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Short answer: a Large Command hook is rated for 5 lb and a Medium for 3 lb, on a smooth wall with no screws. That's keys, a leash, a bag or a light jacket. Skip textured drywall, painted plaster, wallpaper and brick.
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By Hold Lab editors·Updated October 8, 2026
Not sure this is the right fix? Our guide to hanging things without drilling in an apartment sorts it by weight and wall.
How we check each pick. We read the current Amazon listing for its size, the surfaces it suits and the weight the maker says it holds, then check them against the job each guide covers. Read more about how we pick.
Sizes, weight ratings and fittings come from each maker's Amazon listing.
| Command Large 7-pack | Command Medium 9-pack | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker's weight rating | 5 lb per hook | 3 lb per hook |
| Best for | Light jacket, bag, or leash on a smooth wall | Keys, utensils or other light items |
| How it goes up | Adhesive strips. No screws. | Adhesive strips. No screws. |
| Surfaces on the listing | Painted walls, finished wood, glass, tile, metal | Painted walls, finished wood, glass, tile, metal |
| Good to know | Comes with 12 large strips for 7 hooks. | Comes with 12 strips for 9 hooks. |
| Amazon | See current price on Amazon — Command Large Utility Hooks (7-pack, 5 lb) on amazon.com | See current price on Amazon — Command Medium White Hooks (9-pack, 3 lb) on amazon.com |
The pick
The Command Large hook sticks on with no screws and is rated for 5 lb per hook on the smooth indoor surfaces Command lists. That is enough for keys, a bag or a light jacket.
Skip if your wall is textured drywall, painted plaster, wallpaper or brick, or the item weighs more than 5 lb.
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Alternative A
Command Medium White Hooks (9-pack, 3 lb)
These use the same adhesive strips with a lower rating of 3 lb per hook, so they suit keys and other light items. Avoid the same surfaces: textured drywall, plaster and wallpaper.
Each line checks the listing against the job this guide covers. Pass means it fits, Watch means read the note first, and Fail means skip it.
Pass
It sticks on with adhesive strips, and the listing doesn't call for screws.
Watch
The maker rates each hook for 5 lb. Keep what you hang under that.
Pass
The listing names painted walls, finished wood, painted cinder block, laminate, glass, metal and tile. All are smooth indoor surfaces.
Fail
The listing says not to use it on wallpaper. Hold Lab also advises against textured drywall, brick, rough plaster, and plaster or paint that isn't firmly bonded.
Watch
The listing says to wait seven days after painting and to clean the spot with rubbing alcohol. It is made for indoor use between 50 and 105 °F.
| Check | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|
| No drill | Pass | It sticks on with adhesive strips, and the listing doesn't call for screws. |
| Weight rating | Watch | The maker rates each hook for 5 lb. Keep what you hang under that. |
| Surfaces | Pass | The listing names painted walls, finished wood, painted cinder block, laminate, glass, metal and tile. All are smooth indoor surfaces. |
| Surfaces to avoid | Fail | The listing says not to use it on wallpaper. Hold Lab also advises against textured drywall, brick, rough plaster, and plaster or paint that isn't firmly bonded. |
| Fresh paint | Watch | The listing says to wait seven days after painting and to clean the spot with rubbing alcohol. It is made for indoor use between 50 and 105 °F. |
Wipe the wall with rubbing alcohol. Press the strip, then the hook, and wait the hour the package asks for before you hang anything. To remove, hold the top of the strip lightly and pull the tab slowly straight down toward the floor. Use a fresh strip if you move the hook.
Yes, if the wall is a smooth indoor surface the listing names, such as painted walls, finished wood, glass, tile or metal, and you stay under the weight rating. That is 5 lb per large hook and 3 lb per medium hook. Textured drywall, wallpaper and brick are not suitable.
It is better to use another option. Taking the strip off can peel paint or plaster that isn't firmly bonded, even though the maker lists painted walls. An over-the-door rack avoids the wall entirely.
No. Command hooks stick on with adhesive strips, so there are no holes to fill when you move out.
The listing says to hold the top of the strip lightly and pull the tab slowly straight down toward the floor. Pull down along the wall, not out toward you. Paint less than seven days old, or paint that is already flaking, is more likely to lift.
Probably not. A large Command utility hook is rated for 5 lb, and a wet winter coat or a full grocery bag often weighs more. For coats, an over-the-door rack is a better choice if your door is 1.77 inches thick or less.
Command's own how-to pages say not to use its products on textured walls, wallpaper, brick or rough surfaces. The strip needs full contact with a smooth surface to hold its rating. If your wall has a visible texture, such as orange peel or knockdown, use an over-the-door option instead.
The listings rate the Large utility hook at 5 lb and the Medium hook at 3 lb, per hook. Those ratings assume a smooth, clean surface the listing names. A wet towel or a full tote bag can weigh more than 5 lb, so weigh the item if you are unsure.
Seven days. Command's FAQ asks you to let fresh paint cure for at least 7 days, wipe the spot with rubbing alcohol, and wait about an hour after mounting before you hang anything.
Straight down, slowly, keeping the tab flat against the wall. Command's FAQ says never to pull it out toward you, because that's when paint tends to lift.
Command's FAQ suggests sliding dental floss behind the strip and sawing gently through the adhesive, or warming it with a hair dryer first so it lets go more easily. Go slowly so you don't take paint with it.
2026-10-08 — Clearer wording, plus diagrams of smooth and textured walls and of how to remove a strip. Textured drywall is on the skip list. New questions cover textured walls, weight limits, and removal.
2026-09-16 — Guide published. Command hooks for a smooth rental wall, with the maker's weight rating and the surfaces to skip.
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