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how would you remove these mirrors?

5 years ago

Bought the house like this. The home was built in 1906; I’m assuming there will be significant plaster repair once these mirrors are down. Just wondering about people’s beat guesses as to how they would remove these. Similar to a 1980s bathroom mirror, ya know!?

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Erin Luke
Original Author
5 years ago
I also just noticed the mirrors are adhered to wallpaper
daisychain Zn3b
5 years ago
There was a similar mirror glued above the fireplace in our 1912 home. My DH and I took it down ourselves, but heck if I remember how. The only thing I remember doing is covering it in tape in a big star shape (I think) in case it shattered as we took it down. Be careful.
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raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio
5 years ago
Oh, if they are stuck onto wallpaper that is probably good news for the wall!

They aren't held by clips? Try using a hair dryer, starting to apply heat at one edge and gently (at first, anyway) start prying the mirror away from the wall as the heat (hopefully) softens the adhesive used.

It looks like the room was used as a dance studio. I love the old woodwork and windows!
cat_ky
5 years ago
Guessing the mirror was for the ballet bar that is there. I wonder if under the mouldings around it, there are fastners into the wall.

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