LMJIA Mounting Putty Dots Review: 840 Clear Dots for Damage-Free Decor

If you rent, or you’re decorating a space where drilling a hole or peeling paint off the wall is off the table, you know the small panic that comes with hanging anything up. The LMJIA Mounting Putty Dots are built to solve exactly that.

The LMJIA Mounting Putty Dots are 840 clear, double-sided adhesive dots that arrive pre-cut on a backing sheet instead of a tub of putty you pinch off. Each one is a round, 0.79-inch (20 mm) disc of acrylic adhesive, and the pack sells for about $18.99 on Amazon. It’s LMJIA’s take on reusable sticky tack for wall hanging, crafts, and party decorations.

I put these dots through real use, from a balloon arch left up overnight to holding small figures, a shirt, and a floor mat. The short version? The grip is genuinely strong and the removable hold leaves no residue, but there’s one clear limit you should know before you buy.

What I Liked

Across a week of real decorating and shelf-styling jobs, the LMJIA dots earned their keep in a few specific ways.

Strong, immediate tack that grips right away

The tack is strong the moment a dot touches a surface. Pressed onto my fingertip, a single dot gripped hard enough that it didn’t want to let go, then pulled off clean with no stickiness left behind. That same grip held a full balloon arch up overnight and through an entire party.

Clean, residue-free removal on every surface

Removal is where these adhesive dots shine. On a shirt, a floor mat, and painted walls, each dot lifted off with no residue, no torn fabric, and no peeled paint. One reviewer hung signs and banners in a hall where the owner wanted zero holes, and everything came off cleanly afterward.

Clear and pliable, so the dot disappears on a shelf

Once you press a dot flat, it reads clear and discreet, which matters when the goal is to show the item, not the adhesive. The dots also stay soft rather than hardening, so you can tilt or nudge whatever you stuck down without breaking the bond. One owner steadies wind-blown lanterns on a gazebo and can still tilt them back to swap batteries.

840 dots cover walls, wood, vinyl, and glass

At 840 dots per pack, a single box covers a whole install instead of just one party. LMJIA rates them for walls, wood, vinyl, and glass, and in use the grip carried across all four. The high count makes this removable mounting putty practical for repeat craft and scrapbooking projects.

It even grips fabric, a shirt, and a floor mat

The surface that surprised me was fabric. A dot held firmly to a shirt and a mat, then peeled away without lifting any threads, which is why shadow-box and backdrop makers reach for these glue dots. That flexibility — each sticky dot stretches noticeably before it lets go — is part of what makes the hold feel secure.

What Needs Improvement

No product is perfect, and the LMJIA dots have a few limits worth knowing before you buy.

The double-sided liner is fiddly to peel apart

The most common gripe, and one I share, is the second-side liner. Each dot is double-sided, but the clear film you peel to expose the second face is the same color as the adhesive, so it’s hard to find and separate. Several reviewers called that step tedious when prepping dozens of dots, and one said it’s almost impossible to tell the plastic from the dot. The simple fix is to stick the dot down first, then peel the top film.

Not the answer for heavy items hanging vertically

A single dot will not reliably hold a heavy item pulling straight down off a vertical wall. In testing, a heavier piece came down quickly on one dot, and a reviewer watched a metal display ship fall within minutes when wall-mounted. For anything with real weight, double or triple up the dots, or reach for a proper hook.

No published weight rating to plan around

LMJIA gives no per-dot weight rating, nothing measurable to size a job by. That’s common for this style of adhesive putty, but it means you’re testing by feel rather than spec. Competitors like Gorilla publish a hold rating, which makes heavier jobs easier to plan with confidence.

How It Compares

Reusable mounting putty is a crowded category, so here’s how these clear dots stack up against the names people reach for.

vs Blu-Tack

Blu-Tack is the classic kneadable tack, and it’s cheap and endlessly reusable. But collectors repeatedly report that it hardens over time, can let go, and leaves oily marks on walls and posters. The LMJIA dots skip the kneading and, in my testing, came off cleaner, though Blu-Tack’s putty form can fill odd gaps these flat dots can’t.

vs Gorilla Removable Mounting Putty

Gorilla’s putty also ships as pre-cut squares and, crucially, publishes a hold rating of roughly 2 pounds. That makes it the safer pick when you need to plan a heavier job. The LMJIA set counters with a far higher piece count (840 versus 168) and a clear, low-profile dot that disappears better on glass and shelves.

vs Scotch and 3M mounting putty

Scotch and 3M sell clear, reusable mounting squares that figure collectors trust for posing and light decor. They’re a known quantity with wide retail availability. The LMJIA dots match the clean-removal promise and undercut most name brands on cost per dot, but they don’t carry the same brand track record. When a single dot’s grip falls short of a heavier piece, the stronger foam bond of 3M Double Sided Mounting Tape covers the same goal of mounting without screws or holes, just with more holding power.

For renters and event decorators doing a lot of lightweight mounting, the LMJIA dots are the better value. If you’re hanging something with real weight, Gorilla’s rated putty or a proper hook is the smarter call. Crafters using these dots on lightweight projects can also make their own labels and decals with AgoDeo Premium Printable Vinyl Sticker Paper, which prints sharp and cuts clean for home sticker work.

Final Verdict

The LMJIA Mounting Putty Dots deliver a strong, clean, genuinely reusable hold for lightweight decor at a low cost per dot.

I’m giving them a 4.0 out of 5.

They lose points for the fiddly double-sided liner and the fact that a single dot won’t hold heavy, vertical loads. But the strong tack, residue-free removal, and generous 840-dot count more than cover the basics for everyday mounting.

Bottom line: If you’re a renter, decorator, or crafter who needs damage-free mounting for lightweight items, these clear adhesive dots are an easy recommendation — just double up for anything heavy.