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Mounting tapeHeavy-duty double-sided mounting tape compared: the surfaces each maker names and rules out, temperatures, how to apply it, and each maker’s own stated limit. Tape for wet surfacesTapes whose makers say they stick to wet surfaces or work underwater, from Gorilla, Flex Tape and T-Rex, with each maker’s own limits, and the hanging tapes that need a dry surface. Outdoor double-sided tapeDouble-sided tapes their makers rate for outdoor use, with the surfaces and temperatures each one lists, and the indoor-only tapes to skip outside. Hang on brickHow to hang things on brick without drilling: brick clips and how to size them, the tapes whose makers name brick, why Command says no, and when to drill. Hang on concreteHow to hang things on a concrete wall without drilling: what Command, T-Rex, Scotch and Loctite say about painted and bare concrete, and when to drill. Hang on tileHow to hang things on tile without drilling: Command Bath hooks and caddies, tapes whose makers name tile, keeping off grout lines, and how long to wait. Magnets on stainlessWhether a magnet holds on stainless depends on the grade: SSINA says ferritic grades such as 430 are magnetic and austenitic grades such as 304 are not when annealed, and Whirlpool says a coated finish can matter too. What magnets stick toWhat do magnets stick to? Iron, steel, nickel and cobalt. K&J Magnetics says aluminum and copper won’t hold a magnet; Goudsmit adds brass, gold and silver. Stainless steel depends on the grade. Does Velcro stick to fabric?Does Velcro stick to felt, carpet, fleece or fabric? VELCRO Brand’s FAQ says its hooks are made to grab and can catch a blanket or hair, and it names which of its sew-on and sticky-back products go on fabric. Self-adhesive VelcroWhat self-adhesive Velcro sticks to, product by product: VELCRO Brand Sticky Back is for smooth indoor surfaces, and it names Extreme Outdoor, Rough Surface Strips and Extreme Lock for brick and concrete. Suction cupsWill a suction cup stick? Adams says smooth, non-porous surfaces like metal or glass; OXO says its StrongHold Suction Soap Dish isn’t for textured or porous surfaces, and Adams’s tips for making a cup hold. Command strip weight limitsHow much weight do Command strips hold? Each Command hook, strip and caddy’s weight capacity as 3M’s Weight Limits guide prints it, from 1/2 pound to 8 pounds, and what 3M says about adding extra strips. Command strips on textured wallsDo Command strips stick to textured walls? 3M says heavily textured surfaces aren’t recommended, because the adhesive may not make full contact. What it says, and the products whose makers name rough surfaces. Command strips on wallpaperCan you put Command strips on wallpaper? 3M says its products aren’t recommended for wallpaper, and its instruction sheets say not to hang on it. Several Gorilla, Scotch, Loctite and VELCRO Brand tapes and putties rule it out too. Command strips on painted wallsCommand hooks and picture strips work on painted walls once the paint has cured at least 7 days. How 3M says to apply and remove them so they don’t pull paint, and what other mounting tapes say about paint. Command strips on brickCommand strips on a brick wall: 3M says its products aren’t recommended for brick, and its outdoor hook sheet calls brick too rough. Brick clips, and the tapes whose makers list brick, instead.

General guidance from manufacturer and standards data. Products vary, so check the label and the maker's instructions.