Question for Handymen

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Twister

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Hey Guys, I'm looking for a way to stick TV cable to bricks without it being permanent.
I want to put a TV antenna outside, but the landlord doesn't want me to drill holes in the bricks. I'm able to clamp the antenna to a pipe but I need to run the cable wire along the wall towards the window in a neat way.
So its basically some kind of glue that can stick to the bricks/mortar but that can be pulled off and cleaned the day I move out.
Thank you
 
The only solution I can think of is to drill the holes in the mortar joints rather than the bricks, attach it with expansion inserts and screws. Then when you move, get a little mortar or grey caulking and fill the holes.

I can't think of any glue that would do what you are seeking.
 
Use gorilla tape I used it in the winter to hold down some cable and its still holding
 
What about little dabs of silicone caulk every foot and push the cable into it? It would be like glueing it to the wall, but removable when needed. If you buy clear, it will be barely noticeable. You may have to tape the cable against the caulk till it cures (couple hours).

Make sure it's a waterproof caulk. If you put the caulk on the grout (vs. brick) it should be fairly easy to remove it in the future, without leaving behind any evidence.

Disclosure: I've never tried this, don't know it will work for sure.

http://www.naturalhandyman.com/iip/infadh/infadhf.html
 
I would consider "No More Nails". It's a construction adhesive similar to "PL" that most handymen would be familiar with.
I'd start by stripping some 1/2" plywood to 1" widths x 8' long. Paint them whatever color you like, and then use the N.M Nails to fasten to the brick. N.M Nails has really good / quick tack tack, though you still might need some tape temporarily to keep them secure until the glue cures.
Slide some cable ties in behind the plywood before it cures and leave it for a day.
Next day you should be able to run the cable along the track and secure with the ties.
When you're ready to move, a scraper (like a 5 in 1 painter's tool) and a hammer will easily remive the plywood.
The N.M. nails cleans off easier than other adhesives...just scrape it off.
The other solution (and way easier) is to buy some 3M picture hanging strips like these ( http://solutions.3mcanada.ca/wps/portal/3M/en_CA/CACommand/Command/?MDR=true )
I don't know how good they'll attach to bricks, or how long they'll hold.... but I imagine they'll do fine.
 
Thanks for the many ideas, I don't know about the gorilla tape, will it withstand the elements? Someone told me to glue the wire to the brick with a hot gun.
 
Twister said:
Thanks for the many ideas, I don't know about the gorilla tape, will it withstand the elements? Someone told me to glue the wire to the brick with a hot gun.
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Good adhesives can do a lot of damage. As someone posted above, going into the mortar and repairing after is the most solid and the easiest to repair. It also looks a hell of a lot better.

It is the same reason why you are better off hanging a picture with a nail vs those dumb adhesive hangers. Much easier to make seamless when done.
 
Garrett said:
Good adhesives can do a lot of damage. As someone posted above, going into the mortar and repairing after is the most solid and the easiest to repair. It also looks a hell of a lot better.

It is the same reason why you are better off hanging a picture with a nail vs those dumb adhesive hangers. Much easier to make seamless when done.
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The problem with the mortar is that its not common grey colored one its like a beige/peach color...
 
Get some 1/8" stainless steel braided wire and stretch if from the pole to the window, and attach the video cable to the stainless wire with outdoor nylon tie straps.
 
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