Whichever method you use, first test the cleaning/removal material in an inconspicuous part of the surface the label is stuck on to be sure it won't damage the surface.

The appliqués were made to be put on the bottom inside of bathtubs & showers to make them less slippery & help prevent falls. They are made in three layers...the top layer that you see, a middle layer of Mylar film & a bottom layer of adhesive.

• carefully lift a corner edge of each appliqué. Use your fingernail, a chisel pointed cuticle stick or any rigid, sharp edged plastic or wood scraper to get it started.
  
  
• slowly pull up & peel back the appliqué making certain the two layers (top surface & Mylar film) remain together. Should the layers separate & tear the film as you progress, start & lift other corners around the appliqué, working toward the center until all portions are free. Cleaners & solvents will not eat through Mylar film.
  
  
• after the appliqués have been removed, there may be some bits of adhesive remaining on the tub surface. To this adhesive you may apply a mild, powdered bathroom surface cleaner. Allow the adhesive to soak in on the solution for about 1/2 hour to soften the adhesive to a rubbery consistency.
  
  

Now, wipe up the softened adhesive w/ a coarse, dry cloth. Or, thumb-roll the adhesive into small balls (much like rubber cement). For removing the adhesive, repeat the soak procedure several times.

If you have difficulty trying to pull & peel back the appliqués, you may prefer to try the following procedure.

Plumbing Tools & Materials • chisel pointed cuticle stick or any rigid, sharp edged plastic or wood scraper • tile cleaner • coarse, dry cloth • mild powdered cleanser or liquid detergent, baking soda & water, or all purpose household cleaner

Difficulty: Beginner

Repair Time: 45min - 2.5hrs

Advice by Friendly Plumber ® • Wear rubber gloves & ensure the work area is well ventilated

• lift several corners on each appliqué. Apply a generous portion of mild, powdered bathroom surface cleaner over the entire bottom of the tub. Since nothing will eat through the Mylar film, these solutions must get under the appliqué in order to work on the adhesive.
  
  
• this time, allow the appliqués to soak for about 2 hours. Experiment using a variety of bathroom tile cleaners and one of the solutions should soften the adhesive to a point where the appliqués can be lifted easily from the tub surface & any remaining adhesive can be wiped up.

After following one of these above procedures...after removing the appliqués & any remaining adhesive, scour the tub thoroughly w/ a mild powdered cleanser. Then rinse thoroughly & air-dry before installing new appliqués.

If one of these solutions remains on the tub surface, your next set of appliqués may not adhere well...thus, the scouring powder treatment.

Some fiberglass tub manufacturers recommend that powdered cleansers not be used on their tubs. Instead use liquid detergents, or baking soda & water, or all-purpose household cleaners.