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How to frame a builders-grade bathroom mirror with molding
Many bathrooms have unframed builders-grade bathroom mirrors over the vanity. Removing these mirrors is difficult because they are often glued to the wall – so the most economical solution is to spruce up the old mirror by attaching a frame. …
How to frame a wall mirror – 4 options with images
A plain mirror is nothing more than a piece of glass with a silvered back – the real beauty of a wall mirror comes from its frame. But how do you decide on the frame and what are the best …
How to repair a cracked mirror – learn all the facts!
Your favorite mirror has fallen off the wall and cracked. Many misleading websites claim that broken mirrors can be fixed but the fact is that they nearly all need to be replaced with new mirror. This article explains how to …
How to Beat Designer’s Block – Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright
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.
Can I Repair Scratched Mirror Silvering with Aluminum Foil?
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! …
Best Silver Paint for Mirror Silvering – the Ultimate Test
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 …