However, the adhesive backing on this product is very strong, and no matter how hard I try to remove it without damaging my wall, it just won’t come off. The LED strip light is ideal for lighting up your deck or garden.
I attempted to remove the glue by first warming it with a blow dryer in the hopes that it would become pliable enough to remove, but all that happened was that the plastic coating that was surrounding the LEDs melted. Is there anything else that I could possibly utilize?
It would be ideal if you had something that could make the glue more pliable, allowing you to detach each individual LED strip from the adhesive backing. Got some 80-100 grit sandpaper? When it comes to removing glue residue during the refinishing of floors, it works wonders. Sandpaper can be folded into a square with the adhesive side facing out by simply folding approximately four or five layers of it.
Sandpaper should be held in both hands, with the thumbs on top and the forefingers on the bottom. This will ensure that the sandpaper is held correctly. Maintain pressure on the surface with your thumbs while you work the tips of your fingers into the glue. The entire strip will gradually detach from the adhesive layer that is on it, and when it does, it will leave behind a clean edge where it was attached to the wall as well as LEDs that are in perfect condition and ready to be installed somewhere else!
Working in sections is essential whenever you are sanding or grinding something that has glued surfaces. If you do not work in sections, you run the risk of accidentally removing more material than you intended and destroying an area that should have been left untouched. The same principle applies to stripping paint (see how to remove paint without sanding ). And instead of trying to use a regular piece of paper, you should get actual sandpaper to work with. If you use the wrong tool for the job, it will end up being even more difficult for you to complete the project.
