Removing residual glue and tapes from soft furnishing and expensive wallcoverings can be worrying. Therefore, we always recommend testing a tape on the surface prior to use.

When tape has been left in direct sunlight, for too long and has become “baked-on”. In this situation a handy tip, on hard surfaces, is to use warm water with a drop of detergent to soften the tape and the glue so it can be peeled off and washed down. First and foremost, ensure the right tape for the job is being used. If you’ve used regular masking tape around a windowpane and it’s been in direct sunlight, it’s probable it will hold on tighter than Bon Jovi. It goes without saying that warm water should be kept away from wallpaper at all costs. This eventuality will ruin your day and probably cause tears as well as tears. Love it or avoid it, masking tape is an important tool to many decorators. Whether you are painting a two-tone wall or masking off a surface, masking tape plays its part.Free sachet delivery is available on all Rust-Oleum sachets. These are shipped direct from the manufacturer using Whistl. Can take 5-10 working days. Not all decorators choose to use masking tape. However, removing tape can be one of the most satisfying jobs in the day. Crisp, clean lines are something both the professional decorator and average DIYer can get immense satisfaction from.