Bathroom mirror removal
 

Has anyone removed a large mirror in their bathroom? Looking to remove the large builder installed wall mirror and replace with smaller mirrors. Any damage to wall?

My home was built in 2008. I removed large mirror glued to wall in master bath and smaller one in main bath. Easy enough if you take your time and tape a grid pattern on front for safety. It did pull paint and orange peel surface where glue was applied. Plaster patch, orange peel spray, paint and patience will fix the wall up fine.

:) Yes and yes. Just did it as part of a remodel. The wall where it was attached had to be skim coated with taping compound, textured and painted. I was amazed at how it was attached..... only 4 big black globs of some type of mastic. All the weight is down I guess...... but I did put mirror clips on the one in the other bathroom. Not a one man job..... very heavy and awkward.

I'm not interested in removing my bathroom mirrors but I am curious. Do you have to use a heat gun?

:) I didn't. My neighbor didn't either..... his feel down when his vanity was removed. Unlike me, he didn't plan on changing his. One of the reasons I got clips for the other mirror. Only put in 2 on the top. https://www.lowes.com/search?searchT...0clips%20clear

I have always been concerned about heavy mirrors that are glued to the wall. They can fall down. Adding a few mirror clips can make the mirror safer and less likely to fall. Also, I would never attach anything to the mirror such as the accessories they sell that attach with suction cups. If you do, I would definitely add the mirror clips.

What CWGUY said. I will add be careful the weight of the mirror caught me by surprise, we have a Gardenia and I removed both in the master bath they are heavy.

We had a 2nd sink added to our master bath, both large mirrors had to be removed so the new countertops could be installed. They used 2 large suction cups to grip the mirror and put away from the wall. One came off fine and one was cracked in the process. Central Florida Kitchen and Bath replaced the cracked mirror at their cost. Great company to work with, highly recommend.

:thumbup: Omar is the best!

The trick to getting the mirror off for the do it yourselfer is to make sure the weight of the mirror is resting on the countertop. Then use wedges from the top and tap them down evenly until the mirror separates from the wall. You can buy a pack of wood wedges at the hardware store.
Take all precautions to protect yourself in the case the mirror breaks. I've done two mirrors using wedges and it went quickly and easily.

This is one project that I wouldn't do myself.

My handyman Nelson marsh removed both of mine

Omar who? Would be helpful if you gave more complete information. It might only take a few extra moments.

I am thinking of doing the same thing. I did it in my previous home. I hate the Hugh long mirrors. Small mirrors are the way to go. Do not know anyone here as my handyman removed my previous mirror but he passed.

Safely remove mirror
 

I have done this twice. There are videos on you tube. Buy a few packs of shimming wedges at HD or Lowes, tape the mirror in a grid pattern. Start putting shims around mirror at about one foot intervals. Keep adding shims until mirror pops loose. It may happen suddenly so have help ready to catch mirror. Good luck.