The Heat Release Removal Guide

Protect Your Paint with Our Gentle Heat Method

At Style My Wall, we believe in stress-free decorating. Our decals use a premium, removable adhesive that comes off cleanly for most customers. But sometimes, paint can be unpredictable. You might not realise your paint is delicate until you start peeling — and that’s when damage can occur. To help avoid surprises, we’ve developed a heat-based removal method designed to protect your walls and give you the best result possible.

Before You Start: Know Your Paint
You’ve probably heard the term “no damage,” but it’s not always that simple. Paint can lift for a variety of reasons — poor surface prep, low-quality paint, fresh paint that hasn’t fully cured, or even older, brittle paint. Our gentle heat technique helps reduce these risks, but being aware of your wall’s condition is just as important.

What You’ll Need

  • A standard hairdryer

  • A soft microfiber cloth

  • Optional: plastic squeegee or credit card (wrapped in cloth) for tricky spots

The Heat-Based Removal Method
Follow these steps carefully for the best results:

Step 1: Warm the Decal

  • Plug in your hairdryer and set it to a low or medium heat

  • Hold it about 5 to 10 cm away from the edge of the decal

  • Slowly move the heat across the area for 30 to 60 seconds

  • Don’t overheat — you want to gently warm the adhesive, not damage the paint or make the decal brittle

Step 2: Start Peeling at a Low Angle

  • After heating, gently lift one corner of the decal using your fingertips

  • As you peel, keep the decal close to the wall’s surface

  • Slowly pull the decal downward or across the wall at a low angle (around 10 to 30 degrees)

  • Avoid pulling outward away from the wall — this puts stress on the paint and increases the risk of peeling

Step 3: Work in Sections

  • Keep using the hairdryer to warm each section just before peeling

  • If a section resists, pause and warm it again before continuing

  • For larger decals, break the process into small sections and move across or downward bit by bit

Helpful Tips

  • Take your time — a slow, steady peel with gentle heat is the safest approach

  • Test a small corner before removing the entire decal, especially on sensitive or unknown paint types

  • If your wall was recently painted, wait at least four weeks before removing any decals

  • A clean surface during application helps with easy removal later

Please Note
While our decals are made with care and designed to be removable, we can’t guarantee there won’t be paint damage in every situation. The condition of your wall — including the type and age of the paint — plays a big role in how the decal behaves during removal.

Using this heat technique significantly improves your chances of a clean removal. However, Style My Wall is not liable for any paint damage that may occur, as these factors are beyond our control. Always test a small area first and follow the steps above for best results.