How to Remove a Sticker From Your Unfinished Wood

How to Remove a Sticker From Your Unfinished Wood
Written By
Kaye Wagner
Kaye Wagner
Published: Sep 11, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Eraser

  1. Pull each corner of the sticker in toward its center.

  2. Remove the entire sticker at a 90-degree angle.

  3. Rub a pencil eraser over the sticker residue to remove it from the unfinished wood.

Paint Thinner

  1. Peel off as much of the sticker as possible.

  2. Dab paint thinner on a clean cloth.

  3. Apply the paint thinner to the sticker residue on the unfinished wood.

  4. Wipe the area once the sticker has been removed.

Hair Dryer

  1. Peel off as much of the sticker as possible with your fingers.

  2. Turn a hair dryer onto high heat.

  3. Concentrate the hot air over the sticker residue, and gradually wipe it away with a clean cloth as you heat it.

Tips

Test the cleaning method on a small and inconspicuous area of the unfinished wood to ensure that it does not permanently damage the wood.

Photo Credits

Unfinished Plywood Background image by Gary Chorpenning from Fotolia.com

Kaye Wagner

Kaye Wagner has been working in the fields of journalism and public relations since 2006 and is a recipient of a National Hearst Award. She is particularly interested in home-and-garden projects, as well as beauty and fashion writing. An…

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