Removed giant mirror from fireplace…. Now- what to do with the messed up wall behind it?

Hi all. I removed a giant, 80s-tastic mirror which used to cover the entire shaft of my fireplace. The wall behind the mirror got damaged a lot and I’m wondering whether or not I can repair the issue myself. In addition to some drywall/plaster damage, the fireplace mantle seems to have pulled away from the wall a bit. Added some photos to illustrate this wackiness… Any tips on how to tackle this bad boy?? Many thanks. submitted by /u/Inevitable-Silver512 [link] [comments]

Jun 6, 2025 - 16:22
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Removed giant mirror from fireplace…. Now- what to do with the messed up wall behind it?
Removed giant mirror from fireplace…. Now- what to do with the messed up wall behind it?

Hi all. I removed a giant, 80s-tastic mirror which used to cover the entire shaft of my fireplace.

The wall behind the mirror got damaged a lot and I’m wondering whether or not I can repair the issue myself. In addition to some drywall/plaster damage, the fireplace mantle seems to have pulled away from the wall a bit. Added some photos to illustrate this wackiness…

Any tips on how to tackle this bad boy?? Many thanks.

submitted by /u/Inevitable-Silver512
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