The Press-On Stainless Adhesive Hook

What it is

The Press-On Stainless Adhesive Hook is a compact hook made of stainless steel with a self-adhesive backing. You press it onto a smooth surface and it holds. No drill, no screws, no anchors.

At 1-3/4 x 1-3/4 in (45 x 45 mm), it stays out of the way. The face is small enough for a narrow strip of wall beside a door, above a counter or inside a closet. Stainless steel resists rust, so it suits a bathroom or kitchen as well as an entryway.

Use it for a robe, a tea towel, a coat, a leash or a set of keys. The hook shape keeps a loop or a strap from sliding off.

Sizes, colors and pack counts

Every hook is the same size. What changes is the finish and how many you get.

Black reads as a quiet line against painted walls and dark tile. Silver catches light and blends with stainless appliances and chrome fixtures. If you are outfitting a row of hooks for a family, the larger silver counts cover a full wall in one go.

Where it works

This hook is made for smooth, even, dry surfaces. Glass, tile, painted wood, laminate, metal and most sealed countertops take the adhesive well.

Skip it on textured walls, uneven surfaces and damp spots. Brick, rough plaster, unfinished wood and a shower wall that stays wet are not good hosts. The adhesive needs full contact across its back, and texture or moisture breaks that contact.

Good spots:

• Beside the entry door for keys and a light jacket
• On a bathroom wall for a robe or a hand towel
• Inside a cabinet door for a measuring cup or a small pan
• On the side of a desk or a shelf for headphones and a bag
• In a closet for belts and scarves

How to fit it

1. Clean the spot. Wipe the surface with a dry cloth so it is free of dust, oil and film.
2. Let it dry fully. The surface must be dry before the hook goes on.
3. Peel the backing and press the hook flat against the wall. Hold it there for several seconds with steady pressure.
4. Wait before you load it. Give the adhesive time to settle, then hang your item.

A few notes that help. Place the hook where the item hangs free and does not rub the wall. Keep the load light and even, since this is a small hook. If you are hanging several, mark your spacing first so the row lines up.

To remove it, work a thin edge under the backing and ease it off slowly. Pulling straight out can take paint with it.

Care

Wipe the hook with a dry cloth. That is all it needs. Keep water and cleaning sprays off the adhesive backing, and do not soak the hook or scrub it. A dry wipe keeps the stainless steel clean and the finish even.