How Do You Remove Mounting Putty From A Wall

Wall adhesives such as poster putty and double sided mounting squares help you decorate your walls without creating holes.

How do you remove mounting putty from a wall.

The quick way to decorate your walls is with mounting putty. Traditional methods of hanging posters such as tape glue or staples can damage walls. The only thing you should know before you go with putty is that it may cause damage to the actual wall art when you try to remove it. But on the bright side it is mess free and easy to remove.

If the putty is allowed to dry you can still remove any excess but it will take a little more effort. The putty is meant to hang only lightweight items such as unframed posters maps and pictures. A safer alternative is poster putty which can be made at home for a fraction of the store price. To get off any small pieces still on the wall rub a fresh.

Recently i was asked how i was able to keep my posters up in my room. To avoid marks when you re taking down a poster use your fingernail to get right under the putty and ease it out and away from the wall so that it comes away still attached to the poster. If you live in a cinder block wall dorm or rent from a finicky landlord these wall adhesives may be the only way you can hang up your wall décor. Use a light coloured adhesive on light coloured walls as a darker putty may stain the paint.

Candidly the paint unlike a building does not have a longer life unless it is applied on a suitable surface. I have to absolutely rave about the scotch mounting putty by 3m i bought it on a whim at office depot my first year of teaching in order to start setting up my art room. It can be removed easily without causing damage. Meet your new best friend in the art room.