{"id":21537,"date":"2014-01-26T19:19:48","date_gmt":"2014-01-27T00:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=21537"},"modified":"2014-01-26T19:21:10","modified_gmt":"2014-01-27T00:21:10","slug":"spiff-up-a-mirror-with-tile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=21537","title":{"rendered":"Spiff Up a Mirror With Tile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our projects aren’t always success stories. \u00a0Recently, I tried to spiff up a generic mirror in our powder room by using etching paint and Frog tape to create a border around it. \u00a0It was a total fail. \u00a0The paint was smeared, and it just didn’t show up enough. \u00a0Then I decided to try adding tile as a border, and I am pleased to announce that it worked just the way I hoped it would.<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0(Results using etching paint. \u00a0Boo!!!)<\/p>\n

\"Etching<\/p>\n

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I thought it only fair to show you the results of the failed etching project. \u00a0 When I realized it wasn’t going to work, I went to Home Depot to check out the tile and thought hmmmm. \u00a0 What if I glued some tile onto the mirror to create a border?\u00a0 It could cover the etching and help spiff up the mirror.<\/h3>\n

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\"Products<\/p>\n

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I bought three sheets of\u00a0 glass tile that are normally used to do a back splash. \u00a0I also bought some silicone glue to adhere the tiles to the mirror. \u00a0It worked great but has a little smell.<\/h3>\n

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\"Tiles<\/p>\n

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For the first step, I took the mat and cut it in strips so the tiles would pull off easier. \u00a0 I peeled them off all at once, and I was ready to go.<\/h3>\n

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\"Tile<\/p>\n

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I was so happy with the improvement the tiles made.\u00a0 If you look at the top of the photo, you will see two plastic clips. \u00a0They are how the mirror is attached to the wall, and I decided I didn’t want to change that.\u00a0 The plastic clips were raised a tad, so I just glued the tile on top of them. \u00a0Once the whole mirror was finished, I can barely notice that in a couple of places the tile is lifted.<\/h3>\n

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\"Tiled<\/p>\n

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The finished mirror is a major improvement.\u00a0 (Sorry the pictures are not the best, but I’m dealing with a tiny bathroom and odd angles.)\u00a0 It adds some color to the room and helps update the boring, plain mirror. \u00a0This would look great on a big mirror in a bathroom, also.\u00a0 It was such an easy project that did not cost much and required few skills.<\/h3>\n

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\"Tiled<\/p>\n

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I think Gracie likes the new mirror, too.\u00a0 She is either thinking that she looks great or that there’s another dog behind the wall.<\/h3>\n

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\"Tiled<\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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