How to Weatherproof a Garden Mirror

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by Houzewize.com
3 Materials
$30
1 Hour
Easy

Mirror, mirror on the garden wall

I am already starting to plan out the rest of our backyard patio projects. You can see where we left off here. I have a quick and easy project I did last year I want to share with you how to weatherproof a mirror for your garden.

Bring the look of the inside to your outdoor space to create a cozy comfortable feel.

I wanted to see how the mirror held up with the outside elements before I shared this project.


Even though I brought it indoors for the winter, I must say that the mirror held up quite well through summer and fall. It survived the heat from the sun, and some harsh wind and rain we’ve had.




Supplies needed to weatherproof the garden mirror

– Mirror of your choice.


Flexseal spray


– Black waterproof caulking

I purchased a round mirror at my favorite place, Homegoods. But, you can find mirrors at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook marketplace, etc. for a lot less. Of course, the mirror was intended to be used indoors, so I needed to waterproof it.



Process of sealing the mirror

Make sure to protect your eyes and use the spray in a well-ventilated area.


Clean any dirt and oils from the surface before applying the seal.


I covered the mirror with paper and tape only exposing the area that needs to be sealed.

Then, I caulked all around the seams and the edges with the black caulking. I did this extra step just to ensure water doesn’t seep in through the edges.

Shake the Flexseal well and spray 8 to 12 inches from the surface using sweeping motion back and forth. I applied the Flexseal on the entire back of the mirror and the front. It works and covers easily.

It sprays a rubberized coating that sprays out as a liquid and seeps into the surface to create a watertight flexible coating.


The idea is to keep the water, air, and moisture out to prevent the mirror from damage and corrosion. Allow 24 hours before spraying another coat, I applied 3 coats to the mirror to ensure longevity.

A whimsical touch of a mirror hung on a garden fence or wall is a great way to add character to your outdoor space.

Have fun with this project, you can place a large mirror at the end of your garden to make it appear that there is more to see beyond. Or have few smaller mirrors bouncing light throughout your garden.


I love using materials that were intended for something else to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Such as the vanity in my powder room.


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Thank you so much for stopping by!

Suggested materials:
  • Mirror   (Home goods, thrift store, etc.)
  • Flex seal   (Home Depot)
  • Caulking   (Home Depot)
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