How To Get A Mirror Off A Tiled Wall

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How to get a mirror off a tiled wall.

You ll need to use a putty knife to pry these mirrors off. A wire saw is a long abrasive wire with a small handle on each end. Scrape the remaining backing foam off the wall the best you can with a putty knife. Some people like to hang a mirror while others like to glue the mirror directly to the wall.

Get a strong string or cord about 3 ft long. To remove wall tiles start by heating up the grout between the tiles with a blow dryer so it s easier to remove. Slip a wire saw over the back edge of a mirror tile working it between the tile and the wall. 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.

If you feel a lot of resistance put the putty knife away and keep heating the mirror until the adhesive melts. Then use a utility knife or rotary grinder to scrape away the grout until the spacer lugs between the tiles are visible. You shouldn t need to pull very hard to get the mirror to lift up. If the mirror isn t sliding off of the wall the adhesive is likely pretty strong.

Next use a chisel and hammer to pry the tiles off of the wall. Place string behind 12 mirror and use a sawing motion back and forth. Heat and pry the tiles off. Often after a mirror is glued to a wall a frame is put up around it to make it more pleasing to the eye.

Many bathrooms feature large mirrors that are simply glued directly to the wall without a frame. The string will cut through the foam backing strips holding the mirror to the wall. Decorative mirrors are often adhered directly onto the drywall to prevent them from rattling or falling from the wall.