Asked on Oct 08, 2014
5 X 8 Window
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Karin L
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I rescued this 5 x 8 window today. Any suggestions? I have a view-less patio with 2 hideous stucco walls. I also have a windowless living room. I was thinking I could put a mural/picture behind it, or mirrors. I live in earthquake country. So I would have to put a finish on it. How would I hang it?
8 answers
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Love your window.If you have blank walls,I would go with a mural.Then I would hang with a ledge on the bottom,securing the top also.I would then treat it as a window and hang curtains and valance to really make it look like a real window.
Funnygirl
on Oct 09, 2014
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I would use an actual mirror, and just put clear shelf paper on the BACK of the mirror. That way, it's still going to hold together in case of an earthquake, but you still will have a lovely real mirror. There is glass in the window, right? If so, keep the glass in there, and just place it in front of the mirror to give it a little depth. If you then do as Funnygirl suggested, and get some curtains to hang on each side with a valance, then put a lamp nearby to reflect the light, it should look pretty great.
AvonelleRed
on Oct 09, 2014
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I created a board collecting ideas for old windows, some suggestions: http://www.hometalk.com/b/1731029/decor-ideas-old-window. I decided to paint on mine, like the sun post. (I need to get it up on a post!) I think it would make an awesome table, if you need a large table in your home. I think a mural or mirrors are great ideas. Mirrors would help in a smaller room.
Jen R
on Oct 09, 2014
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Karin, a mirror would be beautiful behind it but I understand the risk with earthquakes. How about using plexiglass and Krylon's Looking Glass spray paint. Even doing the mercury glass (or antique mirror) method would be gorgeous without the risk of breaking.
Angie Forte
on Oct 09, 2014
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I checked out your projects. Very cool. I really like the corks. For a future project.. Thanks for the suggestions.
Karin L
on Oct 09, 2014
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The mirror or spray sounds amazing but if you have birds in your patio area they tend to fly into mirror. Just a thought.
Lori
on Dec 21, 2014
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Put family pictures I On and hang on the wall
Garlene Horton
on Apr 28, 2015
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HOW ABOUT FROSTING EVERY OTHER DIAMOND?
Barbara Ritchings
on Apr 28, 2015
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