Removing Mirror Tiles From Wall

For larger mirrors use a wire saw to cut the adhesive behind the mirror.

Removing mirror tiles from wall.

Quick tutorial on how to remove mirror from bathroom wall drywall or where ever. Use a back and forth motion with firm pressure. Cover the wall mirror tiles with self adhesive contact paper. There are two basic methods for removing the mirror both of which will leave the mirror intact for later use.

A wire saw is a long abrasive wire with a small handle on each end. The mineral spirits will not remove all of the adhesive but some will be removed and the remainder will be loosened. Scrape the remaining backing foam off the wall the best you can with a putty knife. If the tiled area is large start.

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. The string will cut through the foam backing strips holding the mirror to the wall. Slip a wire saw over the back edge of a mirror tile working it between the tile and the wall. Get a strong string or cord about 3 ft long.

Works like a dream and it s quick. If the mirror doesn t pull from the wall easily repeat cutting through the adhesive with the wire in the opposite. Place string behind 12 mirror and use a sawing motion back and forth. That all being said there can definitely be too much of a good thing especially when mirrors are concerned.

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. Sure it might have been a good look. Scrub the adhesive with the scrub brush.