How To Get A Mirror Off A Tiled Wall

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How to get a mirror off a tiled wall.

Get a strong string or cord about 3 ft long. Often after a mirror is glued to a wall a frame is put up around it to make it more pleasing to the eye. Scrape the remaining backing foam off the wall the best you can with a putty knife. Decorative mirrors are often adhered directly onto the drywall to prevent them from rattling or falling from the wall.

Place string behind 12 mirror and use a sawing motion back and forth. This is for your safety but it can be a challenge to remove the mirror later. You shouldn t need to pull very hard to get the mirror to lift up. Then use a utility knife or rotary grinder to scrape away the grout until the spacer lugs between the tiles are visible.

To remove wall tiles start by heating up the grout between the tiles with a blow dryer so it s easier to remove. Some people like to hang a mirror while others like to glue the mirror directly to the wall. You ll need to use a putty knife to pry these mirrors off. Works like a dream and it s quick.

Mirror adhesive creates a very strong bond and if you have to remove the mirror you are in for a difficult task. If you feel a lot of resistance put the putty knife away and keep heating the mirror until the adhesive melts. Start in an area either a side or corner where you will have the most room to wedge a large drywall knife between the wall and the mirror. Heat and pry the tiles off.

If the mirror isn t sliding off of the wall the adhesive is likely pretty strong. Subscribing to my channel is greatly appreciated. Next use a chisel and hammer to pry the tiles off of the wall.