Removing border glue

Meths should do it ok but do test a small patch first.

Thanks. I was thinking something solventy, but thought with the large area it was a bad idea.

Bob

I would use an aerosol sticky label remover with orange peel extract (limonene) as the active ingredient.

This will not smell as bad as meths and is not so bad for your hands either!

or Lawson HIS

I find white spirit is good for self-adhesive residues.

Dave W

Agreed. Isn't it amazing how e.g. B&Q unerringly stick these labels on the front surface of things like brushed aluminium trim. White spirit is about the best for removing them without leave any trace.

Toom

I'd try white spirit first. It works with some self adhesives. Or label remover - you'll get that from the likes of Maplin.

Even worse on planed wood or mouldings, etc.

We moved into an empty house about a month ago. The plumber put "do not use" tape on the brass fire surround, toilet seats, boiler etc. Don't know if it was meant to be security tape, but it left the white sticky backing behind (been stuck on for a year). Made a nice black flock "do not use" on the toilet lid where I sat to drain the radiator and it took the fluff off my jeans.

I ended up using T cut on the brass, and replacing the toilet seats with nice warm wooden ones. I also found out that Zippo lighter fluid no longer removes sticky residue.

Bob

Someone has to ask - why the toilet seat (in particular)?

I can understand the toilet seat (meaning the toilet plumbing isn't working?) but why would a /plumber/ label a brass fire surround?

Because the water was off. The seat was actually taped down with it.

Because the gas was off. Not exactly dangerous or damaging like a dry boiler. Then again, neither were the taps...

Nice of him to leave 3 radiator air vents open as well (without stickers!) - good job the one I checked was one of the 3!

Bob