I want to “try out” a pico in this location
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I found a great two-sided tape called nano gel tape that is generally good on paint. That said, if the paint did not adhere well in the first place, it could take it with it…
It can also be washed and re-used which can come in handy!
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Sorry, I don’t get it. How did u get picture 2 to stick on?
The plastic pico mounting bracket has small threaded mounting holes so I used the short screws that come in the kit. I will edit this post and link the Lutron products I used shortly.
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I second command strips. I've used them on our painted paneling and painted wall board with no marks remaining once removed. Some had been there for a long time.
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Velcro also has a product designed to be removable from painted surfaces. Obvious, it is not as secure as a stronger adhesive would be. I use Command Strips for sensors, but since Picos are something that gets pushed and prodded, using a stronger solution may be better.
You might find that using #8 screws to attach the Pico to the wall will do little damage. If you have to remove the Pico, patching small holes with spackling compound is quick and easy. You might need some matching paint, but with such tiny holes, you might not even notice.
The installation I showed in the pictures above has been in place now for 1 year and is holding strong. I also have a single pico in a Lutron Claro faceplate that is also holding strong at the 1 year mark.
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Did you attach that all by placing it in the double-gang cover first then flip it against the wall? Or are you just that neat?
I could never get them to line up so nicely.
As for the OP:
Also recommend command strips. They have become my family's go-to for attaching most anything except heavy pictures to walls. We have even used some larger types for a wreath and holding light strings into a giant (8 ft tall) Valentine's heart a couple years ago.
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Ha, I do not remember exact steps. I believe I measured the switch height of nearby light switches. Then used a command strip on the top of the first pico, placed it in the Claro faceplate and used a level while affixing it to the wall. Then removed the Claro faceplate slid the command strip on the bottom half of the pico and using the level before pressing the bottom half of the pico against the wall to secure it.
Then with the first pico in place rinse and repeat with the second pico making sure all is level. I used the Claro faceplate as a guide to get them both where I needed as I went.
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