
So having an iPod is awesome. I mean, you don’t have to cart all those CDs around anymore just to listen to a unique compilation of your choosing. You’re so much more liberated, now that you’ve been freed of those CD shackles. It’s not like anyone really wants those CDs anymore, so you should just throw them away, right? Yeah, except for all that amazing cover art you’re gonna lose. But what good is CD cover art if no one is going to see it?
If you worship your CD art, then CD Wall Tiles (Firebox.com, $39.95) is here to help you display it properly. This set comes with nine independent wall tiles that hold your CD cases, but still allow you to access your CDs. This is pretty cool because you can basically arrange the tiles any way you want, so there’s tons of different display options. Plus, the wall tiles attach with Command™ strips, so you can rearrange them later if you get tired of your original display.
Because these wall tiles use Command™ strips, that means there’s no tools needed, which I love – I can’t tell you how many Allen wrenches I have. However, there is a slightly complicated process of attaching these things to your wall. I’m sure once you get past the first few, it’s all coming up roses, but I have my doubts. Luckily, it comes with detailed instructions.
Basically, you pick a structural design for your wall art using the nine CD wall tiles. You join them together using the connectors provided so that your design holds together. Each wall tile has a hole in the center to make transfer to the wall easier. Simply mark each hole with a pencil to outline where your wall tiles will be placed. Attach the Command™ strips to the back of each mounting clip, which you will then place over the pencil marks. Press each clip for 30 seconds to ensure its that it bonds to the wall, then wait one hour before sliding wall tiles into the mounting clips.
Now that you’re done with the setup, it’s time for the hardest part: picking those first CD cases to be displayed. You only have nine options, so you’d better make it count. Sure, you can change them anytime you want to, and you could even order a few sets if you wanted to get really creative. But just like a mix tape, there’s nothing like that first perfect CD compilation.
5 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 6″ x 5.5″ x 0.5″ (each wall tile)
-Includes: 9 CD wall tiles, 24 spacers, 40 bumpers, 9 Command™ Strips, and instructions
-Each wall tile can hold either single or double CDs in each case
-Leaves no damage to your wall
-No tools needed
-Quick to install and easy to change






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