If installed properly and safely, most self-adhesive bathroom accessories can be removed safely as well. However, before you try to remove it, it is important to know how to do it properly. First, if the bathroom accessory or item can be slid off the adhesive, do that first. Heat is one of the best ways to loosen the adhesive in order to safely remove it. The heat acts as a way to soften the adhesive that can then be gently scared off with a thin string. Dental floss is also used in this case. Some self-adhesive bathroom accessories will have a tab that can be used to safely peel the adhesive off of the wall or surface. However, some permanent self-adhesive bathroom accessories can not be removed from paint without harming it. If installed on tile or a similar surface, they can be removed safely without damaging the surface.
Possible accidents that may occur when removing a self-adhesive bathroom accessory:
- Damages to Paint - Unless a proper removal is done, the paint on your wall can be damaged in the process. This will cause an inconvenience that can be easily avoided. Damages are very hard to deal with. Due to this, make sure you prepare for any possible damages ahead of time.
- Ripped Wallpaper - If removing your self-adhesive bathroom accessory from wallpaper, the same problems from removing it from paint can occur. However, replacing wallpaper is much harder than painting over damages. Wallpaper can be hard to install by yourself. Prevent the chance of ripping wallpaper by carefully removing the adhesive. In addition, it is not cheap to replace.
- Adhesive Residue - Adhesive residue can be left behind on the wall after removal of the self-adhesive bathroom accessory. If not removed properly with the right tools and adhesive remover, it will dry and become a mark on your surface. If you are still unsure about how to remove this, contact a professional for help. You can also look online for some more tips.