How to remove double sided foam tape from wall without peeling paint

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Is there any better way to remove double sided foam tape from my wall, when i try to remove it form my wall it leave spots on the wall, is there any home remedy to remove these spots from my wall.

Thanks in advance..

asked Sep 6, 2017 at 5:34

I have made the experience that a combination of two actions leaves the best results:

1. I first use a hairdryer to bring up the temperature of the glue and then slowly remove the double sided tape from the wall
2. I then use a mixture of water and (clear) vinegar (4:1) to wipe away remaining stains of glue

Edit: there are also products like "Goo Gone" and "Goof Off FG650" which according to my neighbour work miracles on any remaining glue.

answered Sep 6, 2017 at 5:58

There are two problems with removing foam tape:

• Pieces of the tape or the "stickum" are left on the surface, or sometimes some of the adhesive even migrates into wallpaper or paint. Gentle cleaning with a mild solvent, such as naphtha paint thinner, followed by air drying and a final gentle cleanup with eraser crumbs in a bag may work. Use caution -- paint thinner is quite flammable, so keep it away from any source of ignition. Test the solvent in an inconspicuous spot before cleaning the residue, since naphtha (mineral spirits) may damage paint or wallpaper.

• The spots may be areas where the paint or wall covering has been pulled off. In that case, the only option is to repair the damage: paint over the spot, or patch the wallpaper with a piece with the same pattern. Because paint or patch is newer than that on the wall, there may be a slight mismatch that should disappear with time.

answered Sep 6, 2017 at 6:00

Foam mounting tape features an adhesive on both sides of the thin foam core. It's typically used to mount items to fixed backing, such as photos in picture frames. Some varieties of mounting tape are made for wall use, such as those for hanging lightweight artwork or temporary wall hooks. Certain brands and styles are easily removable, coming with a pull tab that allows you to quickly and easily remove the foam pad and adhesive from the wall. Other styles are designed to be permanent and require careful cleaning for full removal.

1. 1.

   Insert a flat, dull blade between the foam and the wall. A butter knife, plastic spatula or credit card works well and doesn't damage the wall.

2. 2.

   Work the blade beneath the foam and gently pry it up from the wall. Remove as much of the foam layer as possible so only the adhesive remains.

3. 3.

   Rub your thumb over the remaining adhesive. Some mounting tape adhesives rub off under gentle pressure. If the adhesive doesn't rub or smears instead, stop rubbing it.

4. 4.

   Dip a rag in an eyeglass cleaner that contains alcohol. Rub the alcohol into the adhesive to loosen it, but avoid spreading it beyond the adhesive because it may damage the paint. Continue to to rub until all the adhesive is gone. For stubborn adhesive, rub gently with a nylon scrubber and eyeglass cleaner.

5. 5.

   Wipe the wall with a dry rag to remove any loose residue. Allow the wall to air dry.

   Things You Will Need

   • Dull blade

   • Rags

   • Eyeglass cleaner

   • Nylon scrubber

   Tip

   Commercial adhesive removers can clean up mounting tape residue, but they may damage a painted wall surface. Test them in an inconspicuous area first.

   If adhesive removal damages a painted wall surface, paint over the damage with one coat of primer followed by two coats of a matching wall color.

   Warning

   Avoid oil-based adhesive removers. The oils soak into drywall and plaster, which can result in a permanent stain that will bleed through even if you repaint the wall. Alcohol-based cleaners evaporate and don't cause permanent damage to the wallboard.

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