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What can I do with my dresser mirror?
Here are just a few:
- Cut them into square or round shapes to make mirrored coasters.
- Use them to cover the outside of a jewelry box.
- Create a mosaic tabletop.
- Line them to cover dresser drawers.
- Cut up one piece to make a vanity tray, or use smaller pieces for a mosaic look.
- Tile a flower bed.
Are dressers with mirrors out of style?
Mirrors over dressers, as a piece of furniture, are not outdated. You may think this because of the old dresser with a mirror that has been in your guest room for as long as you can remember, or that you see at your relative’s house, but dressers with mirrors are still made today and in modern styles.
How do you make an old dresser?
- Step 1: Remove Hardware. Modern Painted Dresser.
- Step 2: Remove Old Finish. Modern Painted Dresser.
- Step 3: Create Design With Tape. Modern Painted Dresser.
- Step 4: Cut Away Gaps for Dresser. Modern Painted Dresser.
- Step 5: Add Tape to Drawer Edges.
- Step 6: Paint.
- Step 7: Remove Tape.
- Step 8: Seal Exposed Wood.
How do you make a mirror out of a shelf?
Instructions
- Remove the mirror from the dresser.
- Cut wood for the shelf. Cut a 1×6 piece of wood 44-inches long.
- Stain the wood to match the dresser mirror.
- Attach the shelf to the mirror frame.
- Hang up the shelf on the wall.
- Decorate it!
How big should a mirror be over a dresser?
The Importance of Width The mirror should be two-thirds or three-quarters the width of the furniture below it to create visual balance; however, feel free to go wider, up to the width of the furniture, if it works in your space.
What’s the difference between a burro and a dresser?
A dresser is usually placed in the bedroom or closet, while a bureau usually lives in a space like an office or library. Dressers are typically used to store clothing and accessories that are not normally hung up, and can provide much needed additional storage space when your clothes no longer fit in your closet..
Does mirror paint work?
While you can achieve a mirror effect with other spray paint, Rust-Oleum is the only paint specially formulated to create a perfect mirror finish. Simply spray the reverse side or back side of any clear glass with a thin coat of the spray paint. It dries quickly so see if you need another coat after about ten minutes.
Can I paint over a mirror?
Application. Synthetic or natural fiber paintbrushes are suitable for applying paint over a mirror, and these tools are encouraged for freehand painting. Stencils do not require too much precision because the shape’s outline is already sectioned off, which eliminates fine handwork at the image’s edges.
How do you attach a mirror to an antique dresser?
Line up the mirror to the wood strips and attach the wood supports using screws. Or, screw the wood supports to the back of the mirror first and then position the mirror with its support wood strips on the dresser. Once the mirror is centered onto the dresser, screw the lower half of supports into the back of dresser.