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> gaffer's tape is easily removed I used to think this, too. Then I used it on shitty Ikea "melamine" "tables" and now my CTO has to stare at tables that look
by exmadscientist 5y ago
> gaffer's tape is easily removed
I used to think this, too. Then I used it on shitty Ikea "melamine" "tables" and now my CTO has to stare at tables that look like they're missing patches of fur. At least both tables cost less than the roll of tape!
- r2_pilot 5y agoHave you tried Goo Gone?
- exmadscientist 5y agoThat'll help if the tape doesn't want to leave the substrate. Not so much if the substrate would rather split apart than release the tape! (To be clear, these tables are very low quality.)
- some_random 5y agoI think that's hardly fair on the tape then haha
- exmadscientist 5y agoAgreed! Just pointing out that it doesn't release quite so easily as you might think....
- greggsy 5y agoWe had to use ‘heritage tape’ for old parquetry floors. I don’t know how much it cost, but it was enough for the company to pay us the additional 15 minutes to roll it back up neatly on the roll. Not a terrible way to make a few extra dollars at the end the night - it was a lot like mindfulness.