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DIY for Homeowners

Faux Vintage Mirror Tray

1/23/2017

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Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
Recently we were challenged by Rust-Oleum to create an upcycle project using a variety of paint products that they sent to us. We created two upcycle projects for the challenge--one to enter into a blogger contest and this one just for fun!

The goal was to upcycle something from "found" objects. For the tray we used an old vintage frame, backing from an old desk, and a pair of vintage drawer pulls. Take a look at how it all came together. 
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
Materials:
  • Chalked paint Aged Gray (Amazon)
  • Mirror Effect paint in gold (Amazon)
  • Varathane Wood Stain in Briarsmoke (Amazon)
  • Krud Kutter (Amazon)
  • We also used a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water
  • Sandpaper
  • Scotch Brite cleaning pad
  • ​Glass cleaner/paper towels
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
First things first, remove the hardware and clean...
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
Next, to get the vintage mirror effect, we laid the well cleaned frame glass in a box and misted with water/vinegar...
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
The frame was sprayed with the Chalked paint.
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
Lipstick was used to mark the placement of the handles on the frame...
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
Everything is clamped down to drill the holes...
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
The screws needed to be flush with the frame so the backing would fit flat.
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
Use a Phillips screw driver to attach the handles.
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
...Krud Kutter and a Scotch Brite pad made quick work of the cleaning step.
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
...we sprayed two coats of the mirror spray, making sure the first coat was dry. You can do more coats for different looks.
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
The handles were cleaned only to bring out the original patina.
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
...with the lipstick markings, we know exactly where to make the screw holes.
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
...a countersink bit was used to recess the screw heads.
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
Notice you can't see the top of the screw, everything fits nice and flat.
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
After hot gluing the glass in place, felt was added to the back.
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
The frame ready for the backing.
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
RapidFuse was used to attach the back...
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
Screws were added for extra security...
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
...everything was clamped into place.
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
...along with felt pads.

Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
Sandpaper was used to distress the frame.
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
A little stain was also used to distress on the edges.
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
Because this is glass, it can be used as a dry erase board!
Learn to DIY a vintage look for a tray using an old mirror effect.
Even though this tray is made with "found" vintage items, it can also be made with new materials. The mirror paint also comes in silver so you can make a tray with a mercury glass effect too. This is a project that lends itself to creativity.

​What would your tray look like? Would you use it as a dry erase board? #TryLearnShare

Please note: We are not sponsored by Rust-Oleum. We were given some of the Rust-Oleum products to try out. All thoughts and options are our own and based on our experience.

FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!

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2 Comments
Bill Howard
3/11/2017 10:03:50 pm

Ya'll do great work! I am going to start following your blog because of some of the things you said on it. I LIKE IT!

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Steph
3/12/2017 08:55:29 am

Thanks so much Bill! That means a lot to us. Feel free to join our email list (link at top of post) to get a weekly email with all our new projects!

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