What can I do with this old mirror?

Question

The mirror itself is faded.

Z · Answer

If you'd still like to use it as a mirror, then you can have it resilvered. If the cost is more than you like, you could scrape off the old silvering and spray the back with Kylon's Looking Glass spray paint. 
If you don't want it as mirror, you could use chalkboard spray paint on the front, or remove the silvering and place solid color paper or fabric behind it and use it as a write on wipe off message board.

Donna Byram · Answer

Stencil a 'Welcome' sign, your last name, a special saying or verse on it by using Krylon Glass Frosting Spray. You get the same effect with the spray as etching cream, but when you want to do something different later, you can scrape it off with a razor. The faded part will just add to the look. We used the spray on some side windows by a front door for privacy and it lasted a very long time.

Michele Eures · Answer

If you no longer want to use the mirror you could age it and then paint the frame and distress. http://www.ehow.com/how_4926617_distress-mirror.html

CC · Answer

I'd paint the frame a fun color and paint the mirror with chalkboard paint for an awesome chalkboard.

Lori T · Answer

Just don't paint it ok ? That wood is beautiful !

Jeanette S · Answer

OH MY! I think this is perfect. The finish on the frame looks fantastic so I would keep it as it is. As for any imperfections in the mirror, love them! I have a mirror that has a unique shape, is believed to have been over 100 years old when I got it almost 45 years ago...it is from Germany. I would not repair one speck on it! I love it just like it is! I like to think of all the smiling faces that looked into it over the years. To me, this sets it apart from one you can purchase any day at a department store! When people see it, there is not doubt it is old and from the sweet look I see on their faces, I know they have the same thoughts.

Julie wolf · Answer

Someone gave me a tall mirror, frame is cool looking, but not worth anything. Placed it against a tree in my shade garden, really looks great! Your frame is worth too much, and no, I would not paint it.

Barbara · Answer

This is a beautiful frame. I'd preserve it by working the glass and using it. If you are not into this era, give it to a family member who would cherish it. It truly is an item to be cherished.

Peggy · Answer

Paint the wood white, paint a picture or add fabric to the rounded top and use the mirror as a dry erase board in an office, put on a wall in the kitchen or in the kids play room. So basically instead of a chalkboard for grocery lists, weekly planner, etc.

Carolyn Sparrow · Answer

Just love it the way it is. Lean it against a wall in your bedroom or another room. It is gorgeous!!!

Lynn Rainsford · Answer

Don't do anything with it, it's beautiful!

L.E. & Company · Answer

..... Depending on the length, I'd attach a shallow box on the back, hinges the the left side, shelving, hooks, and whatever else to the attached box, and turn it into a hidden jewelry safe/dressing mirror?...... I like little things, kept Out of Site.... :)

Bonnie S · Answer

If the mirror comes out easily...save it..and for now replace it with a tall -cut to fit- photo that you love.  Could even put the mirror back on as the back support or fit fabric in the space and hang it on a larger wall

Judy Goodin · Answer

My personal taste would to paint it a soft silver or champagne and then add legs to it..Think outside the box..Make a coffee table out of it!!!!

LInda Pemberton · Answer

I like Donna Byrams's idea of stenciling it and putting it in the entryway??

Gwen · Answer

I have an old one I cleaned up and put it on the wall at the entrance when you come in ,put an old treddle sewing machine stand below it and sconces on each side with old oil lamps on the stand I have some little things sitting around on it

Barbara · Answer

You could put this in a narrow space. Raise it up and put a seat in front of it. Hang a small crystal chandelier in front of it to reflect the light.

Bibi Sweet67 · Answer

I would either leave as is or paint it white or silver and hang it in a hall way with a small half round table under the mirror. Also maybe hang it in a walking closet or near a closet where you can see how your outfits look before stepping out the house.

Christy · Answer

Entry way mirror over a small desk to hold keys and other small things.. if not to your taste then check local antique shops see what price they are going for in your area and sell it as is. Just PLEASE, do not paint it. Its imperfections are history, just as ours are. Someone will pay you top dollar for it, even with the fading of the silver on the mirror.
It is just BEAUTIFUL.  Reminds me of my grandmother's furniture,    and all the  wonderful memories attached to it. Bottom line, keep it as is or sell as is, or give to family as is for safe keeping as a heirloom.

Kim Dagenais · Answer

I love the mirror. I would hang it on a wall at the end of a long hallway. I think the mirror would pretty well look good in any room. Even in your bedroom so you can see a full length image of yourself. I don't have long mirrors like that in my home, but I wish I did so I could check to see if everything I am wearing goes together. I could even envision your mirror done in chalk paint with an antique finish. Let us know what you ended doing with it.

Dorth · Answer

Take out mirror, cut off bottom, dig it in the ground, plant a vine and train it to grow up the arch.  It will make a pretty setting in a corner of your garden.

Rhonda Clements · Answer

I wouldnt paint it unless you know for sure it isnt valuable, if it is and you paint it you will have destroyed its value.

Therese C · Answer

The only thing I would do is to Mercury Glass the mirror. The frame is beautiful. If you do want to paint the frame, I would do a French Vanilla with charcoal cracking to offset the Mercury Glass.

Debi-14 · Answer

Oh my gosh - I love the barley twist look. I would take it in a heartbeat. As others have suggested, lean against the wall for a dressing mirror or the suggestion of hanging in entryway with Demilune console table underneath would look fantastic.

Catsrule · Answer

Get it re - silvered and mount it or put it over a table. It'beautful

Anna Gregg · Answer

It's beautiful, the turned sides match my large china cabinet perfectly. It's perfect just the way it is, if you don't want it......well you know.....!

CORINNE · Answer

I Love Mirrors! If the mirror is aged it becomes part of it's history and charm. Mirrors bounce light! Paint the wood frame a fun color, your favorite maybe, and place it where you need more light! xo ~ Corinne :-)

Elizabeth Poteat · Answer

Well if I could get it to NC I would purchase it from you. It is a beautiful mirror and you just can't find things like that everyday.

Dee Toomey · Answer

You could send it to me. hehehe...kidding. This is a beautiful piece. Whatever you decide to do with it, it will be lovely.

Buster Evans · Answer

It appears to be in good shape... Hang it up and use it.. in an entry hall or at least a hallway or a bedroom.. It has its own character as is !! I wouldn't change anything about it.

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