How to remove a mirror glued to the wall with mastic

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Artistry in Glass

Artistry in Glass

3 жыл бұрын

Many large mirrors are attached by a thick black adhesive called mastic and are difficult to remove from the wall. This video describes a 4 step process for safely removing your large wall mirrors.
1) Preparation - lay down drop-cloth & apply duct tape
2) Soften the mastic with a heat gun
3) Loosen the mirror with wooden shims, prybars, or cut-out wire
4) Pull the mirror away from the wall
Table of Contents:
02:23 - Essential tools
02:32 - Optional Tools
02:39 - Easy Removal
03:14 - Remove mirror clips
03:19 - Apply Duct tape
03:43 - Pry bars or wooden shims
04:04 - Cut-Out Wire
06:01 - drywall is a mess

Пікірлер: 6
@thomasmatthew7759
@thomasmatthew7759 2 жыл бұрын
So much (well-deserved) emphasis on the mess that's left behind!
@channel34mil
@channel34mil 3 жыл бұрын
Superb video. Thank you for emphasizing safety. Great job
@calvinyoung4942
@calvinyoung4942 2 жыл бұрын
Alternative. Cover the mirror with two applications of carpet protector. It is clear with adhesive on one side. Smash the mirror with a hammer. Glass falls away to the floor for cleanup. Wear protective gear for all exposed body parts. Mirrored glass is very brittle and has a thousand shards. Dispose of debris with utmost care.
@artistryinglass943
@artistryinglass943 2 жыл бұрын
Good alternative if mirror is really stuck - Thanks Calvin!
@calvinyoung4942
@calvinyoung4942 2 жыл бұрын
Need more info on cleaning up the mastic. Heat gun is great but leaves a residue than will clog sandpaper unless washed with solvent. I plan to do this and experiment. This is a mess to deal with. Suggest Gardz or Roman Pro 999 Rx for paper bubbling before mud.
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