Give Your Home A Bit Of Sparkle With This Aluminum Foil Tape

Are you looking to give your home decor some much-needed pizazz? If so, you might want to consider aluminum foil tape. This hack is gaining traction on TikTok, adding a touch of sparkle to any room. Since it comes in thin strands, you can use it to line wainscoting on your walls, doors, and more. When the light catches the foil, your space will become a trendsetting oasis. And seeing as you can purchase a roll of this tape on Amazon for less than $10, you'll find this to be an affordable hack that allows you to create something truly unique. 

There are tons of ways you can decorate and add sparkle with foil tape. In addition to doors and wainscoting, you can use this fun crafting item on kitchen cabinets, in bathrooms, on furniture, and more. If you've already done a DIY wooden trim upgrade for your IKEA Hemnes dresser, adding aluminum foil tape around the piece's brand-new trim can add another layer of pizazz. And the best part? It won't break the bank. Here's how to incorporate this tape into your home's design.

According to several TikTok videos, all you have to do is choose your favorite shade of aluminum foil tape to elevate any space. Since it has an adhesive backing similar to masking tape, it goes on effortlessly. However, you want it to properly adhere, so it's best to clean and dry the area first. Then the fun begins! Apply your decorative tape, pulling it taut to prevent bubbles and crooked lines during application. If you find that your aluminum tape needs adjusting after installation, it's best to remove it and start over before its tacky backing has time to cure. As a rule of thumb, 20 minutes is all it takes for an adhesive to be at 50% of its strength, so be sure to check your work quickly. 

Keep in mind that aluminum foil tape may be difficult to remove — especially be aware of this if you're renting and can only make temporary adjustments to your home. This tape can leave behind a sticky residue, and it may also remove a layer of paint when peeled off finished surfaces. There are steps you can take to remove any stubborn, stuck-on adhesive, however. Hair dryers and heat guns may help remove it, but you may still have to repaint your space after you remove aluminum foil tape. 

If you want to try a different kind of tape, consider washi tape. This colorful adhesive is commonly used for paper-based projects but could stand in for aluminum foil tape.