Browse Forums Interior Decorating Lounge 1 Jan 08, 2013 3:42 pm Hi ladies My mother was getting rid of her old dressing table with mirror. Didn't want the dresser, but liked the mirror. Thought I'd could give it new life and put it up in my house somewhere. Our walls throughout our house are Hog Bristle with white trims. The mirror is currently painted dirty yellow colour with tinges of brown. What do you think I could do with the mirror in terms of colour? Hope these links work!!! http://s1354.beta.photobucket.com/user/mozzi26/media/IMG_1547_zps85fcb7b4.jpg.html http://s1354.beta.photobucket.com/user/mozzi26/media/IMG_1546_zpsf532a807.jpg.html Re: Renewing an old mirror 2Jan 08, 2013 10:30 pm I think you could go with whatever colour you wanted. Do you have any feature colours (cushions/artwork/rug/decorative bits and pieces) you could tie it in with. Or a white to match the trim. Or a colour to match photo frames if it will be on a wall near any. I think you should decide where you want to hang it and then choose the colour Built with RedInk Custom 5000 Key Handover 15/12/2009 Re: Renewing an old mirror 3Jan 08, 2013 10:43 pm Have a look at this article if you are interested in white, I've seen a few articles mentioning this Rust-Oleum stuff so it might be worth a try! http://www.lifestyle.com.au/diy/diy-mir ... eover.aspx 1st build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=59376 *New*-2nd build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70324&p=1154282#p1154282 Re: Renewing an old mirror 5Jan 09, 2013 6:07 pm Do it silver, it will go with any decor you are having..... http://www.ehow.com/how_4699108_silver-leaf-frame.html Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Ditto 3M Claw, expensive but best thing I've used to date. I put two of the 11kg ones in for a 12kg mirror on the wall, and its been great for 4 years now. 4 2131 Is it possible to render an old corrugated iron shed.I have heard that it can be done if it is covered with chicken wire first.Not sure of the ratio of the render mix and… 0 4896 Thanks Chippy,I do have one that I levered out. I'll try to find a brand name on the windows then do some searching. Here is a photo where you can see how worn they are. 2 7953 |