Query re vinyl foil "planking"

[rd2jones]

I've begun using the vinyl foil "planking" technique that Doris and Firdajan have described elsewhere on this forum. (In North America, the material is sometimes called "self-adhesive vinyl contact paper").

My question is: has anyone using this approach had problems with the vinyl "planking" strips staying stuck to the paper underlayer?

I believe Firdajan did something with a hair dryer in this regard but he didn't give details. In my case, the strips seem rather easy to peel off-- although they're not detaching by themselves, so it may not in fact be a major problem. Still, I'd welcome any input from others' experience with the technique.

Note: I did paint the underlayer black as per Doris's method in her thread on the Royal Caroline, so the strips are actually laid on an acrylic-painted backing.

Thanks!