How to remove a mirror glued to the wall with mastic

Many large mirrors are attached by a thick black adhesive called mastic and are difficult to remove from the wall. This video describes a 4 step process for safely removing your large wall mirrors. 1) Preparation - lay down drop-cloth & apply duct tape 2) Soften the mastic with a heat gun 3) Loosen the mirror with wooden shims, prybars, or cut-out wire 4) Pull the mirror away from the wall Table of Contents: 02:23 - Essential tools 02:32 - Optional Tools 02:39 - Easy Removal 03:14 - Remove mirror clips 03:19 - Apply Duct tape 03:43 - Pry bars or wooden shims 04:04 - Cut-Out Wire 06:01 - drywall is a mess