On Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:41:36 -0500, alexy wrote:

Well, not really, but safety glass is the idea. I need to remove a
mirror that is stuck on a condo's wall, presumably with some kind of
construction adhesive. I'm thinking of using spray adhesive to bond a
piece of plastic sheeting to the surface before beginning the removal,
to minimize the danger and mess if (when?) the mirror breaks during
removal. I'm thinking very thin sheeting (1/2 mil) to maximize
flexibility, so glass will be less likely to break away from the film.
I also thought about latex paint on the surface to serve the same
purpose.

Why don't you leave it there? Any attempt to remove it (if it is
construction adhesive) will damage both the wall and the mirror.


Any suggestions about this: Thickness of sheeting to use? Something
else to keep broken glass under control?

Most folks just put an asterisk of 2" wide painter's tape on them,
from edge to edge. That controls the larger pieces if it breaks.


And any suggestions for doing the removal while minimizing damage to
the drywall beneath it would be most appreciated.

Piano wire between the wall and mirror is your best bet for cutting it
off. Also consider attempting to remove the section of drywall with
the mirror, then replace it, tape and mud, prime and paint.

You're likely in a no-win situation, alexy. Good luck!

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