Comments on: How to hide wall mounted speaker wires in your apartment for under $3 http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3 Tech reviews, how-to guide, and tips Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:23:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Karen http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3/comment-page-1#comment-17933 Karen Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:31:29 +0000 http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3#comment-17933 Thanks! I just did this today on my new green wall to hide a lamp cord. I used blue painters tape and cut the ends instead of tearing them to make a clean end. Then I used regular masking tape to lay down next to the blue tape. That way, I could paint over the blue tape and not get it on the wall. Peel off the masking tape before paint is dry. I can barely see the cord now. Thanks! I just did this today on my new green wall to hide a lamp cord. I used blue painters tape and cut the ends instead of tearing them to make a clean end. Then I used regular masking tape to lay down next to the blue tape. That way, I could paint over the blue tape and not get it on the wall. Peel off the masking tape before paint is dry.
I can barely see the cord now.

]]> By: James Rintamaki http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3/comment-page-1#comment-17920 James Rintamaki Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:38 +0000 http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3#comment-17920 @xl, yah, that's possible, but just try and use cheapo tape - I've had both really good stuff (that's very sticky), and then others that hardly stick at all. @xl, yah, that’s possible, but just try and use cheapo tape – I’ve had both really good stuff (that’s very sticky), and then others that hardly stick at all.

]]> By: xl http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3/comment-page-1#comment-17919 xl Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:53:05 +0000 http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3#comment-17919 but what if the tape pulls paint off the walls when you move, or leaves a sticky goo? but what if the tape pulls paint off the walls when you move, or leaves a sticky goo?

]]> By: Willy1 http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3/comment-page-1#comment-17680 Willy1 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:43:40 +0000 http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3#comment-17680 Did I read that someone was afraid to use masking tape in case it comes time to remove the speakers and thus stripping the paint off the wall(s)? There is a masking tape available now that does not remove paint from walls. Usually in a green color tape but it has been awhile since this type of tape came out and I would be suprised if the off white color tape in this medium was not available. Best to check out your local hardware/building supply shop. Hope this was of assistance. Will Did I read that someone was afraid to use masking tape in case it comes time to remove the speakers and thus stripping the paint off the wall(s)?
There is a masking tape available now that does not remove paint from walls. Usually in a green color tape but it has been awhile since this type of tape came out and I would be suprised if the off white color tape in this medium was not available. Best to check out your local hardware/building supply shop.
Hope this was of assistance.
Will

]]> By: TRX http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3/comment-page-1#comment-16423 TRX Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:24:59 +0000 http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3#comment-16423 What happen if my wall is got colour , can possible paint over it And using masking tape wont it turn yellowish after some time ? What happen if my wall is got colour , can possible paint over it

And using masking tape wont it turn yellowish after some time ?

]]> By: Smitty http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3/comment-page-1#comment-16240 Smitty Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:06:26 +0000 http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3#comment-16240 Very cool, I was just looking up help for this problem and it all seemed too expensive and time consuming, this however is right up my alley. I live in a town house and with economics and all I just need something that would make me feel better about my aesthetics. I have a lot of art and photos and I want those to be the focal point not the copper and black wires, thanks! Very cool, I was just looking up help for this problem and it all seemed too expensive and time consuming, this however is right up my alley. I live in a town house and with economics and all I just need something that would make me feel better about my aesthetics. I have a lot of art and photos and I want those to be the focal point not the copper and black wires, thanks!

]]> By: James Rintamaki http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3/comment-page-1#comment-15429 James Rintamaki Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:53:52 +0000 http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3#comment-15429 @Max, I'll post some more pictures after work if you'd like (the pictures I have are kinda fuzzy and don't show all the speakers finished - that's my bad!) @Rob, I had the tape on my walls at one of my apartment for 2 years+ and there was no problem taking it off w/out also taking off paint. @Max, I’ll post some more pictures after work if you’d like (the pictures I have are kinda fuzzy and don’t show all the speakers finished – that’s my bad!)

@Rob, I had the tape on my walls at one of my apartment for 2 years+ and there was no problem taking it off w/out also taking off paint.

]]> By: Rob http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3/comment-page-1#comment-15428 Rob Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:49:39 +0000 http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3#comment-15428 Max, click the images for larger ones. I wonder if the tape, after a certain amount of time, will pull the paint off the wall. Max, click the images for larger ones.

I wonder if the tape, after a certain amount of time, will pull the paint off the wall.

]]> By: Max http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3/comment-page-1#comment-15405 Max Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:25:49 +0000 http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3#comment-15405 Hi James- Interesting technique. I'm about to move, and was wondering how folks dealt w/ this. It would be nice if you provided larger images. Its somewhat difficult to tell what I'm looking at. Anyway nice job. Hi James-

Interesting technique. I’m about to move, and was wondering how folks dealt w/ this. It would be nice if you provided larger images. Its somewhat difficult to tell what I’m looking at.

Anyway nice job.

]]> By: James Rintamaki http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3/comment-page-1#comment-14614 James Rintamaki Sun, 17 May 2009 00:17:35 +0000 http://www.jrin.net/2009_05_16/how-to-hide-wall-mounted-speaker-wires-in-your-apartment-for-under-3#comment-14614 @Savio: Just painting the wires may be a bit more difficult than it's worth. You'd have to be sure to match the color, otherwise you'll probably have to repaint before you move out - (plus, matched paint will probably run more than $3). Yes, matching the color would look better (vs "close enough" when using the tape), but you may also have the problem of getting the wires to 'stick' to the wall :) @Savio: Just painting the wires may be a bit more difficult than it’s worth. You’d have to be sure to match the color, otherwise you’ll probably have to repaint before you move out – (plus, matched paint will probably run more than $3). Yes, matching the color would look better (vs “close enough” when using the tape), but you may also have the problem of getting the wires to ‘stick’ to the wall :)

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