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I’ve produced a range of different display options over the last few years, and this is just another option really. Whereas my others have been small shelves or slightly more substantial - but more flexible - brackets, this type of small bracket, designed to hold the sleeve in three places, seems popular. So much as I like to do my own thing, I like to make sure people can use the option they see as best for them and their situation.
My main criteria with these was that I wanted to use Command Strips, so that they’re removable. The others I’ve looked at all used mounting tape, which can be fiddly to remove and isn’t easily replaceable. Command Strips are readily available and cheap, and with two on each record will have absolutely no problem with the weight - as long as you follow the instructions I’ve given (click the menu item at the top of this page).
So for your money, you’ll get three brackets, capable of holding a single or standard gatefold double, up to about 1kg in weight. You can choose the colour, and I’ll include the right number of Command Strips.
Any questions just shout.
[Instructions]
1. I find it's easiest to choose a sleeve that has a geometric pattern so you can use that to line them all up perfectly. Pink Floyd's The Wall is perfect!
2. Clean the back of the bracket and the wall with an alcohol wipe or rubbing alcohol to ensure both are clean and free of dust and finger marks.
3. Make sure the wall is painted (not wall-papered - I don't care what anyone says, sticking an adhesive strip to wallpaper is a bad idea), is not flaking, and is flat (not textured like artex or woodchip). (The paint needs to be well-adhered to the wall. If paint peels away, that's a problem with the paint, not the Command Strips.)
4. Place the Command Strip on the back of a bracket, ensuring it doesn't overhang. Pay attention to the side you're sticking - it'll be the side with the red text that goes on the bracket, and the side with the black text goes on the wall. The removal tab will stick out the end, but make it so that’s the flat end and it'll be hidden by the record anyway. Press firmly through the back of the bracket for ten seconds onto a flat surface to stick the Strip firmly to the bracket.
5. I'd suggest you start with one of the bottom corners (see the listing for photos for how to lay them out relative to the sleeve). Remove the other backing strip, line up where you want the record to be on the wall (use a spirit level to ensure it's level) then remove the record and press firmly, with both hands, on the back surface of the bracket for another ten seconds. (It’s important to do the pressing twice - once when you put the strip on the bracket, and again when you stick the bracket to the wall. This will ensure they stick properly.)
6. Repeat this for the other bottom corner, then use the record sleeve to line up where the top one should go. I'd advise lifting it a mm or so off the top of the sleeve to make sure there's enough room to slide a sleeve in and out. Some sleeves are slightly bigger than others so it’s a good idea just to double check you’re not using a particularly small one before you do this.
7. Leave it at least two hours before putting anything on them and check they’re stuck firmly.
Please note: I'm including the removable strips, but I can't take responsibility for how you put them up. I've tested them, and I've had lots of happy customers, but if you don't put them up properly or the surface you're sticking them to isn't appropriate, they will fall down risking damage to your records and sleeves. They need to be stuck to a well-painted, smooth (non-textured, painted, not wall-papered), clean wall. If you put one up and it falls down (which really shouldn't happen if you've followed the above instructions) please don't try to re-use the Command Strip - they won't work a second time.
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These will usually be ready to go in 2 or 3 days.
[Details]
I’ve produced a range of different display options over the last few years, and this is just another option really. Whereas my others have been small shelves or slightly more substantial - but more flexible - brackets, this type of small bracket, designed to hold the sleeve in three places, seems popular. So much as I like to do my own thing, I like to make sure people can use the option they see as best for them and their situation.
My main criteria with these was that I wanted to use Command Strips, so that they’re removable. The others I’ve looked at all used mounting tape, which can be fiddly to remove and isn’t easily replaceable. Command Strips are readily available and cheap, and with two on each record will have absolutely no problem with the weight - as long as you follow the instructions I’ve given (click the menu item at the top of this page).
So for your money, you’ll get three brackets, capable of holding a single or standard gatefold double, up to about 1kg in weight. You can choose the colour, and I’ll include the right number of Command Strips.
Any questions just shout.
[Instructions]
1. I find it's easiest to choose a sleeve that has a geometric pattern so you can use that to line them all up perfectly. Pink Floyd's The Wall is perfect!
2. Clean the back of the bracket and the wall with an alcohol wipe or rubbing alcohol to ensure both are clean and free of dust and finger marks.
3. Make sure the wall is painted (not wall-papered - I don't care what anyone says, sticking an adhesive strip to wallpaper is a bad idea), is not flaking, and is flat (not textured like artex or woodchip). (The paint needs to be well-adhered to the wall. If paint peels away, that's a problem with the paint, not the Command Strips.)
4. Place the Command Strip on the back of a bracket, ensuring it doesn't overhang. Pay attention to the side you're sticking - it'll be the side with the red text that goes on the bracket, and the side with the black text goes on the wall. The removal tab will stick out the end, but make it so that’s the flat end and it'll be hidden by the record anyway. Press firmly through the back of the bracket for ten seconds onto a flat surface to stick the Strip firmly to the bracket.
5. I'd suggest you start with one of the bottom corners (see the listing for photos for how to lay them out relative to the sleeve). Remove the other backing strip, line up where you want the record to be on the wall (use a spirit level to ensure it's level) then remove the record and press firmly, with both hands, on the back surface of the bracket for another ten seconds. (It’s important to do the pressing twice - once when you put the strip on the bracket, and again when you stick the bracket to the wall. This will ensure they stick properly.)
6. Repeat this for the other bottom corner, then use the record sleeve to line up where the top one should go. I'd advise lifting it a mm or so off the top of the sleeve to make sure there's enough room to slide a sleeve in and out. Some sleeves are slightly bigger than others so it’s a good idea just to double check you’re not using a particularly small one before you do this.
7. Leave it at least two hours before putting anything on them and check they’re stuck firmly.
Please note: I'm including the removable strips, but I can't take responsibility for how you put them up. I've tested them, and I've had lots of happy customers, but if you don't put them up properly or the surface you're sticking them to isn't appropriate, they will fall down risking damage to your records and sleeves. They need to be stuck to a well-painted, smooth (non-textured, painted, not wall-papered), clean wall. If you put one up and it falls down (which really shouldn't happen if you've followed the above instructions) please don't try to re-use the Command Strip - they won't work a second time.
[Processing]
These will usually be ready to go in 2 or 3 days.
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