Mirrored tiles may brighten a space, but they aren't everyone's favorite decorative feature. If you want to remove mirrored tiles, you may either carefully remove them while preserving the mirrors, or you can shatter the mirrors and remove them more quickly. The majority of older mirrored tiles are adhered to the wall using high-bond glue. Spongy adhesive pads may be used to install newer tiles. After removing the mirrors, the wall will almost certainly require some surface restoration in either style. You may have no choice but to smash the mirrors if the tiles are firmly packed together.

Mirrored tiles may brighten a space, but they aren't everyone's favorite decorative feature. If you want to remove mirrored tiles, you may either carefully remove them while preserving the mirrors, or you can shatter the mirrors and remove them more quickly.

Tips to remove mirror tiles from wall safely

  1. If you're removing mirrored tiles that are adhered with a high-bond glue, use a putty knife to insert behind the edge of the mirror. Pry gently until you can get a grip on it and then pull the mirror away from the wall. If any of the adhesives remain on the wall, use a hot steam iron to soften it and then wipe it away with a damp cloth.

  2. If the tiles are installed with spongy adhesive pads, use a hairdryer to heat up the adhesive until it's soft enough to remove. Gently peel back an edge of the pad and pull it off of the wall. If any adhesive remains on the wall, use a heat gun to soften it and then wipe it away with a damp cloth.

  3. If the tiles are firmly attached together, use a hammer and chisel to break each tile into smaller pieces before removing them from the wall. If you want an even faster removal time, place several tiles on top of one another before breaking through all of them at once.

No matter how you choose to remove mirrored tiles from your wall, be sure to take precautions to avoid injury. Always wear gloves and safety goggles when breaking mirrors, and avoid breathing in the dust created by the shattered glass. Wipe away any residual adhesive with a damp cloth immediately after removal to prevent it from staining the wall or attracting dirt and dust. Finally, if the wall was covered in mirrors, you may need to do some surface restoration once they're gone. Consult a professional if you're not sure how to proceed.