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After exploring every normal design strategy, pause for 4 to 5 weeks and allow yourself to dream. Then set up an artificial deadline by asking the client to stop by to see the design in, say, two days. Spend day one closeted in your office without interruptions. The adrenalin-induced urgency will remove your inhibitions and your subliminal subconscious will pour out onto the page.
Most old mirrors have defective silvering and misleading blog posts commonly claim that scratched mirror silvering can be repaired by taping aluminum foil on the back. We tested this and similar hacks and found that none of these methods work! Silver mirroring is so perfectly reflective that any scratch or defect in the silvering is extremely obvious. Painting the scratch with silver paint, or taping silver leaf or aluminum foil to the back does not disguise the defect. A much better solution is to purchase a new mirror. Table of contents As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases … Read more
Professional mirror re-silvering is expensive and re-silvering shops are few and far between. A do-it-yourself alternative is to use silver spray paint. We test the major brands in 2023 and report the best. Our tests show that the best spray paint is “Mirror Effect” silver spray paint by Rust-Oleum – available in 6 oz cans (sufficient to silver about 5 square feet of glass. The closest to real mirror silvering is Spaz Stix brand “Ultimate Chrome Mirror” but this is only available in 2 oz bottles for air-brush painting. Modern Glass Mirrors In modern mirrors, the silver (or sometimes chromium) … Read more
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You have purchased or inherited a beautiful antique mirror but the silvering is defective. Black-edge, black spots, flaking, or scratches have damaged the original silvering, and you wonder – should I re-silver my antique mirror? Re-silvering is offered by only a few companies in the USA. Unless you can deliver and pick up your mirror, shipping charges make the process expensive. Re-silvering is only worthwhile if you have an etched, historic, or specially shaped antique mirror. A degree of damage may even be aesthetically desirable – read on to learn the pros and cons of re-silvering. The first mirrors used … Read more
Glass cabinet inserts are available in a large variety of styles and will revitalize your outdated kitchen. Replacing the wood in your existing doors increases the light and allows you to see the cabinet contents. The main types of cabinet glass, arranged in approximate order from most affordable to most expensive, are: 1) Clear or Tinted Architectural glass2) Textured Glass3) Etched (Sandblasted) Glass4) Overlay Leaded Glass5) Stained or Beveled Art Glass Table of contents As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 1) Clear or Tinted Architectural Glass The simplest way to update a dark and dated kitchen is … Read more
Large frameless wall mirrors are a feature of home gyms, dance studios, and residential bathrooms. For safe installation, it is essential to use mechanical fasteners (J-channel and clips) in addition to adhesive (mirror mastic). Follow these four simple steps for the safest and best results. Measure the wall and order the mirrors Prepare the walls ready for the mastic Install J-channel and clips Apply mastic and attach mirror to the wall Safety must be paramount when installing large wall mirrors. Learn from the cautionary tale below that all large mirror must be installed with mechanical fasteners as well as mastic … Read more
Dalle de Verre, from the French “slab of glass” has been a popular way to make stained glass windows since the mid-1950s. Although it appears to be stronger than traditional leaded glass, it can be broken by determined vandals. So, how is Dalle de Verre repaired? Find out from the glass experts in this post. Dalle de Verre panels are heavy so minor repairs are best made in-situ. Seriously damaged panels must be removed, broken apart, & remade with new epoxy resin. Dalle de Verre looks strong but … Although Dalle de Verre appears to be strong because it is … Read more
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