After taping up the mirror real well (or so I thought), I gave her two coats of paint and let it dry for several hours. Overnight would be even better.
Then I used what must be the best kept secret of do-it-yourselfers, Rub 'n Buff. I bought it at Hobby Lobby. I love the rich looking results I get and it is so easy to use! You just rub it on with your finger and then buff it with a soft cloth. The more you buff it, the shinier it will be. I used it on this mirror makeover too.
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She now hangs ever so proudly on my foyer wall.
Don't forget to come back tomorrow as I continue my "Finish Up My Projects Week."
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omgosh i Love this!!
ReplyDeleteI will have to get this new product!
Hi Sherry,
ReplyDeleteYour mirror looks wonderful; great job! I've been doing some painting around here too; a scrolly pediment, plate hanger, and small side table. I'm still trying to decide whether or not to do my mirror in the living room which is gold and very ornate. Love white! Have a lovely evening.
Blessings,
Sandi
Very pretty, this turned out great-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteIsn't paint wonderful....looks new. Trish
ReplyDeleteWow, I have never heard of rub and buff, and I love Hobby Lobby. I will have to look for that the next time I go. Your make over is magical. What a difference, Char
ReplyDeleteA fantastic proyect! So pretty mirror!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! And you did a great job with the rub n buff too, that stuff was tricky for me to figure out. I don't think I was patient enough to do a little at a time and attacked my whole project at once. Can't wait to see more from you! :)
ReplyDeleteI love how this came out!
ReplyDeleteWhite does the trick-it sure looks different!
ReplyDeleteIt looks absolutely beautiful, bravo:))
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Europe, Biljana
Great job! I love how "in" white is now. It sure transforms out-dated stuff. Thanks for the tip with the Rub n Buff too. I'll have to try it!
ReplyDeleteWow! It came out beautiful!!! Love the rub and buff- how have I not heard of that stuff before? Definitely have to try it!! Thanks for the tip! Nice to meet you! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love the mirror it looks fantastic.My hallway is filled with all my mirrors that i painted.You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteKathy
I love Rub 'n Buff too and have used it several times on recent projects.
ReplyDeleteThat mirror was rather ugly in the before version. Hard to believe it could be as pretty as you made it. Great job!