How to Remove Industrial Double-Sided Tape
Industrial double-sided tape is used to secure one item to another. You can use the tape to secure heavy items--such as pictures or mirrors--to many types of walls, including paneling and drywall. Industrial double-sided tape is designed to keep the item in place. This makes removal of the tape rather difficult. Removing the tape incorrectly could damage the wall. Fortunately, with a few household items and a little hard work, you can remove the tape without harming your wall. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Remove the item that was secured to the wall with the industrial double-sided tape. This will reveal the tape, making removal easier.
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Plug your hair dryer into an electrical outlet and set it on a medium setting. Move the hair dryer back and forth above the industrial double-sided tape to soften the adhesive.
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Hold a piece of fishing line between your hands as tight as possible. Slide the fishing line underneath the industrial double-sided tape and wall. Stay as close to the wall as possible. The fishing line is used as a knife to cut the tape away from the wall.
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Repeat steps 2 and 3 several times until you have removed as much of the double-sided tape as possible.
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Apply water-displacing spray to a soft cloth. Gently scrub the wall with the cloth. The water-displacing spray will remove the sticky residue left behind by the tape.
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