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da truth asked in Home & GardenOther - Home & Garden · 2 decades ago

Is there a trick to getting masking tape off of a wall?

A previous occupant of my current house left masking tape on the wall around the trimwork. This is from a paint job at least 3 years ago and I can't simply peel the tape off. Anyone know of a trick to get it off without scraping it or painting over it?

Thanks.

Update:

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I'll try them over the next few days and come back to give credit to what works best.

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  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago
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    might try a hair dryer or heat gun to soften the glue

  • DramaGuy
    Lv 7
    2 decades ago

    Hot water applied repeatedly should soften the glue.

  • redunicorn
    Lv 7
    2 decades ago

    Have you tried gunk remover? Or Avon Skin So Soft? That stuff losens everything.

  • swalleno1
    2 decades ago

    Try liquid fabric softner, it works to get wall paper down.

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