---
type: faq
title: "Will adhesive strips work on freshly painted walls?"
description: "Not right away. Fresh paint needs time to fully cure before it can hold any adhesive, and rushing it usually pulls the paint off when you remove the strip."
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/will-adhesive-strips-work-on-freshly-painted-walls
tags: ["Signs & Banners", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Will adhesive strips work on freshly painted walls?

Not right away. Fresh paint needs time to fully cure before it can hold any adhesive, and rushing it usually pulls the paint off when you remove the strip.

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- Hub: Signs & Banners
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