How to staples Ethernet to wall?

Instead of "stapling", why not just stick them to the wall?

Get something like this: http://www.command.com/wps/portal/3M/en ... 9207&rt=r3

ToniCipriani wrote: ↑Instead of "stapling", why not just stick them to the wall?

Get something like this: http://www.command.com/wps/portal/3M/en ... 9207&rt=r3

Good idea, I thought about it, but at the end it isn't really good looking imo. Actually, I tried it with white color, and it was pretty hard to remove out of the wall without remving the paint.. and sometimes the paint itself can't hold on the weight

You could use these:

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/gb-gb-1 ... ack/963586

[IMG]http://www.homedepot.ca/wcsstore/HomeDe ... 50gb_4.jpg[/IMG]

Easy to find (any hardware store) and use (just need a hammer). Although meant for electrical cables (kind of rectangular profile, as opposed to cylindrical like ethernet), it'll work fine. The only issue is that, because the nails aren't deep, it'll just go into the drywall, so it'll be easy to yank out. If it's for an area where no one will constantly brush against it (e.g. alongside some molding) or where a child will tug at it, it'll be fine.

Go wireless if you're worried about damage to the wall. Repeater base stations aren't expensive.

i used staples. jsut make sure your staple gun is at the minimum setting and go back and hammer them in. If the staple goes in to far it will pinch the cable and damage it.

jm1 wrote: ↑ Easy to find (any hardware store) and use (just need a hammer). Although meant for electrical cables (kind of rectangular profile, as opposed to cylindrical like ethernet), it'll work fine. The only issue is that, because the nails aren't deep, it'll just go into the drywall, so it'll be easy to yank out. If it's for an area where no one will constantly brush against it (e.g. alongside some molding) or where a child will tug at it, it'll be fine.

Those are NOT for Ethernet/Round cables - it will crush the cables.

You need to buy a proper wire stable.

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redzone wrote: ↑i used staples. jsut make sure your staple gun is at the minimum setting and go back and hammer them in. If the staple goes in to far it will pinch the cable and damage it.

From the internet, they say Arrow T25 9/16 looks perfect for that situation. However, all staple guns for t25 have very bad reviews, so I don't know where and which model to buy, can't seem to find any online.

L4cky wrote: ↑From the internet, they say Arrow T25 9/16 looks perfect for that situation. However, all staple guns for t25 have very bad reviews, so I don't know where and which model to buy, can't seem to find any online.

Where are you installing the cable? Drywall? Wood Frame?

coolspot wrote: ↑Those are NOT for Ethernet/Round cables - it will crush the cables.

You need to buy a proper wire stable.

[IMG]http://i01.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/1074 ... b-font.jpg[/IMG]

+1. I used these for securing cables to joists/framing when I was running Cat6 during renovations. They work well and are inexpensive...get them at Home Depot or Rona

coolspot wrote: ↑Where are you installing the cable? Drywall? Wood Frame?

Actually I am not sure where, I think there are 4 solutions:

Part 1: Wood
Part 2: Wood
Part 3: hard Cement
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I was thinking:

1- Get part 1 removed, insert cable, and put back part 1. However: no sure how (with what) to remove part 1, and I am scared while putting it back, those tiny screws will damage the cable if hammered too low
2- Get part 1 and 2 removed, insert cable and put back parts 1 and 2: not sure how (with what tool)
3- Staple the cable to Part 2 (somewhere in part 2)
4- Staple the cable through Part 3 (cement)

My cable is grey unfortunately and wall is white, if inserted, I think it would look better, but honestly I don't mind

I saw this somewhere in the house (made by the cable guy) Maybe it's a T25, not sure if it is a good idea, or how hard/simple it is to get it done (solution 3 or 4):

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jacquesstrap wrote: ↑+1. I used these for securing cables to joists/framing when I was running Cat6 during renovations. They work well and are inexpensive...get them at Home Depot or Rona

with a hammer to insert it? I just find it ugly if I put it every foot. If my cable was white, it wouldn't be a problem though.

L4cky wrote: ↑I just find it ugly if I put it every foot. If my cable was white, it wouldn't be a problem though.

If you feel it's ugly, run a conduit; use solid core (in-wall) Ethernet wiring and it will stand up on itself without needing staples.

[IMG]http://www.homedepot.ca/wcsstore/HomeDe ... 00WH_4.jpg[/IMG]

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/10-ft-m ... ite/911691

Available in plastic too.

Wow! This actually sounds like a perfect idea! Metal shows not available in my area :S What is the difference between metal and plastic? There are so many of them, you have any experience on these? Maybe for my use, I should just get the cheapest one...

coolspot wrote: ↑If you feel it's ugly, run a conduit; use solid core (in-wall) Ethernet wiring and it will stand up on itself without needing staples.

[IMG]http://www.homedepot.ca/wcsstore/HomeDe ... 00WH_4.jpg[/IMG]

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/10-ft-m ... ite/911691

Available in plastic too.

I bought the one below from lee valley and it worked great for a bundle of stereo cables (rear surrounds , network and a sub cable)

About the best price i could find and very easy to work with and cut to length.

http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.a ... 3456,43460

redzone wrote: ↑I bought the one below from lee valley and it worked great for a bundle of stereo cables (rear surrounds , network and a sub cable)

About the best price i could find and very easy to work with and cut to length.

http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.a ... 3456,43460

Sounds like a good deal, but I live in Montreal, the only City where we can't find that kind of store lol

If you get a good staple gun with settings that allow you to sink them shallow, that works really well for not just cables, but outdoor xmas lights as well.

TotallyKiller wrote: ↑If you get a good staple gun with settings that allow you to sink them shallow, that works really well for not just cables, but outdoor xmas lights as well.

what is a good staple gun? they are all rated 1/5 for t25.

http://www.lowes.ca/cord-covers/wiremol ... 90755.html

Will cost me like 30$ for 20 feet

L4cky wrote: ↑what is a good staple gun? they are all rated 1/5 for t25.

http://www.lowes.ca/cord-covers/wiremol ... 90755.html

Will cost me like 30$ for 20 feet

Use MOCA (Coax over Ethernet) instead - won't get GigE speeds, but 100Mbps attainable and you can use the pre-existing coax outlets - no need to staple or run any wires. Will just need a MOCA adapter on each end.

This or wifi-N are your best bets.

L4cky wrote: ↑Wow! This actually sounds like a perfect idea! Metal shows not available in my area :S What is the difference between metal and plastic? There are so many of them, you have any experience on these? Maybe for my use, I should just get the cheapest one...

Couple things:

-Metal is more durable, usually has screw holes for better grip to the wall.
-Plastic ones are stick on, may fall off over time, depending on the quality of the glue, wall surface. Saying that, the Legrand Wiremold plastic ones I use for telephone cords in my house is very sticky and will never come off the wall
-However, if you ever plan on removing the conduit, metal ones should be easier to remove since they're screwed on versus glued.
-Plastic ones snap shut, so it makes it hard to add cables in the future (at least the Legrand Wiremold ones from Home Depot).

Strange Legrand products are no available in Montreal considering they have an office in Montreal!

http://www.legrand.ca/canada-contact.aspx#.UvmNwHnxXtE