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Removing mirrors glued to drywall - possible without smashing?
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On Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:00:42 -0800 (PST), Ron wrote: Those 2 glass companies must have a bunch of morons working there. The mirrors can be removed and saved with piano wire and 2 pairs of vice grips. Cut a piece of piano wire about 3 ft wider than the mirror, then slip the wire between the mirror and the drywall (preferably from top edge of the mirror). Now, clap the vise grips onto the ends of the piano wire. Have someone help you work the piano wire back and forth in a sawing motion, at the same time pulling downward. (if you start from the top) This will cut through the mirror mastic and allow you to remove the mirror. Depending on the situation, you might need another person to help hold the mirror so it doesn't hit the floor. I recommend using Equalizer brand braided piano wire that can you can get at most autoglass shops. http://tinyurl.com/5zulxt If you talk directly to an autogalss installer they will probably just give you about a 20 ft piece - just slide the guy 2 or 3 bucks. Do NOT use regular piano wire, it gets hot and you have to stop every 2 seconds to let it cool or it will break in half.. A REAL pain in the ass! BTW, I've removed MANY mirrors using professional suction cups only, because the drywall paper will come off with the mastic before the mirror will break. Sounds like they were just trying to sell you some new mirrors and didn't want just a labor job or like I said, they are morons. |
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