What to do to help this mirror?

Teresa
by Teresa
It is a very large mirror that was here when we bought the house. We don't know what is behind it so we are afraid of taking it down. Is there anything I can do to stop this further damage?
  9 answers
  • Stacy Stacy on May 18, 2017

    It needs to be replaced.

  • Yikes, I have only encountered this in "as is" sale homes and have always taken down and replaced. This is a time to spend a few dollars. I would take it down or have removed by professionals, repair the wall if there is any removal damage, paint, then hang a new mirror. I would shop around for the new mirror to have it on site and ready to go before you remove this one. Worst case is that you have to paint after the new mirror is up, but that is not the end of the world.

  • William William on May 18, 2017

    Moisture/water damage separating the silvering and paint backing. Cannot be repaired. It probably is glued to the wall. If you want to remove it yourself. First tape off the mirror just in case it breaks. Take a long length of dental floss and slip it behind the mirror and pull it in a sawing motion. You are trying to cut into the dry adhesive holding the mirror. Wear gloves, and eye protection.

  • If you can't remove the mirror yourself, or can't afford to have it done, consider attaching some molding or even a shelf to hide it.

  • Swinnen Lisette Swinnen Lisette on May 19, 2017

    Mirrors just shouldn't be hung on top of the washbassin. I think "She's Crafty Hometalk Helper" has a good point. If you are afraid of taking it off, buy some self- adhesif backsplash mosaïc and put that on the black spot. Then above that make a sort of a molding around what's left of the mirror.

    • Teresa Teresa on May 22, 2017

      I have thought about putting up some trim and then a

  • Lynne Webb Lynne Webb on May 19, 2017

    Take that useless mirror down. It's ugly. My guess is that moisture has crept behind it and is eroding the 'silver' reflective coating. If it's glued, you'll have to wear goggles and gloves and begin breaking it off in sections. If you're lucky, it's put up with clips and other than the weight, you can remove it in it's entirety. Regardless, ditto with the goggles and gloves.

  • Teresa Teresa on May 19, 2017

    Yes there are some kind of clips in the corners!

  • Teresa Teresa on May 19, 2017

    I was also considering, trying to take it down in one piece, get it trimmed and putting the molding around it. But I'm so afraid of what I may

  • Evelyn Brennan Evelyn Brennan on May 26, 2017

    Take it to a glass shop. They can cut off the bottom that is damaged. Then rehang it leaving space where the mirror once was. You may need to paint there. You could also frame around it to enlarge its appearance.