~Tara~ Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 How do you do it so that they don't get ripped/mangled/mauled :p I have a laminated map this time, I'm thinking that should help...at least a little. But how best to attach it to the wall? Or ceiling as the case may be here ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 My maps are double-sided, and last year, I kept ripping them down to get a closer look, to write on them, and to see the other side. I got tired of constantly reapplying the sticky stuff, so this summer I put up three parallel magnetic strips, vertically, for 2 maps, and two horizontal strips for the other. I got the strips and magnets at Ikea. My other alternative was going to be to store them flat, under a desk or in a portfolio, rather than even attempt to keep them on the wall. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I got rid of my cat. Haven't had a problem since! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 I got rid of my cat. Haven't had a problem since! Ha!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hose Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Poster tape works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_Edgerton Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I use the adhesive part of the Command hooks. It leaves no marks on the wall, comes off of both the wall and map easily, and is quite strong. I also used to use a good clear tape to reinforce the corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I am planning building a basic map hanger. I am simply going to take a long dowel, hot glue on a couple of small clothes pins, and tie string to each end. That way the rod is the holder and I can unclip it from the clothes pins and take it down whenever I want and I will only need a small nail in my wall to hang it. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in NH Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 We have laminated maps and they are actually screwed to the wall!:001_smile: I like the magnetic idea though! Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 with the magnets idea, um, what about my wall? is there going to be any damage? we're in a rental so I am careful about what I do to the walls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Framed it. DIY so it doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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