How To Get A Mirror Off A Tiled Wall

Heat and pry the tiles off.

How to get a mirror off a tiled wall.

To remove wall tiles start by heating up the grout between the tiles with a blow dryer so it s easier to remove. 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.

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. Slip a wire saw over the back edge of a mirror tile working it between the tile and the wall. Many bathrooms feature large mirrors that are simply glued directly to the wall without a frame.

Subscribing to my channel is greatly appreciated. Decorative mirrors are often adhered directly onto the drywall to prevent them from rattling or falling from the wall. If the mirror isn t sliding off of the wall the adhesive is likely pretty strong. 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. Often after a mirror is glued to a wall a frame is put up around it to make it more pleasing to the eye. Get a strong string or cord about 3 ft long. If you feel a lot of resistance put the putty knife away and keep heating the mirror until the adhesive melts.

Next use a chisel and hammer to pry the tiles off of the wall. A wire saw is a long abrasive wire with a small handle on each end. Works like a dream and it s quick.