Great video. Thanks Bob. Made a slight change to your approach by adding bungee cords for increased safety. See video response for what happened. (Warning: not edited. Skip to end to see the result.) ruclips.net/video/J4Vwod5IVQc/видео.html
@@odd-one-out4409 put masking tape over it in sections. That way in case it breaks, any broken glass pieces stick to that and dont come flying off towards you. Like they do on windows of houses for an upcoming hurricane.
I was scare to do this but I went ahead and followed your instructions. Everything worked out beautifully. I did put tape around the mirror in case it broke. It didn't. The mirror was heavy but I was able to carry out by myself. Thank you so much!!!
This worked like a charm! I had the same exact type of setup. I did wear gloves and safety glasses! Felt that was important safety tip. Plus, I taped the mirror just in case it broke. Thanks for the great video!
Just followed your video to remove a 48 x 80 mirror in our bathroom and it worked like a charm. Slow and steady following your advice we were able to get it down without breaking. Much appreciated!
I had to do 3 in one house. I could hear creaking like it was coming off. I stood back to give it some time and it exploded. All 3 broke and exploded but the first one was like a bomb going off... Cant seem to get this to work
Bro, Followed your instructions today and got the mirror off without breaking it, pretty much just as shown in the video. If I didn’t watch your video I would have broken it. You rock!
So helpful!! We did a 4x8 bath mirror yesterday. Long shims. Lots of them, tapping them little by little until they all dropped. They little by little by little with the fingers and it smoothly came off. No gloves or goggles either 😳 Don't tell my wife. Thanks for this video.
This method worked like a dream! Had a 4x5 mirror I had to remove. Followed the process, took my time and had the mirror off in about 15-20 minutes! Only had 5 blotches to repair, but all in all a fairly easy process! Thanks for posting this!
Awesome instructions! I had no idea how to remove a mirror so I could replace it with a large mirrored cabinet. This saved me a lot of grief. Worked like a charm. Thanks!
This is the most helpful video on RUclips. Every site I went to for instructions on how to remove a mirror tell you how hard it is, how it's a day long process. Doing what I learned from you, it took me 5 minutes! Thank you so much!
Thank you for the $5 Amy, I know it's not much but nobody has sent me anything for this tutorial since that video has been posted so it is appreciated 👌👍✌
@@StarrTile You're welcome! This helped me so much and I appreciate it. I know it takes time to make these tutorials and it is so nice of you to share what you know. I wish it could be more!
Been doing glass for 16 years. This is by far the best way to remove a mirror. Comes off drywall easily, but I use this technique more often when it's glued to tile-don't even try to use your hands for that lol.
Safety first!!! You should wear protective glasses and gloves that are glass-safety rated as well as gauntlets to protect your arteries and veins in your lower arm. I would always use glass suction cups to apply pressure to the glass. I would also cover any bench tops with a blanket and have a large plastic container shovel, broom and builder's vacuum cleaner ready for broken glass.
He's seems like an old school handy man. Just the way i like'em. There are probably no pussies on his crew. Plus, i probably wouldn't have pay for that extra blanket to be put down just in case you fall on your bumbum... If this dude got a cut from removing a mirrior, i bet he would wrap a rag around it and stiiiiill get the job done. Now a days, you dudes get a cut, you cry, and i gotta wait another week for you to finish a job that should have been done in a day.
Richard Hansen I have to remove a mirror that is not glued, just sits on the old little plastic hangers/u-shaped bracket it sits in. I just don’t know how to grasp the mirror to move it. The gauntlet gloves is a great idea. After have a glass dining table crash to the floor cutting the tendon on my brothers foot and seeing him going through 2 surgeries (first one had tendon fail to heal) I will never handle glass with bare hands. Not to mention one little piece of glass can slice thru a blood vessel and you will bleed out before you ever get close to a hospital. I don’t have sucker cup tools that glass companies have. Thanks for any advice.
There are videos that show you exactly what to do and what to expect. This video was what I needed and it work like a charm. Kudos and thanks for the lesson!
It worked perfectly!! I just removed a 4 foot mirror above my bathroom vanity with no issues. The new vanity will be a few inches higher, so it had to come down. Great video, thanks for posting it.
Thank you!!! Unfortunately I broke it trying to get a Formica countertop loose from the wall. But I’m not putting one of those type mirrors back up. Cheap and annoying. On the bright side, I’m getting really good at sheet rock repairs!
Holy shit! You are the best. I followed your guide and it worked beautifully just like you described. I was really worried about how to get that thing off the wall without breaking. Now I can re-use the mirror in my gym room. Thank you so much.
This is exactly the way I picture it in my head for removal of these bathroom mirrors. Thanks for sharing this technique with us👍 i'm wondering now is there damage to the drywall and what Has to be done there before continuing on to paint that wall🤷🏻♀️
I’m trying to figure out the same thing. Need to take a mirror down to replace a very dated vanity but Afraid the wall behind mirror will be ruined. Nobody seems to talk about the wall repair?
@@bella61567 The wall damage is not that bad . Watch some videos on repairing dry wall , and you should be okay . Keep in mind that you will be putting up another mirror , or even putting the old one back up , so the wall repair is covered .
Awesome video! Thank you for taking the time to make it. There are a lot of these mirrors being broken when they could br saved. Habitat for humanity, home repair & restore non profts, people who teach dance in their homes, and people who just like big mirrors can all use these large mirrors. They are well made compared to today's products. Remove and donate! Thank you America!
Thanks for demonstrating this. I have one large mirror with clips and one without. I have seen carpet shield self adhesive film over entire mirror for safety. Also cut proof gloves and safety glasses.
This is a great video.. very easy to follow and hubby and I are doing this today.. I am tired of looking at that crusty old mirror and am putting in a nicer vanity.
One thing I would add to the suggestion about being careful when the shim starts to get close to the glass. Yes be careful! But once you get that shim down close to the glass. Take another shim and use it as a "pounder" for lack of a better word. Putting it in between the inserted shim and your hammer. Striking it instead of the shim behind the mirror.
Tried this but the tape wouldn't come off and the mirror started breaking. I was so scared!! haha I taped it up, put a tarp over the whole mirror and pulled the whole thing down. Whew..
Bam! Thats exactly how we got mine out. Slow and steady, then POP! That sucker comes in one piece. Defo a 2 or maybe 3 man job though, depending on size. Worked like a champ for me. Mine was over 7.5 feet. Took 3 guys to feel safe. Drywall repairs followed, cuz the paper gets wrecked.
Thanks brother. Good video. Couldn’t you use a cut cable saw once you get it away from the wall just a bit? Think for the average homeowner that would seem a safer option that using a hammer, or trying to peel it and put to much force. Also recommend strengthening the mirror, and protecting themselves in case it breaks by placing painters tape across the front in random directions. Keeps the glass from just exploding when it shatters. Also, if you have walls like that on the sides put a couple screws in the wall 1/4 way down and 1/8 way from the bottom, place a string across to catch the mirror in case someone slips. Thanks again for the awesome video!
Maybe I should have worn safety goggles but was not needed due to the ease and having a second person and duck taping the mirror first. An idea I got from another video!!! Great tutorial!!
Great vid. I would add a few safety precautions tho. First would be to run a few strips of duct tape across the mirror in case it breaks and drops down maybe cutting a few toes off. Second, Eye goggles would be a good bet just in case someone hits the edge of the glass with a hammer and a chip flies towards your eye. One more thing, maybe put a towel on the counter in case the mirror slams down when removing, especially if it's a granite or similar countertop. Oh, and the music for the vid - I would recommend using royalty free music so you can avoid a copyright claim and monetize the video !
This is a great video. I really appreciate this excellent, informative tutorial. It worked perfect for me. I got the mirror off in one piece, by myself. Woops I didn't listen to the safety tip. It worked great! Great tutorial. Thanks !
Your solution worked perfectly to remove a large mirror in one of my commercial properties that I manage. Of course I needed a second set of hands as this isn't a task you want to do solo. 20mins max was needed to get the mirror down and the new one mounted. Thanks again Bob. Hope all is well with you.
This worked so well and very easy! My only problem is that most of the glue was left on the drywall. Any tips on how to get the rest of the glue off the wall?
True on all counts...a DYR'r should DEFINITELY adhere to those things... I take out these mirrors a few times a month times 19 years, so I'm used to it, never had an incident ;-)
My mirror 1700 x 760 mm is glued to solid masonry wall, not sheetrock, so will be a lot harder to remove? (No easy ripping of paper covering of sheetrock). It does have three small clips supporting the bottom of mirror.
My mirror is stuck to the wall but has an additional support at the bottom. It is a metal strip that the minor is sitting in. Can this method still work? I'm not sure I can do it myself. I'm small woman.
That rail at the bottom holds the mirror just in case the glue did not work over time... in some cases there's bottom rail and then there's a couple of clamps at the top and that would be much easier because the clamps at the tops would be removed and it would be free from the wall just sitting on the rail
I’m wanting to move my mirror higher. Is there a way to get those blotches off the back of the mirror so the mirror doesn’t sit bulky when resetting it?
Great technique, but please wear leather gloves and protective eye glasses. If this goes wrong it can go wrong quickly. I also put a thick sticky film on mine Incase it did shatter and laid a heavy drop cloth across the vanity and floor.👍
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Great video. Thanks Bob. Made a slight change to your approach by adding bungee cords for increased safety. See video response for what happened. (Warning: not edited. Skip to end to see the result.)
ruclips.net/video/J4Vwod5IVQc/видео.html
Thank you , this will help
update...I just did this by myself and it worked! I did tape the mirror though..gurl power!
YAYYYYYYY !
What do you mean by tape mirror ? I wanna remove mine.
@@odd-one-out4409 put masking tape over it in sections. That way in case it breaks, any broken glass pieces stick to that and dont come flying off towards you. Like they do on windows of houses for an upcoming hurricane.
JulieAnkha N. Ohhh ok thank you! I get it now.
@Alexio Rodriguez ...sure!
I was scare to do this but I went ahead and followed your instructions. Everything worked out beautifully. I did put tape around the mirror in case it broke. It didn't. The mirror was heavy but I was able to carry out by myself. Thank you so much!!!
This is the most stressful video I have ever watched. So much anticipation !
😂😂😂
@@StarrTile agreed, that viewer maybe needs Xanax before starting
So stressful!!!!!
😂😂😂😂😂
Totally! When it popped off I thought it broke. ..
This worked like a charm! I had the same exact type of setup. I did wear gloves and safety glasses! Felt that was important safety tip. Plus, I taped the mirror just in case it broke. Thanks for the great video!
The lack of safety precautions was disturbing. Just because something has not happened previously, is not a guarantee. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION!
Just followed your video to remove a 48 x 80 mirror in our bathroom and it worked like a charm. Slow and steady following your advice we were able to get it down without breaking. Much appreciated!
I've done this about a dozen times. It works well.
I do wear welding gloves, eye protection and tape the mirror.
So far haven't broken one.
I had to do 3 in one house. I could hear creaking like it was coming off. I stood back to give it some time and it exploded. All 3 broke and exploded but the first one was like a bomb going off... Cant seem to get this to work
Bro,
Followed your instructions today and got the mirror off without breaking it, pretty much just as shown in the video. If I didn’t watch your video I would have broken it. You rock!
Looked way too easy BUT it was way too easy! This was so helpful. The entire process took ten minutes.
So helpful!! We did a 4x8 bath mirror yesterday. Long shims. Lots of them, tapping them little by little until they all dropped. They little by little by little with the fingers and it smoothly came off. No gloves or goggles either 😳 Don't tell my wife. Thanks for this video.
This method worked like a dream! Had a 4x5 mirror I had to remove. Followed the process, took my time and had the mirror off in about 15-20 minutes! Only had 5 blotches to repair, but all in all a fairly easy process! Thanks for posting this!
How did you repair the blotches ?
Awesome instructions! I had no idea how to remove a mirror so I could replace it with a large mirrored cabinet. This saved me a lot of grief. Worked like a charm. Thanks!
This was so helpful! Mirror off in one piece - under 10 min and done!! Thanks so much!
Safety glasses and gloves please, you only have 2 eyeballs. Thanks for the video.
Serious!!! I can't believe a pro who works in the trades doesn't put safety first. Such a simple & common sense thing to do.
This is the most helpful video on RUclips. Every site I went to for instructions on how to remove a mirror tell you how hard it is, how it's a day long process. Doing what I learned from you, it took me 5 minutes! Thank you so much!
Thank you for the $5 Amy, I know it's not much but nobody has sent me anything for this tutorial since that video has been posted so it is appreciated 👌👍✌
@@StarrTile You're welcome! This helped me so much and I appreciate it. I know it takes time to make these tutorials and it is so nice of you to share what you know. I wish it could be more!
Been doing glass for 16 years. This is by far the best way to remove a mirror. Comes off drywall easily, but I use this technique more often when it's glued to tile-don't even try to use your hands for that lol.
Safety first!!! You should wear protective glasses and gloves that are glass-safety rated as well as gauntlets to protect your arteries and veins in your lower arm. I would always use glass suction cups to apply pressure to the glass. I would also cover any bench tops with a blanket and have a large plastic container shovel, broom and builder's vacuum cleaner ready for broken glass.
I agree with most of what you said...though in 20 years taking mirrors off, I've never had one break...yet.
You've been lucky :-). Never count on it though.
He's seems like an old school handy man. Just the way i like'em. There are probably no pussies on his crew. Plus, i probably wouldn't have pay for that extra blanket to be put down just in case you fall on your bumbum... If this dude got a cut from removing a mirrior, i bet he would wrap a rag around it and stiiiiill get the job done. Now a days, you dudes get a cut, you cry, and i gotta wait another week for you to finish a job that should have been done in a day.
@@StarrTile be careful my friend always a first time
Richard Hansen I have to remove a mirror that is not glued, just sits on the old little plastic hangers/u-shaped bracket it sits in. I just don’t know how to grasp the mirror to move it. The gauntlet gloves is a great idea. After have a glass dining table crash to the floor cutting the tendon on my brothers foot and seeing him going through 2 surgeries (first one had tendon fail to heal) I will never handle glass with bare hands. Not to mention one little piece of glass can slice thru a blood vessel and you will bleed out before you ever get close to a hospital. I don’t have sucker cup tools that glass companies have. Thanks for any advice.
There are videos that show you exactly what to do and what to expect. This video was what I needed and it work like a charm. Kudos and thanks for the lesson!
It worked perfectly!! I just removed a 4 foot mirror above my bathroom vanity with no issues. The new vanity will be a few inches higher, so it had to come down. Great video, thanks for posting it.
I had my doubt but after 20 minutes, my 2'x3' mirror was removed, unbroken. Thank you for this tip!
Thank you!!! Unfortunately I broke it trying to get a Formica countertop loose from the wall. But I’m not putting one of those type mirrors back up. Cheap and annoying. On the bright side, I’m getting really good at sheet rock repairs!
LOL!
Love how you explain everything so well.
thanks;-)
Thank you for the video!
I will be wearing eye protection, gloves and long sleeves when i do my first one!
BTW.. I just took down a 29.5"x 40" wall mirror and it is WAY heavier than you might think-
Followed your instructions to the T and and got the large mirror off the wall. Thanks 😊
Holy shit! You are the best. I followed your guide and it worked beautifully just like you described. I was really worried about how to get that thing off the wall without breaking. Now I can re-use the mirror in my gym room. Thank you so much.
Made it through the tutorial despite the music displacing the speaker.
Decent tutorial.
Thank you.
Watched your video and used your method to remove a 3' x 9' mirror from my wall. Worked perfectly. Thanks and appreciate your help.
Briliant... I thought maybe this might work but i wanted to check for any other ideas. Thank you! .
Bob, this worked like a champ. Thank you for the great tip.
Thanks! This video was so helpful. Removed two mirrors this way. Piece of cake!
It worked just like you said! Thank you so much! The back had the same exact glue spots!
This is exactly the way I picture it in my head for removal of these bathroom mirrors. Thanks for sharing this technique with us👍 i'm wondering now is there damage to the drywall and what Has to be done there before continuing on to paint that wall🤷🏻♀️
I’m trying to figure out the same thing. Need to take a mirror down to replace a very dated vanity but Afraid the wall behind mirror will be ruined. Nobody seems to talk about the wall repair?
@@bella61567 The wall damage is not that bad . Watch some videos on repairing dry wall , and you should be okay . Keep in mind that you will be putting up another mirror , or even putting the old one back up , so the wall repair is covered .
Thanks!! Same mirror I have. Will be trying this this weekend!!
Thank you very much the mirror came out like butter👍👍👍
I was going to comment ,,,,, but it looks like everyone else has already said what I was going to . Great job !
didnt check out these videos before removing the cabinet as we thought the mirror can stay. Now we can apply this learning
Thank you very much , last time i tried with the metal wire and it took forever , this time less than 5 minutes , excellent video
Awesome video! Thank you for taking the time to make it. There are a lot of these mirrors being broken when they could br saved. Habitat for humanity, home repair & restore non profts, people who teach dance in their homes, and people who just like big mirrors can all use these large mirrors. They are well made compared to today's products. Remove and donate! Thank you America!
Thanks for demonstrating this. I have one large mirror with clips and one without. I have seen carpet shield self adhesive film over entire mirror for safety. Also cut proof gloves and safety glasses.
Just did this in my bathroom, following your tips, pretty easy. Thank you for your video!
Awesome video and worked like a charm. The shims was definitely the way to go. Great work and thank you!!!
Thank you so much! I have a very similar size mirror glued to painted wood. Wood shims and patience and help. Great!
This is a great video.. very easy to follow and hubby and I are doing this today.. I am tired of looking at that crusty old mirror and am putting in a nicer vanity.
It worked well! I added "duck tape" on the mirror, as a safety measure. Thx!
The only video I watched and it worked great. Thanks!
You're welcome
I was just going to this absolutely wrong. Thanks for a great video.
One thing I would add to the suggestion about being careful when the shim starts to get close to the glass. Yes be careful! But once you get that shim down close to the glass. Take another shim and use it as a "pounder" for lack of a better word. Putting it in between the inserted shim and your hammer. Striking it instead of the shim behind the mirror.
good tip, especially for safety sake.
Am I imagining this or are you playing music over your voice so it’s hard to hear what your saying
I used this technique and it worked perfectly. Thank you for the video.
Thanks a million on the details to remove a mirror that is glued to the wall! Going to remove mone now that I know the safest way to get it off!
Tried this but the tape wouldn't come off and the mirror started breaking. I was so scared!! haha I taped it up, put a tarp over the whole mirror and pulled the whole thing down. Whew..
Bam! Thats exactly how we got mine out. Slow and steady, then POP! That sucker comes in one piece. Defo a 2 or maybe 3 man job though, depending on size. Worked like a champ for me. Mine was over 7.5 feet. Took 3 guys to feel safe. Drywall repairs followed, cuz the paper gets wrecked.
I was terrified watching this! But thank you soooo much for the video.... I will be trying this method
Excellent video. Thank you, this is just the confirmation I needed.
You had me at Marvin Gaye.
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Thanks that’s really helpful. I have the same light fixtures and they have to go too.
This worked EXACTLY like they guys said.
Maaaan, this video helped out big time. Just removed a same sized mirror with ease. Thanks for the instructional.
Welcome
Just used this technique and it worked a treat! Thanks very much!
Thanks brother. Good video. Couldn’t you use a cut cable saw once you get it away from the wall just a bit? Think for the average homeowner that would seem a safer option that using a hammer, or trying to peel it and put to much force. Also recommend strengthening the mirror, and protecting themselves in case it breaks by placing painters tape across the front in random directions. Keeps the glass from just exploding when it shatters. Also, if you have walls like that on the sides put a couple screws in the wall 1/4 way down and 1/8 way from the bottom, place a string across to catch the mirror in case someone slips. Thanks again for the awesome video!
I wold use duct tape instead of painters tape.
Yes, it worked! Glad I learned this now because I have a bigger mirror to remove later.
This worked perfectly for me! Thanks for sharing. Here's a question, how would you remove the mirror if there was no access to any side of the mirror?
Maybe I should have worn safety goggles but was not needed due to the ease and having a second person and duck taping the mirror first. An idea I got from another video!!! Great tutorial!!
Great vid.
I would add a few safety precautions tho.
First would be to run a few strips of duct tape across the mirror in case it breaks and drops down maybe cutting a few toes off.
Second, Eye goggles would be a good bet just in case someone hits the edge of the glass with a hammer and a chip flies towards your eye.
One more thing, maybe put a towel on the counter in case the mirror slams down when removing, especially if it's a granite or similar countertop.
Oh, and the music for the vid - I would recommend using royalty free music so you can avoid a copyright claim and monetize the video !
This worked out just as your video showed. Thanks
THANK YOU fellas sooooooooooo much!!!!! Wonderful tip!!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much...just popped my mirror of the wall took 15 minutes....we used a rubber mallet.
love the video and the music!!!!!!👏🏾👏🏾
Worked for me just now. Thanks, man
This is a great video. I really appreciate this excellent, informative tutorial. It worked perfect for me. I got the mirror off in one piece, by myself. Woops I didn't listen to the safety tip.
It worked great! Great tutorial. Thanks !
PERFECT!!
Just did it ... Worked GREAT!!! Now I have to do the BIG mirror ... 4' by 9.5' ... I'll let you know if I survive ...
This was very helpful, did the job flawlessly! Thank you for sharing.
Just did this and worked seamlessly!!! Thank you!
You're Welcome
Great video ,I have two mirrors that I'm going to remove, thanks,and I love your music,thanks for sharing.
This method worked perfectly for me. Thanks for the tip.
Nice work, with two suggestions.
Safety glasses and maybe a rubber mallet.
Nice - step by step instructions.
Thumbs up .
God bless. Worked like a charm.
Thanks so much! Thankfully, it worked quite safely and effectively. 👍🏼
great video... so helpful. thank you!!
I love you tube and you guys. Thank you for showing me this
So can you then just fill the "holes" in the drywall with spackle and prime/paint over it?
Yes
Bob - Great video! I have an old mirror in one of the buildings I manage that needs to be removed. Great video on how to do this.
thanks
Your solution worked perfectly to remove a large mirror in one of my commercial properties that I manage. Of course I needed a second set of hands as this isn't a task you want to do solo. 20mins max was needed to get the mirror down and the new one mounted. Thanks again Bob. Hope all is well with you.
Good to hear, and thanks again.
What happens if the mirror already has a crack? Husband tried strong arming it and it cracked all the way down on one side.
Is there still hope?
This worked so well and very easy! My only problem is that most of the glue was left on the drywall. Any tips on how to get the rest of the glue off the wall?
You scrape it off with a 5-inch sheetrock blade and then mud and sand to patch the sheetrock
Thanks for sharing this! I have been wanting to do this for a while now and terrified. I was just going to get angry and smash the mirror 😂
Not very safe since they are not wearing any gloves safety glasses and the mirror was not taped in case it shattered..
True on all counts...a DYR'r should DEFINITELY adhere to those things...
I take out these mirrors a few times a month times 19 years, so I'm used to it, never had an incident ;-)
These are REAL men they eat glass for dessert!
My mirror 1700 x 760 mm is glued to solid masonry wall, not sheetrock, so will be a lot harder to remove? (No easy ripping of paper covering of sheetrock). It does have three small clips supporting the bottom of mirror.
wow, nice job. Never seen a mirror glued to a wall before.
And I have never seen one not glued to a wall, especially in a bathroom
Absolutely great tutorial. Thank you.
My mirror is stuck to the wall but has an additional support at the bottom. It is a metal strip that the minor is sitting in. Can this method still work? I'm not sure I can do it myself. I'm small woman.
That rail at the bottom holds the mirror just in case the glue did not work over time... in some cases there's bottom rail and then there's a couple of clamps at the top and that would be much easier because the clamps at the tops would be removed and it would be free from the wall just sitting on the rail
Thank you very much for your video.
I’m wanting to move my mirror higher. Is there a way to get those blotches off the back of the mirror so the mirror doesn’t sit bulky when resetting it?
This was so helpful, Thank you!
I don't have much of a space on top of the mirror. Is there a specific tool for that scenario?
Great technique, but please wear leather gloves and protective eye glasses. If this goes wrong it can go wrong quickly. I also put a thick sticky film on mine Incase it did shatter and laid a heavy drop cloth across the vanity and floor.👍
Thank you so much!!!
Thank you. Very helpful !!
Mine is like this, but has a crack. Do you think it would still work. I can't believe how easy this is compared to what I expected. Thanks!