Pro tip: Use zip tie mounts before the drywall goes up, not after

I learned this the hard way last month on a new build in Columbus. We were running wires through the studs and I figured we'd just stick the zip tie mounts on after the drywall was up, like I always did. But the homeowner wanted the panel in a spot with no good stud to anchor to, so I had to use these adhesive cable tie mounts on the finished wall. Well, three of them popped off within a week because the paint and texture didn't let the adhesive grip right. I ended up having to go back and use small screws and plastic anchors, which left little holes I had to patch. Now I make it a point to screw those mounts into the studs or plywood backing during the rough-in stage, before any sheetrock goes on. Has anyone else had trouble with adhesive mounts failing on textured walls, or do you have a brand that actually sticks?

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the_ruby12d ago

I used Gorilla brand adhesive cable mounts about six months ago on a heavily textured knockdown ceiling in Cincinnati and they are still holding strong without any issues. Just pressed them on with firm pressure for 30 seconds and let them cure for a full 24 hours before hanging any cables on them. I've had way worse luck with screw mounts stripping out in drywall or hitting a metal stud at a bad angle. Honestly the adhesive failures usually come from people not cleaning the surface right or not giving them enough time to set up properly.

wren80612d ago

That's because people expect glue to do the work while they half-press it on a dusty ceiling for five seconds and wonder why it falls off. Sounds like you actually read the instructions, which honestly puts you in like the top 1% of DIYers.