How to Remove (and Reuse) a Large Builder Grade Mirror

How to Remove a Builder Grade Vanity Mirror
(and apply it somewhere else)
by Amanda from Mommy is Coocoo

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Now, how to transform your builders basic vanity mirror into this:

Before my bathroom mirror was unframed and hung horizontally.  My contractor wanted $150 to remove and dispose of the mirror.  My contractor said it was nearly impossible to remove vast mirrors like these without breaking them.

So, I decided to call my mirror / glass expert and I asked him to make a house call.  I’ve bought mirrors for several years from the same company and they were cheerful to lend a hand.

On the way home from work, mirror man stopped by with a friend.  They brought four vacuum suction cup lifters for granite & glass lifting (see below) and after expertly placing them on the glass they gently wiggled and then lifted the mirror off the wall.

The entire process took about ten minutes.

• I saved a lot of money (by not having to pay for mirror removal) and ended up with a lovely result.
• My contractor didn’t have to remove the mirror and learned something modern.
• With minimal effort Mirror Man made $40 on his way home from work.

To attach the mirror to its modern spot mirror man advised using Gunther Premier Mirror Mastic which can be found at your local hardware store. 

To complete the look, I purchased  two different styles of trim pieces and used paint and glaze I already had to make a frame for the mirror.

Contractor framed the mirror.

My ever present assistants lend a hand me to caulk, fill in the nail holes and apply touch-up paint to the trim.

The mirror (something most people would have ended up throwing away) has become the focal point of my bathroom!

  

While not everyone has a mirror man in their lives the point of this post is – be resourceful when remodeling!!!

Nearly everyone has access to a glass / mirror shop in their area.  Why not give them a call?