✅ IKEA Lack shelf no drilling no nails on wall

[@kristinevenneman1708]

This is awesome!! TY! Another tip: 3M says that the strips are designed to be vertical and they are MUCH STRONGER that way. They suggest cutting off the tops of long strips to use them vertically instead of rotating them 90 degrees.

[@elle1718]

Can you link to where they say this?

[@thatsdaniellelol]

Wait why? Genuinely wondering

[@ivantumanov1015]

@@elle1718 in the instructions on most mounting tape packaging. Probably designed that way, says to always stick vertically. In ads for 3m for example when they mount a long shelf they use a bunch of vertical strips instead of one horizontal one.

[@xmengodzilla2816]

Then 1.00 am “Bang” wake me up lol😂

[@psydish6414]

a glass frame shattered over me in my sleep

[@user-zr5vu4bl8k]

wkwkwk

[@tbooks2483]

I can't wake up..

[@job9650]

@@tbooks2483 if u r depressed go get help, instead of begging for sympathy

[@tbooks2483]

Dior Quartier. Holy cow loll 🤭💔 I honestly can't tell if we're on the same page bc that was a cryptic Evanescence joke, but.. 1 pt Dior: I do have depression (owned) 1 pt Me: I have a therapist, coping skills, and a good attitude

[@cierrafarmer3246]

I’ve used these strips for a very heart picture and it’s been successful for over 2 years. You have to purchase by weight suggestions. They have the as much as 70lbs in weight and think even heavier

[@toxicteezy8310]

In IKEA right

[@cierrafarmer3246]

@@toxicteezy8310 walmart

[@mr.anonymous8213]

what do you call it? the strips

[@MitchyBoi03]

I like to buy the largest size, and trim them if need be. That way I can use excess for additional support on heavier things if need be.

[@prachiturbadkar3485]

I am so happy I came across this video! I live in an apartment on rent, so basically I can't really do anything to the walls. This has helped me a lot. THANK YOU SO MUCH! ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!

[@akaredcrossbow]

Just get a matched quart of paint at Home Depot and a small container of joint compound. When your ready to leave the apartment repair it yourself. If you have hardwood floors, these could potentially fall off and damage the flooring, and that is a much harder and more expensive fix. Plus you will have extra paint around if you need to touch things up for peace of mind.

[@zafariqbal-il9tw]

From where I'll get these item?

[@ishish8816]

zafar iqbal Hardware stores , I don’t know which country you live in but in England it’s places like B&Q , screwfix etc

[@FastTypingGuy]

Same here.

[@danielrussell2208]

The way he tells us to not put the shelf not on a single wall but in a corner, kinda sounds like he learned this the hard way...

[@KenVersus]

+Daniel Russell lol you caught me. ;)

[@cynthiagarcia9240]

I have then in both ways in another and just one side. If u do it right, you at good to go.

[@nehachauhandimri]

U

[@angelapadilla4240]

😂😂😂

[@TheTrippleTKA]

damn I was about to ignore all that.

[@ikimawsome]

I've never thought to nail the strips. Very good idea!

[@philiptatel7837]

Before you do this hack, do a proper assessment of the surface you are mounting the strips to. The strips are rated to hold a certain amount of weight adhered to a solid surface, but you're most likely mounting this on painted drywall. The wall surface may rip off well before the mounting strips. If you are renting, definitely make sure to take these down before someone else moves in. The next person will not necessarily know how you mounted these to the wall and they may assume its stronger than it is.

[@csk2248]

All my velcro adhesives fall off the wall after a month or two lol. No matter how light the item is too. I have one 9kg hook holding a novelty hat that weighs less than 500g and it’s fallen off multiple times. Dont use these on painted drywall, it just doesnt work

[@fuggly-qg9on]

@@csk2248 THE TRUTH THEY ARE NOT READY FOR! seriously, velcro strips suck ass...

[@angwoo82]

OMG, thanks for this! I am getting into collecting a few Funko Pops, and I wanted to put a few on shelves like this but didn't want to damage my apt walls while doing so. I did a Google search, and found this video, and this is so useful. Thanks for sharing!

[@KenVersus]

Check out my updated video too, I have a couple of Pops in it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqOTZoxnYqyjqqM

[@jeganv1624]

Price & availability details..plz

[@andrewhansen-mcclellan7923]

I literally just bought these shelves to put funkos on. Came to this video while trying to mount them

[@NegativeMass85]

Glad I found this video. I was thinking of using these command strips for some floating shelves but didn't realise they need to be put in a corner. Very useful video, thanks for uploading!

[@georginaotoole4500]

Deborah M

[@darrenwilliams7741]

I used them command strips to put up a bamboo magnetic knife rack above my cooker on tiles two years later it's still up and looking good.

[@8MCDonalds8]

Adhesives? Dam ballsy. Good for you.

[@calmcorner5913]

These shelves look very elegant.

[@dennismarcellino5793]

Hello Where did you get the middle wood on (1:47)? When I bought the shelf from ikea the middle part is missing I don’t know if it’s separate

[@19841mlee]

Those strips can fail. Depending on the room temperature change.

[@bimirabu]

😲

[@goodmorningsundaymorning4533]

I wish I knew about these strips before I tried to put up my corner shelf up with nails and screws. What a nightmare! Came very close to throwing my hammer through the wall.

[@deathlessride]

Are these still holding up 6 years down the track?

[@KenVersus]

Yes they are. I haven’t taken them down yet.

[@jerryperry1788]

This shelf holding is better than my relationship

[@giovannichieffo]

Woah

[@richardramirez2061]

Cheer up buddy👍

[@pinkcherry7417]

Stay blesd

[@CairynJay]

Strong enough to hold plants?

[@tanalee09]

No one ever mentions how expensive these strips are.

[@omgwtfbbqstfu]

because its the wrong thing to use regardless, the entire point of the strip is its removability, which requires you to stretch it using the tab like chewing gum so it loses its grip, so the tabs have to stick out, and the strips can't be nailed. When his shelf fails its going to pancake world trade tower style, its just a bad idea. Plus the adhesive strip rating is for weight pulling straight down from a hook, the levering force of a shelf reduces the hold rating to nothing. Any double sided tape strong enough to make this work would cause more damage to your wall than a screw would.

[@yvetat]

francis chow no the velcro wirk different

[@marikiemarie7622]

francis chow all you need to do is pull them off...then you can see the strips.

[@ramu1506]

He mentioned it is 7$

[@nmpoy]

Ramu Bommisetty shelves are $7

[@---cx1ly]

Thats really cool can you use it with textured walls?

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

I don't think this will work in the bathroom, that's where I need it the most. All the condensation over time will wear on the adhesive. Any suggestions?

[@JaneDoe-po4gu]

for the bathroom id use nails personally. i drilled into my wall and i rent. if/when i move you can always do a simple pass over any holes with some cheap spackle

[@cindapolite2098]

They really work guys! I have been using them for years!

[@scottmclean4237]

MommyOf Three take it they are only very light weight tho, jus the odd ornamental

[@jrgonzales8935]

MommyOf Three do you want to be mommy of four

[@MishoIV]

I used 3M dual lock for hangers on the wall where I put my drones. They seems to hold well, but one of them failed already so I wouldn't rely on it. The shelves can be used only for light stuff, one calculus book would break it.

[@fatrah736]

Jr Gonzales ha ha ha hilarious!!!!!

[@hindustanvlog7131]

This item not work in India 😂🤣

[@ledaejalindsay9805]

so it wont take the paint off the wall when you go to take it off ?

[@MrBlueVibes]

Just bought these thinking the Lack's had the same central rectangle out piece to attach the sticky tape too, but they don't, so annyoing @1:54

[@noadaboa]

A couple of warnings: 1) I ordered the shelves from the link and they look exactly the same, EXCEPT that the side meant for mounting does not have the area in the middle that would be flush with the wall as in the video. I.e., the entire side is recessed and there's nowhere to put the command strips that would be flush with the wall. I guess they changed the design. So the easiest options are to use hardware or expose the ugly mounting side to the world. 2) Make sure your corner is 90 degrees. If both sides can't be flush with the walls then you're going to have a bad time. Many apartments and buildings have walls that are not quite at 90 degrees.

[@alexperry9276]

I realized this too. If you have a 3d printer you can design a corner piece to fix both the problems by re-adding the removed middle portion of the shelf then adding a bit of chamfer so if your walls are not perfectly at 90 degrees you can add a few degrees.

[@Deesnipe]

!!!!! I learned this the hard way

[@Tashyp]

@@alexperry9276 LOL. Sure, my 3d printer is next to my screwdriver! If not, I'll borrow one from my neighbour. -_-

[@md278x]

@@Tashyp LOL

[@queen_j1422]

Does this hold up?

[@Elevatedminds08]

Genius! I’m happy I came across your video 😊

[@JaneDoe-po4gu]

hey man any update on how long these lasted? id like to try this

[@KenVersus]

They’re still up. So for a few years now. I only use it for light items like some action figures.

[@SuccessforLifester]

Are you sure they could hold? I don't think they can be used for books

[@JPIndustrie]

I used command strips to hold up a Dyson stick vacuum as well ... its good for very light weight items only ...

[@ladybluu]

Would the adhesive hold up in bathroom moisture? Would love to do this in my small restroom.

[@aakashmishra6153]

Can they hold up a pc?

[@CreateExpectationsPodcast]

As a landlady this is literally my nightmare. As someone has said remove and repair walls before you go because this type of thing cost me a ton on repair work when my last tenant moved out. I’d told them not to drill and they had sticky tape and glue holds on so many walls. All the lining paper ripped off and it cost me hundreds to fix.🤬

[@M1ss_Aur0ra]

FYI the shelves have been redesigned, they now have a full recess on that back no place to mount strips

[@JisMortal]

Adam Hatfield yup. I was wondering why it said ‘new’ on the site. Went for pickup and got home and realized they don’t have the little block that makes it flush with the wall.

[@knmonlinemedia]

😥

[@Henry72sg]

what is the total weight that able to hold?

[@cplgsleight1661]

Damn they removed that middle block in the new ones

[@Free__Speech]

Can i put a 50 inch tv on it 🤔

[@definitelynotjimmy5448]

Can I put shoes on it?

[@123themovieman]

The shelves don’t have that block of wood in the middle of them anymore.

[@danavaughn6918]

Good looking out! They don’t, I don’t think this method can work anymore 😩😩😩

[@pit5102]

@@danavaughn6918 **2 years ago**

[@TEEJAYBOS]

I used the command strip and it put a hole in the paint on the wall when I removed it, I returned it for refund back to hammer and nail to hang stuff up

[@aktechhubspot2035]

2:10, what are you fixing with nails and why?

[@R251400]

I think paint has to be removed first so it sticks to the plasterboard otherwise the shelf will come down.

[@kimberlywilliams4391]

I want to use it to put my tv on, is it possible??

[@KenVersus]

A TV is way too heavy.

[@GreenMachineXXII]

Damn thats dope but how long will it last

[@sandhyasridevimaripini9588]

Very nice and I hope you are doing well and wish you all the best.

[@KenVersus]

Thank you.

[@fhernando0158]

What do you call that little piece of metal (holder?) screwed to your shelf? 1:50 Thanks!

[@celinesoosai]

Must try this... I was always thinking how to do this without drilling

[@ironchestermixtv7786]

you can used also liquid nail

[@m3t4lslug]

Couple of things don't make sense. 1) How do you get it off? Doesn't seem possible to pull on the strips to release the glue. Also doesn't seem possible to detach the heavy duty velcro from 2 mounted surfaces which are perpendicular to each other 2) If it's not possible to release the strips or detach the velcro, why not just 3M heavy duty double sided tape?

[@KenVersus]

There is a tab to pull that will release the strip. My shelf is still up. Of course if you aren't sure use nails. But I was experimenting. Check out my 1 year update. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWrSe5mharSjf8U

[@mymagicloulou4394]

If it's pulled out, did the adhesive leave the stain on the wall?

[@KenVersus]

+MyMagic LouLou the 3m strips dont leave a residue

[@cassiesadz352]

This is general idea of what can put on shelf .lego, postage stamps 🤣.. i want to trust this but im scared , wil they rip paint off and fall that way tho?

[@DarkJackal1223]

This seems like a nice idea and never thought of it. Just moved into an apartment and there is no holes that can be put in the wall so no nails. Back in 2015 I went to Japan but ended up getting a good amount of figurines when I went to the arcade when it started raining when I had no coat or umbrella. Now that I have my own place I have been thinking about displaying them just for the hell of it. This may work for my project as the figures are not that heavy and there is only 4 small ones and 3 normal size ones.

[@KenVersus]

Definitely give it a try. Ideally, just use nails if you're allowed to. I don't like to drill or nail things on walls so the 3M command stuff works for me. But I don't put heavy things. Check out my 1 year update video showing it's still up.

[@DarkJackal1223]

would like to use nails but not allowed to put holes in my walls and ya I saw the 1 year video and in that video is way more weight then what I will be putting on it.

[@DarkJackal1223]

I just talked to my landlord and I guess I am allowed to use small nails but nothing as big as a screw and such. Don't know if it would be ideal but might go that way now but will give it a look into now. But thanks for the alternate idea just incase my current one fails.

[@imim3214]

*No Buddy never just a glue or command strips instead screws studs and anchors - have a nice day now*

[@NoBadJuJu]

When the wood shelves LACK suspension by having life screwed them in 😂 he he he

[@faithandworksasmr8130]

Can it hold weight well?

[@KenVersus]

Not too heavy. For toy figures and stuff it's fine.

[@melissaashley1896]

Perfect just what I was looking for

[@HKstyleD]

I bought an ikea lack shelf and noticed it doesn't have that little chunk in the middle that you can nail the 3m strips into. Is there different kinds of lack shelves? I got the exact same square white looking one but the back part just looks different.

[@KenVersus]

Hi. I think the newer ones have a gap now. you'll have to add a piece of wood to make it thicker. Some reason Ikea changed it.

[@Shangas0]

what do you think about 3 or 4 books in each shelf or a small pot plant? do you think would hold?

[@etutorials7569]

Shangas0 I used the strips to tape a huge heavy mirror on my wall and It’s still stuck to the wall. I’ve had it for about 2 years now and it never falls. I think a small pot plant would be fine and it wouldn’t fall. But heavy books could potentially loosen them so you should test it out with a light book first.

[@KenVersus]

If the books are paperbacks and wouldn't hurt you if it fell. Some with pot plant. The dirt will be a mess. Mine are still up since the posting of this video.

[@ryanbayan6830]

Uhmm hi did u ordered it online I wanted to ordered online but in ig I.hope u see this comment and sorry for having a bad grammar ;)

[@CartoonistVikrant]

i have been using these shelves for last 30 yrs. awesome. only change i did is properly nailed it 😂👓

[@Cartoonist62]

How do you remove the shelves later? You can't grab the little pull tabs.

[@BlickWinker]

Will the strips ruins painted walls?

[@aurum7695]

how much weight can these hold?

[@wick3dbandit]

How long did these hold up? I once used 3M tape for a mirror and after a year it just fell off the wall.

[@KenVersus]

Mine have been up for years. It depends a lot on the texture of your wall and what you put on it. I usually have light items

[@Unfortunatesaucer]

I think they changed the design of the shelves they no longer have the center piece to put command strips on

[@user-zj1dd4ky6b]

Yes! I’m not sure why they removed it

[@joebotz1243]

Someone should do a test to see how much weight they could hold before failure

[@Mads-hl8xj]

About nothing...

[@okletsskate]

Went to check these out at Ikea, they don't have that little section of material where he added the strips, They may have updated the design to not include it.

[@KenVersus]

Yeah they have changed it. Other options would be to add some wood there. But might be too much trouble.

[@azabacheblack]

Your LACK shelves are different than the ones I have here. The ones I have do not have that middle piece therefore don’t have a place where the tape can be placed on the non colored side :/

[@sleepnaught]

Would these be able to support a NES, PS2 Slim, and a Nintendo Wii? Each on their own shelf

[@bENOFFICIALMASSIVE]

Would these hold books up? I don't want to damage my walls because I'm renting but I want longer ones too. Just looking at options.

[@KenVersus]

I think that'd be too heavy. Try a shelf like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5azk6t7hLtnh7M

[@polasatyam4304]

Pl give me phone number

[@bENOFFICIALMASSIVE]

kenVersus Awesome thanks buddy!!!

[@sundaramgurumoorthy4537]

IKEA Products always A CLASS BEYOND COMPARE. I was in Sydney.

[@zachjones5475]

How do I take it down?

[@adder80]

Or do what most people do and just screw in the shelves anyway. It's just as easy to patch a hole as it is to hang the shelves in the first place.

[@lexigaede009]

Yeah but when you pound those in they still don't look very stable, thats why the shelf has holes on the back to make it more secured on the wall....

[@jdicari9534]

Does it work in the bathroom since all the steam

[@KenVersus]

I haven't tried. But test it out just don't put heavy or dangerous items on the shelf.

[@denisenewton9911]

Great idea for renters/apartment dwellers

[@BestAccessDoors]

Terrific job! Will you be doing more videos on this topic soon?

[@KenVersus]

+Best Access Doors hi I'm trying to do more home diy videos too.

[@airaagirls6517]

Where to buy ?

[@sravani1441]

How much weight it can bear

[@KenVersus]

probably 5lbs or less. My items are very light. Not made to hold a lot of weight. If more, use screws and nails.

[@bigkabuto]

For me it's hard to order from Amazon without a credit card so I hope that stuff can be found here in Holland too or just some online store that does accept PayPal. I really like this idea.

[@farizahmad9213]

How about sticking something on the wall temporary?

[@indeedsussy7838]

Does it remove the wall paint when you try to pull them

[@KenVersus]

The 3M command strips have tabs that you pull that will remove it without ripping the paint off. That's why I use them. No damage to the walls.

[@abuhuzaifa4745]

price?

[@summertime11413]

Excellent for my rented place! Thank you so much! ..... UK

[@sincerelyyoursvideo]

how strong are they to weight to carry

[@missdemenor]

will it damage the wall paint?

[@KenVersus]

The 3M command strips can be removed without damaging the wall.

[@saram7843]

I've had regular tape damage my walls, so I would say there's for sure a risk

[@jcnobels]

I used super glue for my coat rack first everything was okay but 2 weeks later it fell off the wall!!!

[@ww3586]

why didnt u use 3m vhb tape?

[@annoyingwitch6769]

do you think command strips could support ikea kitchen rail? I have large tiles in my kitchen and i'm worried they could break, I'm looking for any alternative

[@deet1558]

It’s good for putting feathers on

[@doomduckiez]

Yooo yhis is so helpful, thx!

[@martymartyn7829]

Thank you! Nice job, glad you clarified best usage. Merci.

[@keshavsidhu6335]

How much weight it holds ?

[@KenVersus]

Less than 5lbs. not to hold heavy things.

[@taylorlopez5565]

Can you try it with using a mirror. Like just sticking it on a wall. A nice big wide mirror?

[@KenVersus]

I used them to stick a long mirror on my door. But the mirror is thin and light. Nothing heavy. www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Full-Length-Beveled-Edge-Mirror-48-x-12/21156245

[@anupkumarkp]

Shall we book this glue? Im feom India.

[@anupkumarkp]

I mean.. Im from India. Is there any booking facility or any details of a shop where they sell these Glue packets?

[@puffymuffin9064]

Nice...I wonder if they are in the UK IKEA must look excellent.

[@rvmgs]

I use small plastic cupboard and put it on floor. No dust, safe and simply to reach.

[@Monado6]

how sturdy are they? I want to put my porcelain figurines on them

[@KenVersus]

I'd say no to that.

[@dandaadnad529]

Does anyone know if these create damage to the wall?? I'm renting, so I can't drill and damage the wall

[@chloemichelle6265]

They dont if you remove them correctly, you need to hold the velco part while you pull the bit that stretches and it will just come away :)

[@AbundantLifeCorp]

does the adhesive peel paint?

[@KhayBee]

Still holding up?

[@KhayBee]

Nevermind just seen your updated link