KristenR Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Argh... I seem to have some sort of magic paint on my walls in our new house that refuses to have anything stuck to it. In all my previous houses we've been able to use regular clear packing tape to keep all my charts and posters on the walls. Even my laminated charts with velcro would stay on the wall with enough of the packing tape and still be able to take the velcro pieces on and off without the sign coming off the wall. This current house has must have some sort of gloss or something that doesn't take to adherence. I don't want to use thumbtacks and I would hate to resort to duct tape since that always leaves a residual residue. What works for you guys???? Does that blue teacher's putty really hold things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 The blue putty only holds lightweight things and it leaves a greasy stain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I've always used the small, white, double sided, sticky, foam squares they sell at the teacher's store. I had things on my classroom (PS) wall for four years. They stayed up and when I left, they peeled right off. Best things in the world for walls, IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I've started using mavalus tape. Do a tag search for mavalus and you will find some reviews here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks everyone!! I'm so tired of walking by the room only to see my signs and stuff on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 We use 3M Command Strips on the tough walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nov05mama Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 We use 3M Command Strips on the tough walls. I use the 3M strips for just about everything. They have all different kinds for all different needs...hangers, velcro-esque hangers, and MUCH more...they are great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma4Boys Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 We also use the 3M poster strips - here in TX all the walls are weirdly textured (never had that kind of wall before) and the 3M works great! Don't use the blue putty stuff - it is impossible to get off and leaves a gross mark on the wall forever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlygirlzx2 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'm glad you posted this Kristen as I have the same problem. I've tried regular tape, double-sided tape, and poster tape but none of them worked. I will give the 3m poster strips a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 We also use the 3M poster strips - here in TX all the walls are weirdly textured (never had that kind of wall before) and the 3M works great! Don't use the blue putty stuff - it is impossible to get off and leaves a gross mark on the wall forever... I wish I'd known this 6 months ago! Used the blue putty stuff teaching school all over my walls and never had a problem. Put it on the walls in my dining room and now my walls are permenantly discolored everywhere that it was. UGHHH! :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I've started using mavalus tape. Do a tag search for mavalus and you will find some reviews here. :iagree: This stuff works great and doesn't mess up the paint. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LillyMama Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I would like to also say thanks for this post- I've tried the white putty, blue putty, tape, clear mounting squares by 3M... Worse, when my posters fall, one of my cats chews them up. Grrr. I will Google that tape AND buy 3M mounting strips. I heart this forum, when I posted this question on my local forum, I got so many unhelpful answers. From "you shouldn't use posters" to "your children are worth having to spackle and re-paint every year, use nails." :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily_Grace Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 We have concrete walls here and don't really put anything up. Our posters end up being brought out for that study or placed on the table with a clear tablecloth on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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