Tips on removing wall wraps

Removing a graphic always risk damage to the wall especially if the film has a permanent adhesive. Due to the variety of conditions with wall surfaces, Arlon cannot guarantee the speed and a damage-free removal. The amount of damage can be greatly reduced by following the inspection, cleaning and preparation guidelines provided in this bulletin.

NOTE: Arlon does not warrant damage to the wall surface caused by removing film, even if a removable adhesive was used. 

1. Not all films are designed to be removable. For best results, remove slowly. Start from the top and pull down at a 120- 180 degree angle.

2. Score every 12-24” with a blade to cut it into strips. This may ease the removal but take care not to cut the surface underneath.

3. Most graphics are easier to remove from a textured surface than a smooth surface since there is less adhesive contact.

4. Clean removal from painted drywall may not be possible, even with a removable film. If the bond of the film to the paint is greater than the bond of the paint to the wall, the paint and face paper of the drywall could be damaged during graphic removal.

5. If moisture has penetrated the drywall, it weakens the face paper and painted surface and will be damaged upon the removal of the graphics.

6. Avoid using chemicals to remove graphics on interior walls.

7. Use extreme caution when using heat to remove graphics applied on drywall.