I always think that if I am struggling with a problem, you probably are too. I am working on a fantastic redo of a vintage cabinet but it had really old contact paper inside. I am talking 70s contact paper stuck for life. I pulled, tugged, wore down my fingernails....then I googled. Turns out there is a super simple way to remove contact paper.
Break out your hair dryer! It removed it like a charm. Heat it up a little bit and it peels right off. Mine came off including the sticky stuff underneath with just a little heat. It appears from my research, you might need some Goo Gone to remove any sticky residue. I had a bunch to remove...
I would say start to finish it took me 15 minutes! Fifteen minutes! Gotta love another great use for a hair dryer. Stay tuned for more details after I get my cabinet done.
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4 comments:
Thanks Angie for the tip! I have a table from my grandmother that has contact paper on it. Will definitely try this.
It's always good to know tips like these. Handy for when you're faced with a job you're struggling with.
Great tip, I will put this is the back of my mind to pull out when needed
Carol
Thanks for the heat idea, but for removing the stickly residue I have found that amonia and water or a Mr. Clean sponge works even better. The goo be gone just wasn't doing it for me. I have numerous pieces that my mom contact papered, she must of went through a phase because it is on everything.
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