Stretch releasing adhesive article for fragile surfaces

A method of adhesively mounting an item to, and removing an item from, a wall surface susceptible to damage without damaging the surface, said method comprising the steps of:

• (a) providing an elongated stretch releasing adhesive strip having first and second opposed major surfaces, first and second ends, and a non-adhesive pull tab forming the second end, at least the first major surface of the adhesive strip including a non-adhesive contact surface adjacent the first end, whereby the non-adhesive contact surface is arranged adjacent the delicate surface;
• (b) adhesively bonding the item to the wall surface by adhering the adhesive strip first major surface to the wall surface and arranging the item on the adhesive strip second major surface, thereby bonding the item to the wall surface;
• (c) applying a force to the item opposite the strip non-adhesive contact surface, thereby to firmly maintain the non-adhesive surface of the adhesive strip in contact with the wall surface during the removal process;
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• (d) stretching the adhesive strip by applying a longitudinal force to the non-adhesive pull tab to debond the adhesive strip from the item and the wall surface.