![]() ![]() DOLLAR TREE HAND MIRROR PLUSThis was really that easy and cost me $8 for the mirrors plus the cost of wood. Then I simply glued the mirrors to the wood using liquid nails. It all depends on the look you are going for. I like using the Rustoleum Chalked Antique Glaze. I than used an antique glaze on top of the chalk paint. We painted the plywood brown because I was giving the mirrors an antique look. You can determine that size by laying out your mirrors on the floor or table and measuring the finished width and length. I make my own chalk paint which is so much cheaper than buying pre-made chalk paint. First we had to cut the plywood to the finished size of the mirrors. Honestly, you can just spray paint them as well, if that is easier for you. I did use a chalk paint as it allows you not to have the rough up the original finish. I choose a green/gray color but you can paint them any color you want. I than removed the mirrors from the frames and painted the frames. Paint Frames (you can omit this step if you are keeping the mirrors silver) Or, if you are going for all black mirrors, than paint the plywood black. If you leave the mirrors silver, I’d suggest to paint the plywood silver. You’ll also need to paint the sides as those will be showing. The brown color is to hide the backing in case there is any separation in the mirrors. Paint of your choice (or just leave the mirror silver if you like that look)įirst we had to cut the plywood to the finished size of the mirrors. ![]() thin piece of luan plywood – Cut to fit the amount of mirrors you want to use).8 Mirrors from the Dollar Store (that’s how many I used for this project but the beauty of it is, you can make it any size you like).Would you believe me when I tell you that the finished mirror on the left, cost less than $10? It sure does and I got the mirrors to make it from Dollar Tree! Now I kinda wish I figured this out BEFORE I bought my mirror □ DIY Dollar Store Mirror – So many of you, that follow me on Instagram, fell in love with the mirror and I knew I had to find a way to make it less expensive for all of you. One of the purchases we made was a large panel mirror to replace the hutch over my buffet cabinet. Recently we refreshed our dining room in preparation for Megan’s wedding. ![]()
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