Poster Hanging on Brick Wall: Best Techniques

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around techniques for hanging a poster on a brick wall, specifically addressing challenges with adhesion and the suitability of various methods. Participants share their experiences and suggestions regarding different adhesives and mounting techniques.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions using sticky tack and tape, which hold temporarily but eventually fail.
  • Another suggests applying a clear sealant to create a non-porous surface for better adhesion of sticky tack, recommending cleaning the brick beforehand.
  • Drilling holes into the bricks and using concrete or drywall anchors to mount a board for the poster is proposed as a more permanent solution.
  • A participant raises a concern that using PVA glue might damage the poster upon removal.
  • One suggestion is to sand the area under the poster to create a smoother surface for adhesion.
  • Some participants discuss the moisture absorption of bricks as a reason for tape losing its grip.
  • A later reply humorously suggests keeping the tape "good and wet" as a solution.
  • Another participant inquires about the effectiveness of adhesive putties, specifically mentioning a product by 3M.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express various methods and concerns, but there is no clear consensus on the best technique for hanging a poster on a brick wall. Multiple competing views and suggestions remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions depend on the condition of the brick surface and the potential for damage to the poster, which may not be fully addressed in the discussion.

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so I have a brick wall in my room I want to put a poster on. it's the regular small house brick, a chimney to be exact. I've used sticky tack and tape. both hold for a bit and let go after a couple weeks.
what would you use?
 
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Physics is Phun said:
so I have a brick wall in my room I want to put a poster on. it's the regular small house brick, a chimney to be exact. I've used sticky tack and tape. both hold for a bit and let go after a couple weeks.
what would you use?
Would you be able to put some clear sealant over the brick at the spots where you would attach the poster? I would suggest brushing the brick first to remove any grit or dust. Once you have a non-porous surface, the sticky tack should hold.
 
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You can also drill holes into the bricks and install concrete or drywall anchors. Mount a solid board of some sort using those, and stick your poster to the board.
 
pva glue should work but it may damage the poster when you come to take it down.
 
Sand the area down under the poster so that it is nice and smooth.
 
Bricks suck up moisture, that's why the tape is getting lose.
 
cyrusabdollahi said:
Bricks suck up moisture, that's why the tape is getting lose.
Yeah, always keep your tape good and wet.
 
Mk said:
Yeah, always keep your tape good and wet.

More than a few 'ban-worthy' responses to that come to mind... :rolleyes:
 
Have you tried any of the adhesive puttys that are out there? I think 3M makes the stuff I have seen before.
 

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