Why does Blu Tack pull paint off the wall?
Care should be taken on painted plaster as Blu Tack’s adhesive qualities may cause paint to come away from wall. When walls haven’t been properly prepared prior to painting or there is insufficient paint on the plasterboard. Blu Tack will stick to the paint surface and over time the Blu Tack coupled with the weight of the item its attaching, will eventually fall off, taking paint with it because the paint hasn’t sufficiently stuck to the plasterboard. Blu Tack becomes more adhesive as time goes on, so when removing it after a while, it’s a good idea to soften the edges with a citrus stain remover. Remember when removing Blu Tack, roll it off carefully never pull it off the walls.
