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Picture hooks will not stick on concrete walls

Wouldy
Making a Splash

Picture hooks will not stick on concrete walls

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Hi folks. 

 

This has happened twice now. I cleaned the spot with turps before sticking the hook on. I left hook for 12 hours after sticking to wall. It was the right hook size for the weight of my picture to go up. 

 

Hung the picture, and a few hours later it felt down. It broke my picture. It seems to be occurring on most of the walls. 

 

The walls are concrete. As you can see the paint job is very thin. 

 

I'm not sure what is causing the issue but I want to resolve it so it does not keep occuring. I had success with one hook so far on the same wall. Picture is hanging fine. 

 

However, it is dicey. What is causing this problem? 

 

I do not want to do nails. It's pretty hard with concrete walls. 

 

Thanks 

Wouldy

 

 

 

Re: Picture hooks will not stick on concrete walls

Your most welcome , we are eager to please ,we can drive your dollar further ,,we give until it hurts we won’t give up if you don’t and I can’t remember the rest of the petrol slogans back in the day b

Noyade
Kind of a Big Deal

Re: Picture hooks will not stick on concrete walls

"I simply hammered a nail into the wall for the picture."

 

 

Hi Wouldy.

I've found these useful on concrete walls...

 

https://www.bunnings.com.au/everhang-50mm-8kg-nylon-utility-hook-2-pack_p3930100?store=7306&gclid=Cj...

 

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