Reflecting Window Mirror Decor
By Christine Dejulio from Krylon
Simple frosted glass accents add subtle, classic beauty to this window frame mirror.
Supplies:
- Krylon Frosted Glass Finish - Pearl Gray (#9044)
- Krylon Make It Stone!® Textured Paints - Mediterranean Reef (#18227)
- Krylon Make It Last!® Clear Sealer - Clear (#18200)
- Old window
- Mirror panels (cut to fit your particular window panes)
- Foam core or cardboard
- Glazing points
- Window hanging hardware (2 screw-eyes & picture hanging wire)
- Flat bladed screwdriver
- Safety glasses
- Work gloves
- Putty knife
- Utility knife
- Straight edge
- Marker
- Painter's masking tape
- Duct tape (optional)
- Drop cloth
- Medium grit sandpaper
- Tack cloth
Steps:
- To remove glass panes, pry away molding that is holding glass in position, then scrape away putty to loosen glass pieces.
- Sand surface of frame smooth with medium grit sandpaper. Wipe dust from surface with tackcloth.
- Paint both sides of frame with Make It Stone!® spraying with several light coats. Let dry completely.
- Apply Make It Last!®. Let dry.
- Lay frame right side down on flat surface. Carefully position pre-cut mirror panels into frame openings with mirrored side facing down (can have panels cut at hardware store).
- Cut foam core or cardboard to size of frame openings and place over mirrors to hold panels in place.
- Use a putty knife to slide glazing points into frame, securely holding cardboard and mirror in position (option: after inserting glazing points you can also add duct tape around seams for extra security).
- Turn frame over with mirror side facing up and mask off a border in each pane. Spray with Frosted Glass Finish and let dry several hours or overnight. Remove masking tape.
- Attach window hanging hardware to backside of frame (2 screw-eyes and picture hanging wire).
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