[mateo]

I won't be able to hammer anything into a wall for a couple of years (in a dorm/apartment), so I was wondering if there's a way to use a strong adhesive or something similar for mounting acoustic panels? I know that you can use stands, but I would prefer to avoid them, but I'm most interested in a way to non-permanently mount triangle-type corner traps.

Thanks!

[JoshK]

Get yourself some industrial velcro.  That stuff is very strong and will do the trick.

[Nils]

Be careful with velcro.  You can take paint off the walls when removing it....

I live in an apartment.  Just get some spackle and matching paint.  You'll be able to make the walls look as good as new.

[Big Red Machine]

mOUNT THEM TO Luan PLYWOOD OR HEAVY CARDBOARD AND hang them like pictures with small finishing nails.

[lonewolfny42]

You might try this.....

[Nils]

mOUNT THEM TO Luan PLYWOOD OR HEAVY CARDBOARD AND hang them like pictures with small finishing nails.

This also works well.  For my old 2' x 2' Sonex panels, I took a 20" x 30" piece of cork board, cut it into two 10" x 30" pieces and mounted those around the borders, so it was an artistic set of parallel lines with a 3" border all around.  Looks really good.  See my horrific ascii art below.

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See my horrific ascii art below.

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nils needs a digicam .... j/k
I kinda get it but they seem floating. so that is where I don't get it. ??

Mateo,does your dorm room have cinderblock walls (mine did) or paneling or drywall?
IF the former, then commercial grade adhesive tape or velcro. IF the latter than what about weighting them and securing the top with wire to the ceiling?

[Nils]

nils needs a digicam .... j/k

I do in fact own a digicam, and I'll post a picture for your viewing pleasure.  I'll post a picture of one soon so you get the idea.  The effect is more that of a contemporary framing--I've had people ask if they were modern art, even!

-- Nils

[gooberdude]

One of my corners can't have a permanent installation.    I've used regular duct tape, but it leaves a residue and doesn't hold for very long.  Recently, i've been holding up a large Room Tunes corner triangle with the clear, wide packing plastic tape that you get at a grocery store.   This stuff works better than anything i've tried, and its clear so relatively invisible.


3M makes it.   

[richidoo]

I like those 3M thingies LW suggested, they are pretty strong. You might need a little creativity to hang a triangle in the corner with them. You can use several to build up the holding power.

The corner traps will work just as well on the floor, but will be in the way all the time.
Rich