coats you need, but the longer it lasts once you are done. Also don't use water-based primer to cover oil (even though it says on the side of the can that it can do it!), use a shellac primer. That second one I learned from painting my first condo; painted the ceiling, gave it a week to cure; taped off to do the walls, and after finishing the walls, the ceiling paint came off with the tape! Got a pro in there and he said "if it actually did what it says on the can, I'd use it because it's way easier cleanup"
- abandonliberty 5y agoWhat's the lesson from the second one?
- aidenn0 5y agoDon't use water-based primer to coat oil-based paint.