How do I get excess tape off ceiling trim after painting?
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Judy vacarra on Dec 24, 2014Use your hair dryer , just warm it up and it should zip right off,Helpful Reply
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Terry H on Dec 24, 2014I would loosen the ends carefully with a razor blade, then it should peel right off without damaging any of the other paint...Then it's simply a matter of touching up paint...Helpful Reply
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Darla on Dec 24, 2014Take an exacto knife or razor blade and cut lightly along the stuck edge line.Helpful Reply
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Terina Maria on Dec 25, 2014I had the same problem, except along the baseboards and trim around the fireplace. I wish I would've thought to use a hairdryer! Instead, I used an exacto knife, which created its own set of issues. Go with the hairdryer method first.Helpful Reply
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Cathy on Dec 25, 2014The hairdryer is the trick!!Helpful Reply
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Hot air on Dec 25, 2014I have a maintenance business for over 30 years now. The best thing for getting any tape off anything is rubbing alcohol. Test a small area to make sure doesn't damage surface alcohol also good for remoming ink off surfaces and tape off glass windows etc. very reasonable priced and very efficent. You may need to rub surface for awhile but it will work wonderfully.Helpful Reply
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Tina Koch on Dec 25, 2014Thanks for all the help. I will try the hairdyer first, then the rubbing alcohol.Helpful Reply
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Lisadoll on Dec 25, 2014Goo Gone. Can't believe nobody recommended this stuff! I use it for lots of things.. Stubborn price tags, labels, lipstick.. Just used Ggo Gone to remove painters tape adhesive residue from my vinyl window frames. I cannot live without this stuff. Everybody sells this citrus based cleaner. It comes in either a spray or squeez bottle.Helpful Reply
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Dee on Feb 16, 2015Do not use any solvents, it can ruin the paint job. Use a hair dryer and very gently {I use an exacto knife] Lift a corner and pull the tape off on the angle of the ceiling not straight across. Do this very slowly and you will have no problems. Yes alcohol will remove the tape, but it also removes latex paint. It is good for drip marks on the floor.Helpful Reply
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