UPCYCLING THRIFTED MIRRORS DIY

[@DD-zm1uu]

I have upcycled several mirrors, and instead of using the mask and peel product, or playing cards, try using old newspaper, magazine pages, or copy paper. Typically, these sheets will slide between the frame and glass. They’re also thinner than the playing cards, and a lot faster to install/remove than the time spent applying/peeling the masking product. They’re also reusable.

[@Twinschoice]

I absolutely love that beaded edge mirror. I love everything about it. It feels modern yet classic. Just perfect.

[@meeshell91365]

Love all the mirror makeovers! I brush vasoline onto the mirror (around the edges) and the paint does not adhere to it. Cleanup is super easy!!

[@theartofdawn]

This is a GREAT idea especially since she's looking for a better option! 🎉👏👏👏 (The Vaseline)

[@bluesky7838]

@@meeshell91365 I can see how that could work. What do you use to clean off the Vaseline?

[@lisar9314]

Awesome learn something new everyday thanks 👍🏻

[@terribushta6032]

What an awesome piece of info. Thank you😊

[@312Jg]

Thats what I have always done. Learned from my Granddad - Old school 🙂

[@noelenedutton4744]

Rule of thumb….Do not spray mirrors with spray. Spray cloth with cleaner to stop liquid getting underneath and discolouring mirror. 🌸

[@mizhamilton4937]

wait what? Would windex discolor mirror?

[@noelenedutton4744]

@@mizhamilton4937 any liquid is fine. Spraying on glass can run underneath and wreck back of mirror. Can mildew and stain and silver paint on back can wear off causing marks on mirror.

[@lorikoza4426]

@@mizhamilton4937 Yes. It will dissolve the backing..aka..the mirror. When you see areas along the bottom of a mirror in a bathroom..that is the backing damaged/gone.

[@hazelmeldrum5860]

It is not the top of the mirror if liquid gets under the edging and spreads the backing of the mirror gets damaged​@@mizhamilton4937

[@pamelamanning99]

If fluid gets underneath it degrades the underside surface, ruins the mirror finish.​@@mizhamilton4937

[@lindap9079]

I hope these will sell well for you Lauren. I've painted two mirrors (so I'm not exactly what you could call an expert). I took the mirrors out of the frame and painted the frame inside and out. When I just masked off the mirror, I had a reflection of the original color all around the edge. I didn't care for that look.

[@tiffanywiggins8534]

I think making a huge mirror wall in your shop would be a fantastic option to display them. To a customer, "the one" will pop out to them.

[@tracim4138]

Agree 100%

[@roseholley671]

❤This message. I was thinking about doing this to a wall or half of a wall myself, they aren’t redone though. I really wish I could do something like this “what she does”. But I don’t know how or have the Supplys. I wanted to try my hand at just redoing furniture but… I’m not in a big city or don’t think I’d have a clientele to sell them too. Not being negative just don’t really know where to start. Hoping you all the Best Thanksgiving & Christmas ever. Blessings to each of you👋🏻❣️ If anybody has any ideas on this I’d really be grateful. T y vm 💜

[@tiffanywiggins8534]

@roseholley671 i see people selling upcycled furniture all the time on Facebook marketplace. You don't have to open a physical storefront. If you did want a browsing location, you could rent or buy a large shed. Just run electric to it.

[@tiffanywiggins8534]

@roseholley671 You can still do a mirror wall with original mirrors! Especially in entry Foyers or dining rooms. You can lay them out on the floor to get a feel for the setup you want.

[@tiffanywiggins8534]

Also in a room with only one window. Place directly across to scatter the light to brighten a space!

[@GloryBea64]

Your attention to detail is wonderful! Plus, you're a great teacher. Including your mishaps is very helpful and encouraging to see that even you learn along the way 🥰

[@kmsongbird]

The oak mirror looks awesome painted black. THAT SAID, My entire house is golden oak throughout. Beautiful 80's house. I'm waiting, waiting, waiting for it all to come back around. And when it does, everyone who painted their oak will be so upset with themselves. So there!

[@l.scales7516]

yes!

[@patriciabrown435]

😂😂😂 "So there!" What are we 12? 😅

[@kmsongbird]

@@patriciabrown435 When it comes to THIS topic, of beautiful golden oak going "out of style" yeah, I get a little 12-year-oldish

[@okkop10]

I love oak because it can be stripped/sanded and refinished

[@diannebennett8200]

Agree❤

[@debharwood5884]

Love them All! I have a suggestion, next time do a mirror black with silver! Loved the gold but I know people who don't and they love silver!

[@bluesky7838]

Funny, I really like the dressers with mirrors.

[@tanyagiacchina492]

And no ammonia. 👍

[@brenpierce8430]

I agree. Why would you leave the mirror off? 🤔

[@suzqu]

@@bluesky7838 So do I.

[@emcd5408]

They sell for double the price here if the mirror is attached.

[@pheonixrisingtt924]

Do one in vibrant tye dye, I dare you to! If nothing else but to stir up some of those hater's OCD issues. Sorry, there's like thousands of comedians out of work and here I am trying to be funny.

[@kykwiltz402]

Definitely the beaded edge mirror. I was skeptical at first, but when it was finished it was fabulous (plus it was perfect with that green dresser). Close second was the black/gold mirror. That one also turned out better than I expected it to. Well done, Lauren! Lots of good ideas here, including that terrific brush-on masking.

[@SheilaRobertson-j9d]

It would have saved a lot of work and hassle If she had taken the mirror out of the frame!

[@terryheatwole6153]

That was #1 imho but all were quite successful transformations! 🙌🫶

[@PK-bh1ww]

That's my fave too.

[@louisejenyo7178]

@@SheilaRobertson-j9dI always take out the mirrors

[@soulsnake4406]

Ex vehicle detailer here, tip for taking adhesive off of glass or mirrors. Use windex or some kind of window cleaner and then scrape it. The wet area allows for an easier glide and avoids scratching on mirrors and softer glass. Hope this helps🙏

[@M.Lorelle]

Thank you for so graciously sharing your expertise! What a blessing! Thank you, very much.

[@sheilad83]

Tape doodoo! 😆🤭💩 That's what my brother calls it. Paint and body shop owner! He hates messing with it

[@soulsnake4406]

@sheilad83 Yeah, adhesive is pretty annoying. I usually use a solvent, but I usually use it for the body, but if not used properly, it can ruin the paint job, so I don't recommend it for everyone.

[@sheilad83]

@@soulsnake4406 yes absolutely, only on glass for sure. I just always thought it was funny hearing my brother yelling Tape doodoo every time somebody had a sticker that needed removing!! What part of the world are you in? We're in Alabama! Take care, and God bless ❤️🇺🇲💙

[@pamleonard7330]

GooGone. Been using it for gooey residues for over 30 years.

[@julialimbrick333]

I like the one that you did with the undercoat black and then you put the gold on the top. I’ve upped cycled mirrors several times and they always turn out wonderful. Buying new mirrors can be very expensive. I love this episode.

[@theshabbyvintagebelle1875]

That table that adjusts height is everything

[@lucends79]

I don’t understand how you stay so clean while painting. I seriously get paint all over me!

[@Anna-by7yj]

Me Too!!!!!

[@brenmanock]

I wear a bunny suit and still get paint on me !

[@privateinfo1711]

Sometimes, she doesn't even wear gloves. When I paint, I will go to church with paint on my hands, in my hair, and spots of paint in miscellaneous places...

[@janzitterkopf1630]

So do I! Geesh!😂

[@shellylemons]

That’s the fun part. I do use water based paints so it isn’t so difficult to wash out of my hair. I have a lot!

[@Dingle1234]

I love the one with the raw wood and 'beaded' edging.

[@gaylenemandelka8872]

I was in the cleaning business for 35 years. Just a tip, you should always get the area wet when removing something stuck to a mirror the razor blade will remove it much easier 😊

[@BytheWay333]

As an artist/carpenter…I really appreciate all the careful steps you take when updating each piece. I would feel 100% safe when purchasing one of your creations! God bless!

[@moepixie]

I mix my paints into new colors when they get low , usually a dark with A light. Hope this is helpful. Love watching your flips.

[@SDuffey6155]

I especially like the natural wood looking one with the beaded edge. I have had two of these heavy framed mirrors sitting around for a while that I could never seem to let go of or what to do with, and now I know ! Thanks Lauren!

[@annemurphy9339]

Lovely mirrors - but the fabric is going to be a dirty dust nightmare in a couple years …

[@deanagallatin6974]

I love the beaded mirror the best!!! It looks high end. Perfect!

[@thecourtlyalchemist]

I have never even once regretted priming something. I can not say the same about not priming. So, I just prime everything now. Loved the wooded ball idea- very cool!

[@dorothysmith6710]

I loved the one that you painted black and then you brushed it with gold ❤

[@gingerdearing4520]

These are just beautiful!!! I would love to see the end results up close. Maybe a closer in photo on the finished product. Great work!!!

[@flowersafeheart]

These look fantastic! They add so much to a room - bouncing light around and a place for people to see themselves.

[@amyjacob2100]

Hi Lauren! I love your flips. The beaded mirror was definitely my favorite! FYI - chalk paint and acrylic type paints scrape off mirrors and glass super easy with a razor blade. You could skip a step and not use that other product, which looks like extra work to remove. It’s really satisfying when you can get long strips of paint to come off the glass using a razor. 😊

[@mlm7598]

I loved the beaded mirror and the Black one for DRAMA in an entry way behind a entrance table and the rest I would use anywhere.......I love mirrors and have many and now I have a lot of ideas. I just have no where to put them all. LOL I have a couple over 60 years old and over 40 years old with pure heavy wood from the NC mills when we lived there. Now I am really wanting to jazz them up........but trying to address not painting them.......LOL Wow.....I need to at least try them! Lauren each flip gets better and better and I love the green with gold. I have a 1965 year set of off white French provincial mirror, dresser and high boy and trying to figure out a color. Excited to try it. It Loving your channel and especially love it in the hometown I was born in!!

[@lesliecasey780]

I'd love an update on what they sold for

[@amyjacob2100]

Me too!

[@momof3chis291]

Me three 😉.

[@BeaniByrd]

ME FOUR!!!😅🤣😂

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

Me six - were they just tricks?

[@kerryspeck6875]

Me 7. Please tell us!!

[@krisaaron5771]

To keep the fabric from bunching up in the corners: Trim away the excess material before gluing it down, then use seam sealant (available at fabric and hobby stores) to stop the raw edges from fraying.

[@discombobulatedfishbowl7548]

Thank you! I was hoping to come across a comment from someone who knew an easier way for the corners.

[@louiserule1358]

I painted all my wall mirrors black with gold highlights and they look marvellous! I did it about 25 years ago and still looks fresh.

[@tovah2276]

Lauren, I have found that the liquid masking works BEST when you use 2-3 coats…..it really does pull right off like a thin layer of jello when you pull it off. Absolutely do what you did with the blade and trace around just prior to peeling off. TIP: where you are going to start/stop the “peel” make that 2-3” EXTRA thick and when you are ready to peel it off, lightly make a blade cut opposite of tracing the mirror and then flip a corner of that thick area up and start to pull, once you start to pull that “corner” of the THICK “starter” area, it really DOES just pull off like frog tape!!! It is a really GOOD product and using it the proper way, thick not thin, is a MUST for efficacy!! ❤❤❤❤

[@debrapolenz2928]

So what it took you a half an hour at least to paint on the liquid masking I’m not sure how much a can cost but probably near 10 bucks. Then you had to do everything you would do if scrapping paint off plus peal it up? Donosee the point!

[@emcd5408]

She explains at 20:23 how much she uses and how much it costs. As with most things, I think the more experienced you get at using it, the quicker you will become. I can see huge advantages of using this working around curves rather than dealing with little strips of tape. Fewer advantages on straight edges.

[@emcd5408]

How does it go with sanding? I was thinking if she applied this before sanding she may be able to get right up to the mirror without scratching it. Do you think that would be feasible?

[@LorraineSutton-nq4xe]

This is Lorraine from Corning New York you do such wonderful furniture flipping I Google you on my phone and I watch your videos keep the videos coming I am so happy you're able to be paying your student loan off with your flipping furniture money I am so proud of you for what you have accomplished in your life you are a wonderful beautiful person and very respectful and kind on the videos thank you for explaining everything you do and how much everything cost keep the videos coming God bless and happy holidays

[@michellekent7457]

I work at a paint store and we sell that mask and peel- amazing product! Just for your piece of mind, the date is probably a fill date, not an expiration date 😊

[@HuldaVelez-p4x]

All mirrors, wonderful, beautiful, and real different. Hulda from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 Lots of Blessings.

[@dawnrood4885]

Over coat on the tape with base color to prevent bleed through on the tape edges is a great idea!! Thanks for the tip!

[@nancykistner7167]

Each mirror was beautiful. I loved the black and gold. Elegant.

[@debbiestankus4564]

I don’t even bother with masking on glass. The paint easily scrapes off the glass with the same type of razor blade you used. You just outline with the blade first, then gently scrape away! One less step

[@helenkelly272]

Truth

[@swisscheese2705]

That’s what I do too with mirrors and anything glass.

[@justjulee9135]

My favorite was the beaded mirror! However, I really loved all of them. The fabric was second favorite, then the striped mirror. You have such cool ideas!

[@teresagrimm6286]

If you accidently get the liquid masking tape on the wood and then paint the wood, wouldn’t that be a problem?

[@robinboccia7622]

I love that the gold handles match the mirror. Looks fabulous!

[@lorrieguinn8221]

That last mirror I kept saying to myself “it’s plastic!” lol. I’ve donated so many of those.

[@lynneboyer3197]

Love, love, what you did to all the mirrors. My favorites were the beaded Boho look mirror and adding fabric. So so Creative!!

[@susanmagalas3074]

These all look great - love the wooden beads!

[@nancyanneberg403]

The photograghy really is your best advertising. Makes your work sparkle and teaches well. Favorite is the beaded wood mirror. Gives me lots of ideas. That fabric choice though. Hhmmm. Could be the fav . Thsnk you.

[@Rosy_corner]

You’re very creative and innovative in reviving these mirrors!

[@beambreaker]

I just found you and I could squeal with joy!!! I’m so happy!! ❤❤❤❤

[@kateapple1]

Hey we would love to see the FINAL MIRRORS for a second, no?? You just left them down and out of shot… 😂we just wanted to see the final project lol

[@agoogleuser4356]

That's a common frustration. Please, we all want to see and learn from the good. It teaches our visual senses. More time to the models for our minds.

[@psycherevival2762]

She shows them staged starting at 42:15

[@jacquelinereed8805]

Wtf right? Unsubscibed

[@Ni5co5le5]

All the mirrors looked great when displayed at the end.

[@melodymedlock160]

Surprisingly this is my first time to your channel. I have qui9te the collection of mirrors in my garage currently and this gave me a lot of inspiration. I enjoyed learning about new products and watching you work. I had to subscribe. I have a collection of furniture projects I need to bang out as well. I'm definitely a not a professional by any sense of the word and would love all of the tips I can get. I started chemo a year ago and this past summer was a lot harder than the last. Now my garage is full of things that I couldn't get to. I can't seem to let them go because now money is more of an issue than before as well. I plan to binge watch your videos this week. thank you for sharing.

[@jenniemarlowAus]

Hey I really liked this change of focus. And I don’t think I would try and paint furniture but mirrors seem more manageable for me. Thanks.

[@inaskatze8076]

The mirror in black/gold is my favorite, love it 🥰

[@barbarabaldwin8922]

I was thinking what can I do with my left over mirror I have for a dresser, and it came to me - use it for a bathroom mirror! Thank you!

[@crystalsylvia6920]

I love them all. The stripes may be my fave and my next project along with the bobbin. Super cute!!

[@lesliebooth2833]

Im going to do a gallery wall of only dresser mirrors, some great ideas!

[@patriciacasey747]

What a great idea! I have some mixed small pieces of art & sentimental things I’ve framed. I’m thinking of a gallery wall mixing them with mirrors. Thanks for sparking my creativity! Have fun with your project!

[@Erase_Refurbishing_Australia]

I’ve avoided mirrors on pieces because they seemed intimidating as, you make it look too easy I’m keen to give it a try now haha!

[@DellaBourne]

Thank you for sharing these, I’ve got a few to upcycle and you’ve given me lots of different ideas ❤

[@Milkmaid007]

I loved the beaded one best! I have a mirror almost like your last one, but mine is solid oak & weighs a TON. I painted it white for my little girl’s room. I loved the change up in flip matters! It was fun to see you transform them!

[@Hollybank5]

I enjoyed seeing the mirrors updated ! I think I liked the wooden balls frame the best. But they all look great 👍. ❤

[@mygirlbumbaugh1883]

I love the beads, very in. My favorite is the fabric idea. So cool, never thought of that. And the gliding really brought an upscale. You are fun to watch

[@womenofhopecon]

I like the black one, beaded one, and the gold one with details. Seems smart to do a quick upgrade for profit.

[@vickimcintosh3004]

Thank you Lauren for being a great teacher. I have never flip anything,but it looks relaxing and fun. Plus you make everything look so pretty. Loved the mirror with the wooden balls. Great job.

[@marilynweist2645]

You did a great job! Anxious to see how the buyers react! 🎉

[@maryruther1842]

Holy Cow, dear FFT! Your courage amazes me, and I love it! Thank you for sharing your journey. All of your efforts have greatly benefited my story of knowledge. Also, enjoyed going to Michigan w you two and as well the searches w big truck. You are inspiring thousands…keep on truckin!

[@ptdesignsco]

Lauren, you are a genius! LOVE them all!

[@debramejia5091]

Fabulous ideas! I have been wanting to add wooden balls to a mirror, now I have the confidence to do it! Thank you.

[@susank8601]

Definitely the first with gold over black!

[@hustlerZlane]

Really like that first striped one and the one that you added the balls to

[@4Kamala4Joy]

Use mirrors in bathroom remodeling or in an entry or sell to hair salon So many things to do A goldmine

[@psum6537]

I agree! What a beautiful vanity mirror!

[@kateapple1]

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[@kateapple1]

Joined 8 years ago.. no subs.. doesn’t ANYONE check peoples profiles before they comment?

[@Restorations.by.Rachel]

Loved the beaded one especially. Also the black arched mirror. I have several I need to repurpose as well. These have definitely given me some inspiration!

[@concordkimberly]

I like that adjustable work table!

[@michellehemsath9294]

I LOVE the beaded mirror. They all turned out great, the striped one is the bomb! But my favorite is the beaded mirror.

[@terrychancellor4593]

Love all the French style mirrors!!! Would love to have one!!

[@Freddybender123]

I have my grandmas tall boy and dresser and mirror ❤

[@araceliscollazo5067]

Awesome makeovers! I love the one with the balls most. What a transformation!

[@marthajean50]

With hardware products, any dates printed on them are not expiration dates but rather, the date of manufacturing.

[@leahr.2620]

I guess it depends on what's it is, I used some silicone caulk that had a date on it that was old and its would not dry, it was really a sticky mess to remove.

[@thelittlelenora]

Absolutely old expired silicone calk just will not cure. Its a mess and terrible lesson to learn the hard ways 55!

[@marthajean50]

@@leahr.2620 If the manufacturing date is old, then the caulk is old. I just meant that that date you see isn't the date that it kicks the bucket on. They don't tell you that date, just the date and time they made it.

[@deebell1135]

Good things to be aware of, thank you.

[@emcd5408]

This is the comment I was looking for. Saved me from making it. 😊

[@312Jg]

I love every mirror. I always wondered what flippers do with the mirrors and Im always looking for the mirrors. Lol They are so expensive. When I luck up on one on the curb I feel more inspired to diy it for my home.

[@TheMSLADY73]

I think a much cheaper solution would be to paint Elmer's glue on the mirror. I'm pretty sure it would do the same exact thing. In fact, it's probably the same ingredients.

[@jessicabixler1658]

I have both and the masking is diffrent. It also works as a primer so the paint won't affect the finish on the frame.

[@debrapolenz2928]

The cheapest thing would be just be careful when you’re painting the mirror and scrape off the glass as usual since it’s much faster than what she did not counting the cost of the masking stuff, that she had to scrape it anyway and peel off the masking stuff. I would’ve had the paint off that glass in a couple minutes.

[@christendurfee7719]

Surprisingly, I love the beaded mirror! What amazing vision you have- it really came out beautifully! ❤❤❤

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Aww thanks! I'm so glad you liked the beaded one, it was definitely a fun project!

[@lindastowars7346]

YOU MADE THE MIRRORS LOOK GREAT !

[@cynthiapool9351]

All were amazing, my top three would be the balls, the gold and the material covered one. The striped one turned out gorgeous and may actually be my favorite. Love the subtlety of it.

[@doloresrozman5612]

dry using a hair dryer to remove stickers.Loved them all.

[@phyllisstrider2998]

I like the one with the wooden beads, but they all were beautiful Grest job.

[@suprajayne]

I would 100% use these ideas on lone mirrors but if you have mirrors with the dressers??? I can’t even get past that. I like your work but breaking up sets is killing me 😰😱

[@DeeCM58]

I love the mirror and coloring/staining beautiful. Something I can picture in my Florida home.

[@janettrent815]

What would be wrong with taking sprigs of greenery and arranging it on the mirrors in different areas different ways to dress the mirror up you could even put floral. It wouldn’t have to be a lot to keep cost down. The mirror will reflect the beauty of the arrangements. Just enough to enhance the mirror and add more interest Janet Trent

[@pamsmith7369]

You are so creative! I wouldn’t have thought of black with gold stipple over top. And the wood balls glued on? Brilliant! I think I like the black chalk paint with the gold enamel over top the best. It would have so many applications; even in a bathroom! But the white beachy vibe with the wooden balls is a close second. Really, I like them all!

[@gracielester4227]

I would definitely buy a mirror with a bedroom set if it was big enough to be hung as a body length mirror ( so must dresser mirrors would be hung sideways) which I think would be really cute!

[@debrapolenz2928]

Why not paint the mirrors to match the original dressers that she redid? and sell them with the dresser?

[@cer145]

They all look great but my fav is the one you glued balls to.😊

[@johannbredendieck7568]

Please wear a mask, whenever you are spraying anything! The spray mist spreads out much wider than we think!

[@roxannowens1444]

Yes, please protect your lungs! I was glad to see you moved outside to spray the gold frame.

[@bmb19685]

Love the one with the balls... a whole new look... enjoyed your down to earth step by step lesson! Thanks

[@justcourtney345]

If using latex or acrylic paint, just use a razor blade. No product or paint needed

[@bonitahugo6516]

Loved what you did with all of the mirrors! My favorite was the striped one. So modern.

[@mikeroche8544]

$110 to $70??? I can't even sell a nice one on Facebook for $50 and I just lowered price to $30 no bites yet. 40 inch mirror and someone said oh it weighs 18 lbs? That's too heavy. I will bump the price UP to $70 maybe that will sell it. I live in a city so no problem finding buyers. I know how to sell stuff, I sell vacuums, car parts, bed frames etc no problem. 40 inch black frame with gold accent beads Mirror, no interest.

[@denisebrewster9100]

Maybe not on FB but at FleaMkts you can.

[@mikeroche8544]

@@denisebrewster9100 So spend $150 of my time sitting at a flea market to sell $100 mirror?

[@tracim4138]

I like the wooden ball idea to update a plain mirror for a fresh space

[@terrigross1339]

Wouldn’t it be way easier to just take the mirror out of the frame…?

[@karenladyko6004]

I like the black mirror best as it was a good choice that went perfectly with the style of it. Nice work 👍😊🇬🇧

[@roxythompson3267]

Vaseline

[@falineginghofer9858]

I liked the gold mirror. Was upset at first when you painted over the original wood. But I liked it much better gold. Take care, Faline in California

[@DebraWalls-v1u]

Always love your videos! Your voice is so calming. This is my kind of furniture, decor and dishes! ❤

[@gwennmcnulty1130]

I love the idea of covering the frame with fabric. Gives me some really good ideas. thanks

[@PK-bh1ww]

You've given me inspiration to paint or re-cover a large mirror I've had for 25 yrs. It's been a pale tannish/ white color. So now it's a toss up between painting it or covering with a solid plain black denim like material I have. And maybe add some black cording or beads to it. I'm so glad you didn't paint that Heywood Wakefield. So it can easily be restored if a collector wants to restore it to original color.

[@tracycompton7829]

I think the mirrors make such a statement with the furniture pieces, love them, ❤️

[@marywilson7669]

Great job! On a simple oblong one,I would try some added trim to beef up the frame! People love mirrors