I bought the command strips to hang pictures on the wall as I live in an apartment and was trying to avoid leaving holes in the walls. The product did the job when it came to holding the frames, but when it came time to remove the product it wouldn't budge. I followed the directions to a T and still, it removed huge chunks of paint from the walls. I gave 3 stars as the product did what it was intended to, but was not an easy and damage-free job by any means.

I had used these many years ago to help during earthquakes. They worked great. Two years ago, same everything, new strips because change placement of some pictures, and added some new ones. The new product, done the exact same way, on same surfaces only held for a few months. They no longer stick to my walls, even following the directions exactly. Second time I tried, I noticed the alcohol is leaving “light patches”. Seems my husband was correct, best ways are old ways. I will add, only use on clean extremely smooth surfaces. I think my very lightly textured walls might be the reason. However, there is one old picture still hanging for I believe over(?) 3 years now on same wall. Going to see how long it lasts. Seems you changed the product, the new strips are not as thick of adhesive which seemed to help them stick so well. There are slight discoloration where the old strips had been, but not really noticeable unless you are really looking. Once again, think from the alcohol.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My wife wanted our picture wall redesigned, so I took all of our different-sized pictures off of the wall, painted it, and patched all of the holes up. Starting with a clean palette, she got to place the pictures where she wanted them. I used different Command picture hanging strips that I chose by how much weight they held. There are a few larger ones that have stayed up. These are great.

I have tried multiple times to use these to avoid holes in walls since I have been instructed not to put holes in them. Each time I am disappointed, I have spent so much money and now my stuff is breaking. I have weighed my things to make sure they are not too heavy, it doesn't matter, they don't even last a few hours. I have had pictures fall and a small metal rack fall twice now and the last time it broke, I can't even get to my picture because it is behind the tv. Empty walls it is. Be aware this stuff is a rip off, not worth the paper and packaging it is in.

I tried to use the command strips to hang my beauty vanity lights on the sides of my mirror....i bought the ones that support up to 16 lbs...the vanity bars are very light ...the wall is lightly textured matte paint and 6 times the bars fell off....so not this does NOT work on textured walls period !

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We made out of 3” wood letters and arranged to include all of our names and the 16# Command Strips worked like magic to hang our project! As you can see it’s quite large and wide! Absolutely LOVE Command Strips. I use all sizes for my projects!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Command picture hanging strips work well no matter what size you choose. I recently remodeled and couldn't bring myself to put a nail hole in the wall, now I don't need to. I can change the items on the wall easily as the strips install and remove easily. They hold very well, nothing I've hung has fallen off the wall.

Used these to mount a Leap Motion controller to my HTC Vive headset. Holds strong after pulling it off the headset and clicking it back into place numerous times. Used the remaining two strips to hold two circuit boards together while providing some separation with the thickness of the strips.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] ...even after many, many months. I hung my pictures over 5 years ago! Now I am moving I expected residual glue to clean up, but no! Clean and unmarred surfaces. I shall definately be buying this product to hang my pictures etc in my new home.

As a college student if I wish to decorate at all I am forced to use command strips. Considering my present reputation for having the "Martha Stewart" dorm, decorating is a must. I have used a variety of products, and have found them hit or miss at best. Let me elaborate. Last year, I bought strips rated up to 6lb. I hung a banner (about 2lb), a stretched canvas (about 6lb) and a wall mirror ( about 10lb). They were great, for the first two days. By the third day, all of the previously mentioned items fell, and the mirror was shattered across my dorm floor. Thanks for the seven years bad luck to start my college career. But after the incident I bought the 12lb strips, and used excessive amounts to finally rehang everything but the now broken mirror. This year I didn't play around, I bought 12lb strips or better. Today has me fit to be tied. My wall tapestry is hanging perfectly with 8 of the poster strips (yay). My banner, canvas, and picture however (between 2lbs-6lbs) are a far different story. The canvas can still not be hung with four 12lb strips. I've determined that it is a lost cause and I'd spend less putting a nail into my dorm's wall. The banner will not stay up even with four 12lb strips, which is a disappointment as it ties the room together. and The picture, well it hung, but when I decided to move it, the strips ripped the frame apart. So yes, for certain things and when the sun, moon, and all the planets align, command strips are great. However, the rest of the time I have found them a horrible disappointment.