UPCYCLING THRIFTED MIRRORS DIY

I am always left with so many mirrors when buying furniture to flip! I decided to try my hand at changing up the looks of the mirrors to sell for a potential profit! Which was your favorite?
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[@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❤

[@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%

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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 😊

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@Twinschoice]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@user-qh8wy6cw2t]

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.

[@theshabbyvintagebelle1875]

That table that adjusts height is everything

[@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. 😊

[@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 🥰

[@Dingle1234]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@dorothysmith6710]

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

[@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!

[@doloresrozman5612]

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

[@lesliecasey780]

I'd love an update on what they sold for

[@amyjacob2100]

Me too!

[@momof3chis291]

Me three 😉.

[@BeaniByrd]

ME FOUR!!!😅🤣😂

[@Desert8dweller]

ME 5.. DEFINITELY need to know approximate prices realized.

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

Me six - were they just tricks?

[@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

[@lorrieguinn8221]

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

[@flowersafeheart]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@susanmagalas3074]

These all look great - love the wooden beads!

[@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!

[@singingway]

She took the first mirror from timeless classic to the 1970s. We did that guilding on so many wood pieces in the 70s. Glad that style was left in the past.

[@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]

YOURE A BOT

[@kateapple1]

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

[@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

[@lindastowars7346]

YOU MADE THE MIRRORS LOOK GREAT !

[@HuldaVelez-p4x]

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

[@nancykistner7167]

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

[@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!

[@2003excursion]

I love the one with the beads around the edge.

[@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?

[@fishes.n.loaves]

Love the one with the wood beads. They all turned out so pretty!

[@inaskatze8076]

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

[@Rosy_corner]

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

[@shelleywyman4766]

LOVED the wood beaded mirror

[@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?

[@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. 😊

[@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!!!

[@robinboccia7622]

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

[@susank8601]

Definitely the first with gold over black!

[@womenofhopecon]

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

[@tracim4138]

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

[@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.

[@lynneboyer3197]

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

[@araceliscollazo5067]

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

[@deebell1135]

I was really wanting to see the finished product. Great ideas though. Im inspired to do a couple of my mirrors. Thank you.

[@terrychancellor4593]

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

[@user-sk2px6ox7m]

I have my grandmas tall boy and dresser and mirror ❤

[@Hollybank5]

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

[@amouramarie]

I think my favorite was the striped one. :) Really cool upcycles.

[@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!

[@jenniferwatt5209]

Textured beaded mirror is my favorite.. thanks for your video

[@robinz.6556]

I love the mirror with the beads!

[@concordkimberly]

I like that adjustable work table!

[@hustlerZlane]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@vickimcintosh3004]

Lauren, I love your show.

[@phyllisstrider2998]

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

[@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.

[@user-zt2sq5ow3d]

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

[@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

[@ptdesignsco]

Lauren, you are a genius! LOVE them all!

[@irenehinojosa6629]

Love the mirror with the beads. It’s my favorite transformation! ❤

[@cer145]

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

[@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

[@suzannedarveau5658]

I love the black art deco mirror

[@marilynweist2645]

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

[@michellehemsath9294]

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

[@bridaharris9919]

Like the first mirror with the antique gold and black the best, but all great ideas

[@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.

[@fs7694]

Oddly I like the black one best, with the fabric and the striped ones coming in a close second.

[@BerniBernsify]

The mirrors look great and it's personal preference but I buff the gilding wax bcuz it takes it to another level that looks amazing 😀

[@milas2000]

I think the blond oak mirror would have looked great in a more creamy bleached look with some flower & birds glue on mouldings for a more romantic Anthropolgy look. The last plastic one would have also looked better with a glue on shell motif on the center top. Some of these mirrors would show better over a faux fireplace too-:))

[@NursingNursing-bs7hb]

I loved the one with the wooden balls. But the one with the fabric was my favorite.

[@mariondavis3444]

I’ve actually taken old mirrors and taking the mirror out and used it locally to use as bookshelves, which works wonderful

[@samsmith6169]

Bookshelves?

[@ambertillie7949]

I really like the look of the fabric mirror

[@michelleN4865]

If you wet the sticker before you scrape it usually comes off easier, most of the time anyway 😀

[@tinatrohan5868]

I have watched many of your videos, I have been up cycling myself since 2014. Truthfully I think you have made a good profit off your dresser sets without including original mirrors. So truthfully there is no need to sell those mirrors at a very costly price. But in the USA, compared to here in Canada the dollar is a whole different process.

[@bmb19685]

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

[@UnoriginalElephant]

To help avoid scratching the mirror while sanding you can mask it off with painter's tape, or use a foam sanding block with a "safe" side that doesn't have grit on it and can ride against the mirror (you can just use a regular foam sanding block and shave back one side to remove the grit).

[@Awesomeday007]

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!

[@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.

[@jankirschke7425]

I like that last one best.

[@vickyb9918]

Very nice. My favorite is the one with the wooden balls.

[@teresaleblanc2420]

Going to keep my mirrors now nice work.

[@Allioop_1]

All of them are beautiful! My personal favorite… the Antique Gold one! I have a large mirror that I’ll be doing like it! 🎉

[@mandysworkshop]

Using satin clear coat, letting it dry, will help the movement of the gilding wax.

[@debrapolenz2928]

Well, I disagree. Because have you ever put anything liquid on wax? You could do the steam Stippling effect with a cheap metallic gold craft paint a lot cheaper, and you can clearcoat it like you said. You only when you stipple you have to get a very little bit of paint on it and dab it up and down on cardboard/paper plate paper towel just you want a little bit on the end of the brush. Test it out then go around doing the same exact thing. It shines like liquid gold I’m telling you you don’t need to spend a lot of money doing this stuff.

[@1974jashful]

Love the antiqued one and the one with the beaded edge. Oh, and the striped one. 😂

[@cindyluther3275]

Love the one where you glued the balls on and the fabric one would be great for a kids room with a playful pattern! Thanks

[@JeanneMaCh]

My favorite is the 2 tone you taped off. And the one with wooden balls. I love saving big mirrors also to paint up. I’ve given some away. They put them leaning on wall in bedroom to act kinda like a full length mirror for dressing. Or you put against a wall in a big closet.