Removing Mirror Tiles From Wall

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Removing mirror tiles from wall.

Quick tutorial on how to remove mirror from bathroom wall drywall or where ever. There are two basic methods for removing the mirror both of which will leave the mirror intact for later use. That all being said there can definitely be too much of a good thing especially when mirrors are concerned. The string will cut through the foam backing strips holding the mirror to the wall.

In the corners where the double sided tape is still sticking to the mirror shards carefully wearing gloves this stuff is like razors use a putty knife to get under the adhesive and gently lift it off the wall. Scrape the remaining backing foam off the wall the best you can with a putty knife. Smaller mirrors can simply be heated with a blow dryer or heat gun which will melt the adhesive on the back and make them easy to remove. Slip a wire saw over the back edge of a mirror tile working it between the tile and the wall.

Between the late 70s and early 90s it seems landlords went a little overboard mirror ing walls in hallways dining rooms living rooms and bedrooms though they weren t all as simple as the full wall version seen above from ideal home. Works like a dream and it s quick. Cover the wall mirror tiles with self adhesive contact paper. A wire saw is a long abrasive wire with a small handle on each end.

Peel off the back of a self adhesive shelf or drawer liner and apply the sticky vinyl film across the mirror pressing it. Scrub the adhesive with the scrub brush. Get a strong string or cord about 3 ft long. Sure it might have been a good look.

If the mirror doesn t pull from the wall easily repeat cutting through the adhesive with the wire in the opposite. The mineral spirits will not remove all of the adhesive but some will be removed and the remainder will be loosened. Pull the mirror off the wall gently taking care not to shatter the glass.