![]() When I decided to forgo eating in the “breakfast nook” of our kitchen and turn it into a sitting area, that meant the dining room would become our sole eating spot. It’s one room I don’t feel anywhere close to finished with in our home. Here’s another look at the before and after.ĭO YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO SALVAGE THESE MIRRORS? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS MIRROR DISTRESSING TECHNIQUE? FEEL FREE TO CHIME IN BECAUSE I ALWAYS LOVE HEARING FROM YOU.Slowly but surely I am layering elements I love into our dining room. ![]() Salvaged Inspirations (I’m so happy you’re here!!) Visit the links underneath to see the amazing AFTERS and to learn how they did it! I’m heading over to take a peek right now myself! xġ. They never cease to surprise me with their creativity! Below are their BEFORE photos. I know you’re going to LOVE what this talented team of ladies share. To finish it off and tie everything together, the frame has been painted in Coffee Bean and top coated with this Black Wax. If you have trouble viewing this video you can see it here on Youtube. To finish my mirror off, I used this Spring Flowers transfer. This will be the color that will show through on the distressed areas on the front. TIP – I like holding up different colors of paint to see what color I’d like to paint the backing. STEP #5- Once the bleach and water have dissolved the backing, you can see through it on the front side. To get a good amount of distressing, I sprayed more around the edges and shook out some droplets all around the mirror. It happens quickly so I like to stand by with a paper towel to blot it off. Spray onto the back of the mirror and watch and wait for the mixture to “eat” through the finish. STEP #4 – To distress the mirror, I used 50/50 Bleach + Water but you could also use Vinegar. STEP #3 – Clean off all the additional stripper and backing with a damp rag or paper towel. STEP #2 – Wait the appropriate time for the stripper to work its magic and remove the mirror’s protective coating with a putty knife. I like using this stripper whenever I can find it but for some reason, it’s not as readily available here anymore. STEP #1 – Remove the mirror from the frame. Here’s a video tutorial on How to Antique A Mirror on a project I did last year. While the wood fill was drying, I distressed and antiqued the mirror. Once it dried, I filled the tiny gaps with this DB Mudd and then gave it a light sanding. It looks like it’s had its day but so long as it works perfectly… I’m holding onto it. I’m still using the hammer my Dad gave me. I filled the holes with wood dowels and Titebond Glue and hammered them into place. This saves me time from having to mix a new batch for every project. Then whenever I need it, I give it a shake, spray and wipe. TIP~ I find an easy way to use this heavy-duty cleaner is to mix it into a spray bottle with the appropriate amount of water. I gave everything a good cleaning with this White Lightning Cleaner. I can only imagine how many reflections it’s seen! It’s a heavy-duty thick mirror and the frame and backing were still perfectly in place. I’m always surprised to see how well things were built back in the day. To give this mirror a brand new look, I started by removing the backing. ![]() THIS POST IS SPONSORED/CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS TO PRODUCTS I USE. I had fun distressing and giving her a NEW-OLD look. It’s a little dusty but gorgeous none-the-less.Īnd here’s the reveal… doesn’t even look like the same mirror, right?! That said, I LOVE VINTAGE MIRRORS and I always keep them for future projects! Before Christmas, I put a mirror project up for sale (link included in Related Posts below) and I had a response and a porch pick-up within an hour! It got me thinking… I’d like to share how to repurpose and distress these beautiful mirrors for YOU to try in your home decor… OR for you to sell! Around my area, I find dressers usually sell more quickly when the mirror is removed. I don’t always use the mirrors attached to my vintage pieces. If you’ve’ ever wondered what to do with your mismatched dresser mirrors, I have a FUN distressing technique for you! But first, today is all about salvaging old dresser mirrors. ![]() I’ll be sharing links to their projects down below. Hi sweet #sifamily and welcome to the first Trash to Treasure of 2021! If you’re new here, on the second Tuesday of each month, four of my blogger friends and I join together and share our T2T makeovers. 13.9K Shares HOW TO SALVAGE AND DISTRESS OLD DRESSER MIRRORS! ![]()
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