Glass and Mirrors - Remove glass mirror & shelves from alcove

I have an alcove about 66"X48" which has beveled glass mirrors on the walls & glass shelves running from one wall to the other. The mirrors are glued to the sheetrock walls and the shelves are glued to the mirrors. How can I get the shelves off and then the mirrors off short of taking a hammer to the whole thing :eek: ?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Brian

sounds like everything is glued or siliconed. Razor blade the shelves as you pull on them, you may be able to get a few lose depending on how good it was siliconed.If the mirror strips are at least 12" wide, after you remove the shelves you can use a suction cup and gently pull on the mirror until it comes lose from the wall, starting on upper corner working your way down.Biggest question is are you trying to save them? The wall behind the mirror will most likely be toast,depending if Palmer's mastic or Gunther was used to glue the mirror to the wall.

Biggy.... safety glasses, glass gloves, and a light cost ( to protect your arms from getting cut )

If the above will not work, cover everything around it with cardboard and tarps and have fun with a hammer :)

Thanks for the info. I tried what you said and everything came off without breaking a single piece. Thanks again.

Brian :)