Repurpose large mirrors.

10 years ago

I have 2 very large mirrors in my dining room. I need to keep them. Living in the middle condo, we have no side window, only at front(kitchen/breakfast room) and rear(sunroom). We installed the mirrors to reflect light from very bright sunroom. Dilemma: it's time for the gold to go! The red wall is also going. The mirrors are not wood, some kind of a composite material. I would love some suggestions. We have several black pieces, dark woods and glass.
We are traditionalists in style. Thanks

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acm

10 years ago

I'm sure that painting will transform them, but I agree with changing the paint and other aspects first -- you may find that the gold frame looks fresh in a changed context.

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apple_pie_order
10 years ago
You can get the mirrors reframed. It's not likely that any DIY paint on the mirrors will look as nice as the gold finish in the photo. Try painting the rooms, then decide what to do with the mirrors.
Architectural Notice
10 years ago
Maybe reframe the mirrors in black to complement the several black pieces you already have.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
10 years ago
Repaint the frames or silver leaf them
User
10 years ago
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I would paint the wall and leave the mirrors gold. Are you changing the gold chandelier?
groveraxle
10 years ago
I agree with painting the walls first, then decide. Those gold frames are gonna look totally different once they're no longer reflecting the red.
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10 years ago
Ugh, just tried 10 times to load my comment. Trying again

Ok, if its plastic or "resin" it may need a laminate primer first. They are extremely toxic, so work in a well ventilated area. Get a small artists brush, about 1/3 inch wide, and prime an area all around the frame, continuing . When that area is dry, use black paint in gloss or semi gloss. Go over the narrow primed area. About 1/3 or 1/2 of the mirror frame should now be black. Leave the gold alone.

examples of black and gold frames below, you can find other ones with google

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Another trick is to glue on black ribbon, in a recessed area, all around. Same effect as paint.
Nicole S
10 years ago
Agree with the others to paint the wall first. Gold/brass is making a comeback.
K P
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you all. Will paint first, repost the new and ask for comments.
K P
Original Author
9 years ago
So I took your advice, painted first, but still too brassy. Added a little black paint and love them. Thanks.