How To Get A Mirror Off A Tiled 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.

How to get a mirror off a tiled wall.

Mirror adhesive creates a very strong bond and if you have to remove the mirror you are in for a difficult task. 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 ll need to use a putty knife to pry these mirrors off.

Heat and pry the tiles off. Works like a dream and it s quick. If the mirror isn t sliding off of the wall the adhesive is likely pretty strong. Slip a wire saw over the back edge of a mirror tile working it between the tile and the 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. If you feel a lot of resistance put the putty knife away and keep heating the mirror until the adhesive melts. Some people like to hang a mirror while others like to glue the mirror directly to the wall. To remove wall tiles start by heating up the grout between the tiles with a blow dryer so it s easier to remove.

Many bathrooms feature large mirrors that are simply glued directly to the wall without a frame. Get a strong string or cord about 3 ft long. Scrape the remaining backing foam off the wall the best you can with a putty knife. Subscribing to my channel is greatly appreciated.

Next use a chisel and hammer to pry the tiles off of the wall. Then use a utility knife or rotary grinder to scrape away the grout until the spacer lugs between the tiles are visible. The string will cut through the foam backing strips holding the mirror to the wall.