Removing wallpaper on a mirrored sliding closet door

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Has anyone attempted to put removable wallpaper on their mirrored sliding closet doors for an update?  Anyone have any other suggestions (other than spray frost portions or place 'frosted' window film on them)?  So sick of these things -- but I have a 12 foot opening and doors are floor to ceiling in a space that would now allow anything other than sliding doors.  There has to be something!!  Thanks!

CrowEyes · Answer

Perhaps mask and paint a tight repeated design over the entire area (small mirror areas still showing)?

Nnettat · Answer

How artistic are you? There are glass paints which can give them a stained glass effect. 'Gallery Glass Paints' (Can be found at most any craft store.) Just figure out your design, prep, and paint. I've done it on windows, and in particularly old flower vases to use as candle vases. Some of the work can be done horizontally on plastic. Then peel off of the plastic when set and apply to your mirror. I've done mine in small sections and put the sections together on the window. (A pin will pop any bubbles which might get under your art during applying.) I used water sprayed on the window in order to move the section around to till 'just right.' Different brushes will give different effects/textures such as a round stencil brush pounced on the window will give a textured effect. Colors can be swirled. 
And the best part is that this paint is not permanent. One window where I wanted a new design and the paint had been there for years! was not real easy but spraying (soaking) a section with water allowed me to pull up a piece so that I could get water behind the rest and scrapped it off. (Used a wide plastic putty knife.) 
Maintenance: Just some glass cleaner on a cloth to dust it. 
Downsides: Can fade in direct sun and will dissolve in water. When ever I wanted to change designs on a vase, I just soaked it in water and it all comes off. Ready to go for the next design! I'm sure there is somewhere on the internet where you can get more info on the paint to see if it is for you.

Emily · Answer

I used grass cloth wallpaper on a wall of mirrored closet doors. The paste needed to be applied more generously. Great look

Francesca · Answer

I think removable wallpaper is a great idea, as long as it can hold up to wear and tear. When you want to remove it,you can peel it off, probably having to wet it first, then probably scraping with a plastic scraper and gently rubbing with a sponge. Then usual glass/ mirror clean up or maybe wiping with alcohol first.

Francesca · Answer

Yes,I was thinking of the vinyl ones. Target had some,as well as online of course. I do think though,that they might leave an under paper on the surface after peeling off the top. Anyway, I like your idea and think I'm going to try it! Good luck!

Sandra Crosbie · Answer

How about cheap fabric or curtains on a wire top and bottom. It would be easy to install and remove. Then if you got fed up with it it would be easy to remove. There would be little or no work involved in that. Good luck.

Barbara · Answer

I did this for my daughter bedroom with wall-to-wall mirrored doors. The limited reflection bothered her as a toddler. We picked her favorite Disney characters (at the time Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore, etc) and I found a cute wallpaper that was washable and pre-pasted. It went up in a few hours and we removed it with no hassle a few years later when her then favorite was The Little Mermaid. I love the adaptability, especially with applying to mirrors because it does stay up but is easily removable if you tire of the pattern.

Johnchip · Answer

Can you switch the hardware and reverse them?

AndradeTea · Answer

This idea was shared by thehoneycombhome blogger on hometalk a while back: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/windows-doors/doors/mirrored-closet-door-makeover-7970433 -- I loved the transformation. Could this idea work for your project?

Jigger9901 · Answer

I've just installed track blinds/room dividers in my sister's spare room, as replacements to 1970's mirrored doors. She liked mine so much and at the price, they were a perfect solution. Ikea 'Kvartal' range is the one we used. http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/Textiles/18893/

Teresa · Answer

I have two thoughts one is acetone and goo off will remove the paper you soak a small spot with acetone and let it sit and you will find it comes off the glass any residue use the goo off. Next How about the page I am sending is the stained glass sheets and frosted pattern sheets. I love these I have used them in a front window for years to not have curtains it works well in a small house you can also add plastic trim with silicon to frame the mirror after you add the film. It could change a challenge into a masterpiece. hope it helps Teresa https://www.amazon.com/b/?ie=UTF8&node=14236221&tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=89228642294&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9814197009312550041&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_954zx0mgxw_b

Nnettat · Answer

Take a look at FatHeads.com. I don't know your budget... but they have a whole section 'Decor & Art.' http://www.fathead.com/art-decor/ There is some which can start on the wall and continue over some of the doors. They're interesting.

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