What are some suggestions for securing these to the wall without damaging the wall ?. Thanks for your replies.
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double sided sticky tape. And not scotch tape.. but there is this white tape with foam in
it that is double sided sticky tape that should work. if you're trying to adhere to cement, then the tape will just not stick.. not much other stuff will either. But if to a wall with
paint etc, you should be fine with double sided sticky tape. but the wall will get damaged. Maybe rubber cement where it will rub off if you move the buildings..
Dan
I have been using velcro strips. The glue seems to hold to both the wall and the flat quite well. As long as the glue holds the velcro is very stable and solid.
3-M makes many non-damaging products. Do a web search for
3-M removable
and you will find all kinds of options. For example this stuff:
It has a permanent adhesive on one side and a removable/repositionable one on the other.
The 3-M "Command" products (the ones that you pull a little tab to release it from the wall) are good to.
Another option is adhesive putty.
This stuff is reversible should you desire to rearrange.
I use velcro for structures also. I even velcroed my Masonite background panels to the wall with the idea of removing them for decorative painting when placed on an easel.
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I use painters tape, just fold so you have 2 sticky sides. Has held backdrop and backdrop buildings with no problem. Can be removed with no wall damage or pulled plaster.
I've been very happy hanging/removing household items with the 3m Command strips, the ones that you stretch the tab on to remove. They usually leave only a spot of cleaner wall surface than what's surrounding it. I'd try the "poster hanging" version assuming it has less tack or an easier stretch than the ones that hold up coat hooks.I haven't tried yet, (easy/hard?) but they(3m) say to saw through the coat hook strips with dental floss to remove one if you can't get at the tab, so I suppose the same holds true for the rest of the Command strips.
I wanted a way to position overlapping flats without getting tape on the front of any flat.
Also the front flats would not be in direct contact with the backdrop, making anchoring difficult.
What I did:
1. Screw a medium length sheetrock screw into the backdrop leaving it extended by an amount equal to the distance you want the flat from the backdrop.
2. Place a small neodymium (rare earth) magnet on the screwhead.
3. Attach a small steel plate to the back of the flat roughly in line with the magnet. You do not have to be exact in positioning the plate. Just make it big enough to assure contact when the flat is in the proper position. This may be glued, taped, or screwed to the flat depending on the construction of the flat.
4. Place the flat in position and the magnet will do the rest.
More than one screw/magnet/plate may be used for each flat for added stability.
I'll take some photos when I get a chance.
Jim
Where does one get these backdrops? I have a 14' this would be perfect.
thanks. JB
