Appropriate stencil around plain mirror in small master 3/4 bath?
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Vicki K
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Mainly my hub's BR. Likes ornate but practical too. Would a stencil on 3 sides of the mirror look right? The mirror bottom sits on the backsplash. I gotta make this bathroom look better. Small mahogany vanity, cream lavatory, pale rose pink (!) tile on floor. Wall paint in limbo (some shade of white?). Thinking stencils around mirror, hanging happy pictures. What do you think? I would make the stencil, not buy, so fairly simple.
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@Vicki K You could use and inexpensive wood molding (or two side by side) to create a gorgeous frame on the three sides of the mirror then you could paint it or stain it the mahogany shade of the vanity . You could use square medallions on the corners so you would not even have to miter the corners. This could give your husband's bath a more masculine feel too.
Virtual Window Treatments and Design
on Feb 26, 2014
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I can't figure if I glue it to the mirror, there will be a gap of 1/4" to the walls from the mirror. If I get picture molding to fit that, then there will be a 1/4" gap across the bottom where the mirror sits on the backsplash -- I can't figure it out! Can you help me?
Vicki K
on Feb 26, 2014
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Choose the stencil design you think would go best, then stencil the mirror with a chalk marker. If you like the results, wash it off and use paint. If you don't like the results, wash it off and start over.
KathrynElizabeth Etier
on Feb 26, 2014
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I was going to stencil the wall around the mirror, but it's textured, hm. May have to rethink this. I've got to spruce it up somehow! Thanks.
Vicki K
on Feb 26, 2014
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Ok! Should I buy a stencil brush or will wadded up paper towels do? He said he'd like a Celtic design, I can make that. Now the colors for the wall and the stencil. Gad. So many "can't's" to work around, but I'm gonna get it!! Thanks a lot for your help!!
Vicki K
on Feb 26, 2014
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I stenciled a whole wall on a textured wall so it can be done.
Elaine Simmons
on Feb 27, 2014
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