Is the metal totally flat? I'd like to use command strips to install on a block wall and need to avoid screws.
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It is very flat. However once the spices are in, it has a bit of weight so we struggled to not use screws. It's not impossible though.
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metal is totally flat.... but don't hang so close to stove that steam gets near it... the magnets don't hold in steam situation
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It is completely flat, but becomes heavy with fully loaded spices. If not using screws you'll need another way to anchor it.
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The backing is flat and is plastic with several opening to screw to a flat surface. I have mine attached to a 2by 4 which is attached to a post in my carport.
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I am using this stand without any screws. I just lean it to the wall, and that's it. Very convenient, no drilling needed.
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I used Command™ Picture Hanging Strips. In fact I use those Command™ strips for practically all of my wall decor now. I love them.
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Unfortunately, the included 3M Command Strips don't tend to work well on textured surfaces. They're designed to work on smooth, flat surfaces. If you'd like to know more feel free to email us at support@dockem.com.Thanks,ColbyDockem Support
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Yes, it is flat. If you decide to put it on tile put tape over the area that you will be drilling for the holes. Keeps the tile from cracking.
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I don't think it was flat, although it's been many years since I've owned this item. I think you would be better off getting just an magnetic strip for a marble wall. They are sold at most hardware stores, arts and craft stores and Walmart type places. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00114LU8K
1960220
No I don't consider flat. Metal is thin and warps easily. I use this for camping
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Yes. It's not completely flat. There's a border around the back with holes for hanging.
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Sure, the shelf itself is lightweight. I am using it for my essential oil collection, over a tile floor and used nails but the command strips would work, as the back surface is totally flat.
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The product description suggests sheet metal screws or rivets, but I only needed to use 2" by 3" pieces for my project (attaching magnetic curtain rods to a non-metallic door) and did not want to drill holes in the door. I was able to use heavy-duty (hold a total of 10 pounds) Command strips. So far the sheet metal, rods and curtains are staying up just fine.
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I'm not familiar with those mounting strips. I used screws. If you're asking if the fixture is relatively lightweight, it is. If you're asking whether the part that attaches to the wall/ceiling/cabinets is perfectly flat, it looks that way, but I can't say with absolute certainty without taking it down. Looking at the instructions that came with it, it does appear that there is a good length of a flat surface that would work with mounting strips, as long as the mounting strips will work under the conditions that might exist around the light (for example, I have mine over a sink, where it is sometimes exposed to steam; I'd be nervous with only mounting strips). If you want to see the instructions that come with the fixture, I could not find them on the GE website, but did find them here: http://www.smarthome.com/manuals/59568.pdf. I hope that this helps!
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These are flat strips with one sticky side, like the previous user answered. They bend pretty well, I mounted two strips to the ceiling of my basement to light up at night. The only issues I've had have been bending around 90° corners is a challenge (can't do sharp corners, had to round out the lights in those spots) and the sticky side has come off my walls a few times, but I think it is because of the paint on the basement walls. To fix this, I used sticky Command poster strips and those seem to do the trick.
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No, command strips won't work. It really needs to be screwed into the wall to hold the knives. The screw holes are small tho. Easily caulked & a dab of paint & you would never know they were there.
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I mounted mine using Command Strips about a year ago and it's still going strong. You have to be a little creative about it and make sure that they cure before you hang anything on it. I can't promise it'll work if you're using to hold any particularly heavy knives or tools, but it works for me.
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I mounted mine with some super heavy duty Velcro, the adhesive was already on the strips. It worked great!
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It will not work with the Wall Control pegs if you mount the strips vertically! Each peg requires at least one vertical slot!