How To Get A Mirror Off A Tiled Wall

Often after a mirror is glued to a wall a frame is put up around it to make it more pleasing to the eye.

How to get a mirror off a tiled wall.

Slip a wire saw over the back edge of a mirror tile working it between the tile and the wall. If you feel a lot of resistance put the putty knife away and keep heating the mirror until the adhesive melts. Place string behind 12 mirror and use a sawing motion back and forth. Many bathrooms feature large mirrors that are simply glued directly to the wall without a frame.

Some people like to hang a mirror while others like to glue the mirror directly to the wall. Then use a utility knife or rotary grinder to scrape away the grout until the spacer lugs between the tiles are visible. A wire saw is a long abrasive wire with a small handle on each end. The string will cut through the foam backing strips holding the mirror to the wall.

Scrape the remaining backing foam off the wall the best you can with a putty knife. 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. To remove wall tiles start by heating up the grout between the tiles with a blow dryer so it s easier to remove.

Works like a dream and it s quick. Decorative mirrors are often adhered directly onto the drywall to prevent them from rattling or falling from the wall. This is for your safety but it can be a challenge to remove the mirror later. Mirror adhesive creates a very strong bond and if you have to remove the mirror you are in for a difficult task.

Subscribing to my channel is greatly appreciated. If the mirror isn t sliding off of the wall the adhesive is likely pretty strong. Get a strong string or cord about 3 ft long.