Filed under Home and Family by members on December 31, 2009 at 8:03 pm
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I can think of two places that should offer you comfort and relaxation in your house. That is your bedroom and your bathroom. The things that you put in them will change their appearance and atmosphere and putting up a decorative mirror will make your bath time more enjoyable.
Myabe you yourself was wondering why not just go for a simple mirror. Simple things usually turn out to be costly in the end especially where mirrors are concerned. Whilst all mirrors are fragile and do break some are actually stronger than others. A simple mirror will crack or break under the slightest of impact.
Besides making your place look more nice decorative mirrors are more durable than normal mirrors. You can choose to have a mirror that is designed the way you want with or without a frame. So that even without the frame it still looks stylish.You can check out more ideas and designs at: oversized decorative mirrors
Then you can have decorative mirrors with different frames, shapes and finishes. The most common metal frame that you will find is the aluminum frame because it is resistant to rust and corrosion. Alternatively there are wood frames that can carved into stylish designs. Basically you can choose a frame to go with the type of cabinets that you have in your bathroom.
Apart from the type of frame and the finish you can vary the design of the mirror. You can opt to have an oriental touch to the mirror or an African touch by having it in the shape of your favorite animal. The ideas are just endless when it comes to bathroom mirrors.
The size of the mirror is also another variation that you can try. You could install a simple full length mirror or one that covers the whole entire wall or portion thereof that you desire. As I mentioned earlier decorative bathroom mirrors create a nice atmosphere in the bathroom; try them out and you will see how much of a difference they make.
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Filed under Home and Family by members on August 26, 2009 at 12:17 pm
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In all the decorative mirors articles I have written, my focus has never been on the suppliers. So in this post I have decided to focus all my attention specifically at them. I will share some key points about how to spot the best supplier or seller to buy from.
One of the most important ways to spot the best seller is through the number of testimonials they have. This shows confidence in the brand and that people are willing to openly endorse it. These people provide a clear signal for you to buy from that seller. Now if you are trying to find an Ornate white framed mirror online then start by looking up sites with a lot of testimonials.
You can also spot a good decorative mirrors supplier by looking at how flexible they are with their contact information. The easier they make for you to get in touch with them the better. Some of the contact details to look out for include an email address, a telephone number, skype, messenger or any kind of an online chat facility. If you come across one that provides a toll free number then you can be sure you have just found gold.
Also, take note on how long it takes for them to get back to you on a query. This essentially dictates that you start by asking questions before buying anything from a seller whom you’ve never dealt with before. Note the time taken to respond and the manner in which they respond. Compare that with a few others and you should be able to narrow down your best options.
Having said all that I will say this – ultimately the choice is yours. Do trust your instincts.
Whether you choose to buy round bathroom mirrors or any kind you need to take all the necessary precautions Otherwise if you are not careful you might find yourself in the hands of scammers.
Filed under Home and Family by members on August 22, 2009 at 7:38 pm
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Are you looking for a way to make your new mirror to look aged? Well I will make an attempt to help you. In the past 2 years I have written a lot on decorative wall mirrorsand my experience has helped thousands of website visitors. If you want to be one those people then I suggest you take a few minutes to read through this brief but useful article.
You can use a number of ways to convert the glass area of the frame to an aged mirror. If you are one of those people who are not using unframed mirrors you can even convert the frame to a tray if you wanted to. {You Can do this even withThis can even be done with} some makeup mirror wall mount or whatever type
Some of the options you can use include gelatin or silver. You can also consider using an aluminum leaf. For a 300 square feet you could fork out something like $90 for most chemical kits but if you are looking for something cheaper than that then do consider trying out the aluminum leaf.
I am aware that some people have tried these methods to no avail especially because most people have trouble removing the grey paint on the back of the mirrors.
So another option is to use what is known as Antique Mirror Patina| Antique Mirror Patina is another option you can consider for this project, which is a water based alkaline solution, a water based solution made from alkaline and makes it look old and tarnished even when its new. You can do it on your own at $80 or so i.e. about $2 per square feet.
These are not the only options you can choose when trying to turn your decorative wall mirrors or any kind to become an antique. However, what I have shared above can help you start out the process.
Filed under Home and Family by members on August 17, 2009 at 5:10 am
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I have met a number of people who are having trouble with cleaning their mirrors that have become cloudy and today I want to try and help you in that regard.
If you have, say, a full length mirror as part of your closet and it is now old and looks very cloudy then you are not alone. I once owned a problem mirror myself; I can bet that you neighbour has owned one too. Like me at some point, you might have tried everything you can to clean it to no avail.
Now if you are planning to keep the mirror how do you find a way to deal with its problem? What is the best way to clean it? As a decorative bathroom mirrors junkie I know a few tricks on how you can do this effectively. These suggestions can apply to all kinds including large, oversized, compact, framed, unframed or even full length mirror.
One of the easiest ways is to clean it with water. Just warm the water or even to boil and then try to clean it. Keep the water pure i.e. without adding any additives. If you own plexy glass then you can be sure this will work pretty well.
Vinegar and a newspaper can work well too. This could work especially if some one once added some smeared the mirror with some oil.
Try a spray cleaner like Windex for some more alternatives. One thing I must mention here is that spray cleaners are good for some large bathroom mirror and not for others. This is why you should not worry too much if this option does not work for you – just move on to the next option.
If you are having difficulty with having them clean by using any of my recommendations, then probably there are other reasons why it is cloudy. Maybe the problem is with the silver on the back of the mirror i.e it could be peeling off. This could be a cause to get rid of it but if you really can’t then try to get it re-slivered.