Furniture stickers, what they can be and the main uses

Method No. 4 Sliding wardrobe with stained glass windows - economical option

Only very wealthy people have the opportunity to decorate wardrobe doors with stained glass windows. We offer a decoration method that will allow you to experience all the delights of stained glass decoration without significant costs.

The technology is extremely simple. A translucent stained glass film with an adhesive surface is applied to the mirrored door of a sliding wardrobe. The film transmits light, which returns to us through reflection. The result is a glowing effect similar to reflection from colored glass. Applying stained glass to a wardrobe mirror is as easy as a regular vinyl sticker. Check out the decorative effect.

Stained glass films from the Crystal Frost series are perfect for decorating wardrobe mirrors, glass doors and partitions, and shower stalls. An exquisite translucent pattern will make the glass surface attractive and open up space zoning possibilities. Several surface patterns are available to order

Mirror decorating ideas

Perhaps almost everyone knows the amazing property of mirrors - expanding the space of a room, making it visually larger than its actual size, and the role of stylish interior decoration.

You can decorate mirrors with various materials, available in sufficient quantities for everyone. And your irrepressible imagination and great desire will bring any ideas for decorating mirrors into reality, moreover, made with your own hands, which will make your creation truly priceless and unique.

The main field for creativity in decorating mirrors is not the mirror surface, but its framing, i.e. frame. To decorate it, you don’t need any special knowledge or work experience; this process is quite accessible to everyone, the main thing is to have good taste and a creative approach to the design process.

To decorate a mirror frame, you can use: seashells, pieces of broken glass or ceramics, tile shards, paper, newspapers, jewelry elements, mosaic remains, bamboo sticks, tree branches and much more.

Decor

If you decide to keep and decorate an old cabinet with your own hands, you can decorate it in different ways. There are many techniques that are used for decoration.

Decorative plaster

This is a rather complex decoration option. First, a product covered with old paint must be treated with sandpaper. Using a stencil, it is necessary to apply decorative plaster to the volumetric elements on the cabinet facades. The stencil itself must be removed before the plaster dries. Then the uneven parts are smoothed using a spatula. Finished decorative elements are varnished or painted; gilding or antique patina is possible.

Photo printing

A sliding wardrobe or just an old wardrobe can be greatly updated with photographs or photo wallpaper. Any photographs are enlarged using large format printing in a printing house. The surface is decorated with a panel or a collage of photographs, most often these are sliding wardrobes with smooth doors. However, the service of such printing is expensive, so a budget option is often used - photo wallpaper, which is sold in any repair store. Choose a wide variety of themes - nature, beautiful cities, animals and much more. If you use starch-based glue, you can later change the boring pattern.

Stained glass film

You can decorate an outdated piece of furniture yourself without having any special skills. It’s very easy to stick stained glass film, which is fashionable this season, onto the glass cabinet door. This will add presentability to old furniture. In addition to its decorative function, the film protects the glass from impact and scratches. Removing the film is very simple, and this decorative technique looks very impressive, because the imitation is as close as possible to real stained glass.

New fittings

There are no trifles in the decorating process. Every designer knows that 40% of the success of any interior is details and accessories. In this case, you can transform the cabinet beyond recognition by changing all the fittings on it

New pens are important

Dimensions, prices

The cost of one item can vary by 10 times, due to different compositions and production technologies.

Acrylic products cost up to 20,000 rubles, polystyrene up to 10,000 rubles, PVC plastic – 10,000 rubles.

The difference in price is due to the size of the sheets.

Dimensions of acrylate panels:

122*244*0.2 cm — 5,000 rub.;
122*244*0.3 cm – 6,000 rub.;
205*305*0.3 cm – 16,000 rub.;
305*205*0.2 mm – 15,000 rub.

The polystyrene-based coating is available in 6 size variations:

100*200*0.1 cm – up to RUB 1,700;
100*200*0.2 cm – up to RUB 2,800;
122*244*0.15 cm – RUB 2,500;
122*244*0.2 cm – 3,000 rub.;
122*300*0.2 cm – 6,000 rub.;
122*300*0.3 cm – 8,000 rub.

The final price may vary. The difference arises when transportation costs increase and orders from resellers.

Method number 1. Large vinyl sticker

Vinyl decorative stickers for wardrobes, as a rule, are produced on a single-color German Oracal film, which greatly simplifies color matching. Outwardly, they look like a stylish pattern applied with paint. At the same time, you will be able to care for the cabinet in the usual way. Unless you resort to strong friction. And most importantly, when you get tired of one design on the door of a closet, you can literally remove the sticker in a minute without any traces and apply a new one.

This method is universal and can be used for doors made of any materials. You can safely apply stickers to glass and mirrors of sliding wardrobes. They hold up well and look very impressive. At the same time, you get rid of the obsessive reflection, and fingerprints that constantly appear on the glass surface will no longer be too noticeable.

The procedure for applying a large sticker on the wardrobe door:

Preparation. Clean the surface from dust, fingerprints and other contaminants;
Smoothing. Place the sticker on a flat surface and smooth it with a squeegee (smoothing spatula), which our store always sends in the kit;
Fitting. Attach the drawing to the door and mark the position of the corners with a pencil or erasable felt-tip pen. For accuracy, we recommend sticking the sticker with a backing onto masking tape and seeing from a distance how the drawing will look.
Removal of substrate and application. Since the sticker is large, remove the backing directly from the canvas attached to the tape from top to bottom in small pieces. Immediately apply the freed pattern to the surface and smooth it carefully with a squeegee without unnecessary pressure. And so on to the very bottom. At the same time, remove the transparent mounting film from top to bottom. The work should be done slowly and carefully. Carefully smooth out everything, even the smallest bubbles. It is most convenient to apply non-adhesive adhesives to closet doors with two people. If bubbles still remain, pierce them with a needle closer to the edge and remove the air with a squeegee.
Check. After removing the backing and mounting film, take the time to carefully look at how each element is stuck. Even for a small flower, all edges should be level on the surface.

This video will show you how to apply large vinyl stickers on surfaces:

Helpful tip: when applying a sticker to a mirror or glass of a wardrobe, spray the surface with water. The sticker will be easier to smooth out.

Vinyl wall stickers will help:

Give your home personality.
Effectively highlight the desired area in the room. For example, a bed area, a dining or work table, or a play area.
Make the nursery simply magical!
Adjust the space. Vertical lines, such as tree trunks, stripes, will make the ceiling in the room visually higher, and horizontal lines will give the space additional width.
Large stickers depicting three-dimensional objects, such as flowers, will make the room more voluminous.
You can resolve the issue with finishing flaws or a scratched cabinet facade without repair or restoration. Just cover it up with a sticker!
A wall decal will become a bright accent and give your room a completely different look!

How to beat the end of a wardrobe

The sides of the wardrobe serve as a stop for sliding doors. Some manufacturers of sliding systems provide special linings for the ends of sliding wardrobes, made in the same design and from the same material as the profile itself.

To visually make the sidewalls more massive and solid, and to decorate them in the same style as the interior, special moldings and MDF profiles are used.

In a modern style, the end of the wardrobe is designed more concisely, but no less beautiful. Most often it is played with contrast using an edge (for example, a light edge against a dark body) or chipboard overlays.

How to stick

Pasting vinyl stickers is not difficult, but you must follow certain rules. Firstly, the room must be warm. Temperature not lower than +15°C. Secondly, humidity is normal, walls or any other surface must be dry and clean. There should be no dust, no grease, no dirt. If possible, the area under the sticker should be treated with a degreaser (solvent).

How to apply vinyl stickers to a wall - step by step photos

To work, you will need a small plastic spatula, which can be successfully replaced with an old plastic bank card. If you don't like working with plastic, try a dry, clean, soft cloth. These devices will help expel air bubbles from under the film.

We glue a large picture from vinyl film

The area for work has been prepared, the next procedure is as follows:

Let's take the sticker apart and see how it will look. Very often it is a set of fragments. We take fragments and assemble them into a picture. We fasten them with pins or stationery tape in the intended place. Let's go away and take a look. If you are happy with everything, let's start gluing.
You should start from the bottom and move up.
First, the central fragment is glued, and the others are joined to it. So it turns out that you will have to move in two directions - from bottom to top and from the center to the edges. At first it’s not clear what and how
From the bottom of the fragment we peel off a small section of the backing that protects the adhesive layer.
Apply to the work surface. We try to glue it evenly, but if it doesn’t work, it’s okay - peel it off and try again. After the “start” has been glued correctly, we take plastic or a rag. Peel it off, folding a small part of the protective paper and gluing the strip. Peel off the protective paper again and stick it on. Moving up and to the sides we glue the entire fragment. When sticking, do not remove the protective film from the front part
We looked, the fragment was glued evenly, everything was fine. Remove the protective film from the front part.
We repeat the operation with the next piece of the picture. But now we still need to join the parts. The slightest discrepancy will be visible, so don't rush. We glued it, checked it, and removed the protective layer from the front part.
We glue all the parts in the same way.

That's all. A few notes on the process

It is important to try to expel the air from under the vinyl film. Therefore, we move slowly, avoiding omissions

Then there will be no bubbles. If the peel-off backing is in the way, it can be cut off.

We remove the film that is pasted on the front side after the fragment is completely pasted and all the air is removed. At the same time, you cannot leave it on the part when the next one is glued - the seam will be visible.

Features of a small picture

Above we described the process of gluing a large picture, consisting of several pieces that need to be joined to each other. But such complications are not always necessary. Some images are a set of elements that can be arranged relative to each other in any order. Such elements are usually glued on one sheet. They just need to be removed from the backing and pasted on the wall.

It’s easier to glue small fragments: popular butterflies and cartoon characters (Kitty)

But even in this case, in order not to make a mistake and not to re-glue the fragments from place to place, cut them out together with the backing. It is not necessary to strictly follow the contour; you can capture free areas of the substrate. Now distribute these pieces over the surface as you imagine, using pieces of masking tape. Evaluate the result. You may have to move something somewhere, change places. When you are satisfied with the result, start gluing.

Ideas for creating a pattern on a wardrobe door

Some ideas will seem complex and unrealizable, but after examining the process in detail, you will understand that it will be simple and beautiful.

An example of a pattern on wardrobe doors

Photo printing

This method has been applicable in apartment interior design for a long time. Using a special device, a surface is created, the design of which consists of elements of nature, wild animals, fairytale castles and photographs from the family archive.

Examples of designing sliding wardrobes using photo printing

Stained glass film

One of the quick, cheap, original ways to make compartment doors stand out. In addition to all this, the film can be changed, thereby updating the appearance of the wardrobe. The film is mostly half transparent. It has an adhesive surface that should be applied to glass cabinet doors.

An example of decorating doors in a wardrobe with stained glass film

Airbrush

If you have an airbrush or can rent one, then applying the desired design to the closet doors will not be difficult.

Mosaic

Creating a pattern on a door using mosaics is the most difficult “jewelry” task. The mosaic parts consist of multi-colored glass. Fixing them on the door is a long process and requires patience. For this, special glue is used. Before gluing the mosaic components, you need to draw the outline of the design, and also have the design itself on paper in order to know what color should be where.

Matting

This method is used only for doors made of glass and mirrors. Frosting of glass is done by applying pressure to the surface and quartz sand. This method involves calling a wizard. But, you can create it yourself.

Example of matting compartment doors

Option for compartment door design

Sandblasting patterns on wardrobe doors

This type of door decoration is made only upon request. The design is chosen by the customer, and the process of applying the design does not take much time. To do this, in specially equipped workshops, glass or mirror is laid on the surface. The part of the glass that remains without a pattern is covered with film or metal.

Option for a sandblasted wardrobe template

Painting on glass

The painting on the closet door looks extraordinary and individual. To do this, you should have artistic skills, natural bristle brushes of various sizes, and special paints (acrylic). A stencil with a pattern is applied to the door. The creative process of decorating the empty spaces in the stencil begins. The result is a unique design that will highlight the overall look of the room and add individualism.

Vinyl sticker

Vinyl stickers, in most cases, are made from German-made Oracal film. The patterns on the film are original paintings made from paints. But, when applying the film to the door, you can care for it in the usual way. But you can’t rub or use abrasives.

Example of a vinyl sticker on a closet door

Corner patterns

If you do not want to glue the film to the entire surface of the door, you can use vinyl corners. They embellish the doors, while leaving a free canvas, for example, a mirror.

Built-in wardrobe design: styles, ideas

Decorative panels are an important detail of a built-in wardrobe. Even a simple chipboard on the facade looks better than doors on ordinary furniture. The surface is covered with multi-colored varnish, an original design is applied or the texture of natural material is imitated.

Glass and mirror

Lakomat is frosted glass that covers the back of the wardrobe from prying eyes. Beautiful, elegant design will become a bright detail of any modern style. Spraying is applied using a sandblasting machine or a special chemical composition. The restraint of the decor fits harmoniously into the interior of the room.

Built-in wardrobeSource sv-mebel.net

The wardrobe design looks luxurious with a mirror. Both doors and a small part can be lined with raw materials. The model visually increases the space and gives the room additional area. The façade is protected from damage by a special film that is safe for people.

Living room design with a wardrobeSource sl.aviarydecor.com

Glass is a very easily soiled material, so lacobel is often used. Opaque gloss is created using a varnish coating. The surface can be any color. Velvety coating gives the panels an expensive look. The furniture fits perfectly into minimalist interiors, including Asian ones.

Using beveli technology, multi-colored transparent plates are assembled on the surface of the doors. The pieces are used to create spectacular patterns that are attached to mirrors and glass. Furniture with decorative doors looks harmonious in classical styles, especially in English.

Sandblasting stained glass on a mirrorSource instaphenomenons.me

For the facade of a wardrobe, combined inserts from different materials are often used. Designer patterns or simple geometric shapes on a surface made of transparent and matte raw materials look unusual and respectable. Glass is often combined with mirror decor and complemented with bright crystals.

Stained glass

The complex technique of painting on wardrobe doors is a very painstaking work that will turn a standard surface into a designer delight. The designs are applied using special paints, giving the door a palace-like luxury. Stained glass films are cheaper and easier to use, although they do not look as impressive as designer options.

Photo printing

The fronts of the cabinet can be decorated with photographs and reproductions of paintings. Popular technology is relevant for modern styles. The interior item takes on the function of an accent wall and becomes a striking design element. On the doors you can depict everything - from a panorama of the city at night to a portrait of the owner.

Sliding wardrobe with photo printingSource shkafykupe-steko.ru

To prevent the wardrobe from falling out of the interior, you need to harmoniously combine the colors on the doors and the decoration of the room. The design technique of skinali looks unusual and can replicate any image on glass. The application looks luxurious, reminiscent of an aged fresco.

Types of coating

To make a mirror coating, several types of raw materials are used as a base.

Products made from acrylic are also called plexiglass or plexiglass. The elements are characterized by increased resistance to mechanical damage, exposure to water, and heat resistance.

Unlike plain glass, acrylic products are more durable, resistant to ultraviolet radiation, and the most transparent polymer. The specularity level reaches 98%.

However, the outer layer is easy to damage; you need to be careful when working. The largest size of one panel is 305 * 205 cm, with a thickness of 2 - 3 mm.

Plastic panels are an elastic, moisture-resistant type of facing material that is resistant to aggressive substances. Completely environmentally friendly coating does not harm people or animals, and is easy to clean.

Film mirror is a safe option

Additional advantages of the material are impact resistance and ease of processing. PVC - products are easy to drill, bend, and saw into several parts.

The self-adhesive version of the panels is created in the form of tiles and rolls, which are easy to use and allow you to avoid unnecessary debris during installation.

Flexible, durable polystyrene contains rubber, which improves technical characteristics. The rubber additive is supposed to be resistant to damage from direct impact - microcracks will not appear.

The panels are used in different conditions, even when the air is heated to +70 degrees. A good mirror imitation is easy to clean, you can wash it generously - the material is 100% moisture resistant. But complete resistance to moisture is possible only after treating the ends with special compounds, otherwise the panels will delaminate.

What the self-adhesive film looks like, actual dimensions:

Features of a sliding wardrobe with sandblasted patterns, selection rules

In many ways, a cozy home atmosphere depends on furniture. An excellent confirmation of this is the sliding wardrobe with a sandblasted pattern, which is an unusual element of the interior. This type of furniture excels in originality, which is why it is in great demand when decorating private houses, apartments, salons and offices.

What is

Cabinets with sandblasted patterns are furniture that harmoniously combines practicality and original appearance. In addition to their direct purpose - storing things, they are of aesthetic value due to their unusual design, the presence of mirror surfaces, and modern ways of decorating them.

The main difference between such furniture is that the mirrored cabinet fronts are subjected to special treatment. In this case, a stream of air containing sand particles is directed onto a stencil with a pre-selected pattern placed on the mirror or glass surface of the facade. The result of the technique is a sandblasted pattern.

The main advantages of these models include:

versatility of products;
use of durable glass;
execution of drawings of any complexity;
low susceptibility of patterns to detergents;
high resistance to mechanical damage;
a special coating allows you to maintain its original appearance for a long time.

The applied patterns are perfectly resistant to direct sunlight. In addition, sandblasted wardrobes visually expand the space, and the reflective properties of mirror surfaces contribute to good room lighting.

Popular patterns

Modern production technologies and the rich imagination of designers make it possible to obtain a variety of patterns. Drawings can be of any subject, with varying degrees of matting. After evaluating the samples and a large selection of templates, you can choose the appropriate option. Using special equipment, transparent patterns are created on a matte background or matte options on a transparent background.

Most often, furniture is decorated:

abstractions;
flowers;
images of fauna;
applying text;
images of countries;
patterns with children's themes;
portraits;
landscapes.

The choice of one model or another depends on the size of the room, the number of family members, interior design, and functional needs. Ideally, when the color of the pattern matches the tone of the walls and ceiling.

Combination of materials

Along with the design of solid fabric models, furniture with combined facades is very popular. The placement of blind doors made of chipboard and a facade with sandblasted images in a different sequence creates a non-trivial image and originality of the visual effect. In addition, the sandblasting technique is successfully used not only on straight models, but also on corner versions.

Cabinets that combine a combination of processing with elements of vintage art or engraving, tinted glass and wood inserts will not go unnoticed. To complete the look, they are equipped with lighting fixtures.

Selection rules

The photo gallery of furniture companies is replete with a variety of options and provides a wide selection of sandblasted wardrobes. These can be either ready-made options or custom-made personalized images in the form of portraits, company logos, inscriptions, and ornaments. All that is needed is to provide a photo of the desired image and in a few days the work will be ready. The choice of a specific pattern depends on personal preferences, as well as on the purpose and location of the furniture itself, and the specifics of the room.

In the office, I often choose a cabinet that has a more strict and restrained theme with images of cities, world maps, and abstractions. For bedrooms, decorations in the form of petals and flowers, arches, and frames would be ideal. When choosing furniture for a children's bedroom, it makes sense to decorate it with cartoon characters, superheroes, animals, ships, and the underwater world. A nature theme would suit the living room.

If you have any doubts about the choice of appropriate pictures to create a stylish interior, it would be advisable to contact a professional designer who will select the best option.

How to decorate a closet with your own hands?

Every Russian family has, or once had, an old Soviet wardrobe. Someone said goodbye to this a long time ago, throwing it in the trash. Did you know that this work of art of Soviet thought can be given a second life? If this article had fallen into your hands earlier, your old closet would have shone with new colors. And for those who still have a “Soviet centenarian” left somewhere in their dacha, there is an opportunity to create original cabinet decor with your own hands and complement the interior of the apartment with a truly designer attribute.

Any furniture gets old over time, but don’t rush to throw away a shabby cabinet - you can not only bring it back to life, but even make it better and more original

Method No. 2: Decorating wardrobe doors with corner patterns

If you don't want to cover the entire surface of the door, we recommend using vinyl decals with elegant angular patterns. Here you will get additional benefits:

— corner patterns are smaller, so the sticker will cost less;

— small elements are much easier and faster to apply;

— by decorating the corners, you will allow the mirror to serve you as a mirror.

When applying a small vinyl decal, we recommend removing the backing first. Place it on a flat surface with the pattern down, pick up one of the corners and carefully remove it at an acute angle. If any element sticks to the backing, return the area to its place, iron it again with a squeegee and try to remove further. The sticker should remain on the transparent film with the adhesive layer facing up.

When applying the sticker, take the upper corners of the mounting film and stick it, smoothing it from top to bottom along the marking lines. It’s good if you have a second person helping you to support the sticker from below so that it doesn’t stick prematurely.

Manufacturing materials

As already noted, interior stickers are made in two versions - vinyl and paper. Vinyl stickers have better performance than their paper counterparts. Let's consider each option separately:

vinyl based stickers. They are produced in the form of stickers, stencils, luminous products, which are beneficial for use in a children's room. Vinyl options have a long service life, a wide color palette, are quickly installed and removed from the surface, and are also completely harmless to human health;
paper based stickers. Such products can only be used once. They are difficult to remove from planes, however, they have a wide range of patterns and are cheaper than vinyl counterparts.

If stickers are selected for a large area, it is better to give preference to vinyl options. If stickers are needed to decorate children's lockers in educational institutions, you can purchase paper products.

Paper based

Vinyl based

Features and varieties

Sliding doors are one of the key elements of the interior of a room. Their selection is so great that it boggles the imagination. They are ergonomic design elements, unique in that they are suitable for different types of premises (spacious and small, where every centimeter of usable space matters).

The variety of products is designed in such a way as to visually change the space with aesthetic loading. The print can be different (elegant or shocking photo printing). Sliding doors perfectly separate the main room, for example, from the dressing room. In this case, glass doors are harmonious, ensuring rational use of space.

Options for the dressing room can be combined with various decorative elements (leather, plastic), the panels on them are chosen from opaque glass (frosted, colored or glossy)

The main element of all sliding models is a system with rollers, which is equipped with guide parts. The profile from which the canvas is made must be from the “correct” raw materials. The main thing in this case is the rigidity of the door leaf. Two options are offered:

steel;
aluminum.

The sliding door is made mainly from solid canvas: this allows it to be more durable

The simplest of them are painted or tinted. More interesting options are covered with a special film (laminated or veneered). These varieties can be made with your own hands.

Accordion doors made of plastic (laminate) or leatherette, glass or chipboard can act as a kind of screen, but they have problems with sound insulation. They are very functional, suitable for doorways between rooms. When closed, such models look like a single canvas; when the “screen” is opened, they move on special rollers along the upper guide. They have three or more doors, which significantly save space and are equipped with mirrors (very functional).

Sliding doors with a mirror in the bathroom look beautiful. Their main advantage is space saving: usually the bathroom and toilet do not have much space. However, there are also disadvantages: such models are difficult to install, and it is difficult to achieve one hundred percent tightness. This involves installing special insulation gaskets.

It is better to install a special box in the corner in which the door will “hide” so as not to take up space on the wall.

Examples of decor for round and oval mirrors

First, let's talk about the decor, which is “built” around the mirror. The circle is beautifully decorated. You can make a sun, a flower, a star, etc. from it. Lots of options. Most often, the decor is also built in the form of a circle, but it can be a square, a multi-pointed star or any arbitrary shape.

Examples of round mirror decor

From sticks or paper tubes

You can decorate a round mirror with Chinese chopsticks or tubes twisted from sheets of newspaper or magazine. If the tubes are rolled from newspaper, they will have to be painted. Made from thin glossy paper on which magazines are printed, they can be used without painting. The sticks can also be painted, or left as is.

To paint, find acrylic paint of the desired color in a can, lay the tubes on a sheet of waste paper, and paint on one side from a distance of 20-25 cm. Once dry, turn all the tubes/sticks over and apply paint on the other side.

DIY mirror decor in the shape of the sun

Next you will need silicone. Apply glue to the back of the mirror. You can - in a short strip (so that it doesn’t have time to harden while you lay out the rays), or in drops. If the back of the mirror is not protected by anything, the silicone must be neutral. The acid will dissolve the amalgam and the mirror will be damaged. Place the rays on the glue and wait until the glue sets. After 24 hours, you can safely hang the unique mirror in place.

Using the same technique, but using ice cream sticks and twigs. If you add mirror drops to the rays, it turns out very beautiful.

With other materials the look is different

The mirror can be with or without a rim - your choice. Instead of sticks/tubes, you can use strips of glass, wood, plastic, etc.

From plastic spoons

In this version, a circle of larger diameter is cut out of thin fiberboard or thick cardboard. how much more - choose for yourself. Place the mirror in the center and trace it with a pencil or marker. The decor should not extend beyond this line.

We take plastic spoons, cut off the handles from them, and glue the scoops around the perimeter of the mirror. Three or more such layers are made. They look like petals. When gluing, try to place them very tightly to each other so that the backing does not show through. They can be placed straight or slightly turned to one side.

For a better effect, they can also be painted. The paint can have a metallic effect; you can paint the entire decor one color or different.

DIY mirror decor: using plastic spoons

After the frame is ready, glue a mirror onto the same silicone in the center and admire it. After drying, you can hang it on the wall.

Using the same technique, you can decorate the mirror with buttons, shells, and branches of different diameters cut into circles. They even use trailers and model cars. They are painted in some unusual color and also placed in a circle.

The decoration of this mirror is toy cars

You won’t immediately understand that the decor is made of wooden clothespins

Different versions of the two described techniques

Something similar can be done with a rectangular mirror. In any case, it will look good with branches and buttons cut into circles. The other options are hardly suitable.

Variations on a theme

From plastic or cardboard rings

You can also decorate a mirror using rings. They can be cut from plastic pipes or glued together from cardboard. The sizes of the rings can be the same diameter or different, their width is about a centimeter or a little less.

Another way to decorate a mirror

If the rings are made of cardboard, you will need a base on which to fix them. For these purposes, a plastic cover with a slightly smaller diameter than the mirror is suitable. We will glue the first row of rings to the sides of the lid. The second and all subsequent ones are attached to them. We additionally secure one of the rings of the first row with a screw with a ring. We will then hang our mirror on it.

After the entire structure is glued together, take the sequins and glue them to the ends of the rings. The work is painstaking and requires time and patience. It’s easier to hold and move sequins with tweezers and better with thin tips. This mirror decor is universal - in winter it is associated with a snowflake, in summer - with the sun.

Options with rings

Using the same technology, rings from a plastic pipe are glued. But they do not need a foundation, since they themselves are quite rigid. From them we assemble a ring of the required diameter and glue it together. When choosing glue, make sure it is intended for plastic. Actually, there is a special glue gun and glue sticks for it. They are much more convenient to work with, but you can get used to regular silicone.

The edges of the rings do not need to be covered with anything. They look good themselves. But in this case, they must first be treated to remove irregularities and burrs that remain from the saw. If they were cut with special scissors, there will be almost no unevenness, but the edge will still be straight, and a rounded one looks better. The ends are processed with fine-grain sandpaper. Then they are wiped from dust and degreased (wash in water and detergent, wipe dry or dry). Only after this can you start working with glue.

From the rope

We take a thick rope. It can be synthetic or hemp. For larger sizes, you can even use a rope. We also cut out a base from cardboard or fiberboard that is larger than the size of the mirror. A thin layer of glue is applied to this base, and the rope is laid out turn by turn.

Rope mirror decor

In this case, it may be better to first glue the mirror in the center and “wrap” the ropes around it. This way it turns out to be recessed in the frame.

Decor

If you decide to keep and decorate an old cabinet with your own hands, you can decorate it in different ways. There are many techniques that are used for decoration.

Decorative plaster

Photo printing

Stained glass film

New fittings

New pens are important

Choice

Depending on the purpose of covering the room and the level of air humidity, different options can be used. Before choosing a product, you need to think about how and where the panels will be located, what threats will constantly exist.

If there are children or pets in the house, wear-resistant raw materials are recommended. Panels for the living room, bedroom, cannot be used in the bathroom, kitchen - there is a strong difference in humidity, the likelihood of mechanical damage.

PVC panels

Plastic-based products have stiffening ribs, on which the strength of the created facing layer depends. You need to select blanks based on requirements.

The ribs should not be visible from the front side; you need to ensure that the surface is even and smooth.

PVC film

If you need a stable option, consider models with an increased number of ribs. The main indicator of quality is the thickness of the front surface (the thicker the better).

They immediately check how well the joining groove is made and the integrity of the packaging.

Acrylic blanks

Acrylic plastic is often used for wardrobe doors – compartments, advertising, and signs on facades.

Suitable for use in damp areas, but not for exterior use.

Acrylate panels

When the temperature in the room changes, the panels shrink and increase in size, and the layers of raw materials inside one sheet acquire different thicknesses.

Material with a self-adhesive coating is allowed for use in areas with direct sunlight.

Polystyrene panels

Polystyrene tiles are used only for interior decoration or advertising decorations placed inside the building.

Mirror polystyrene can be actively used inside very humid rooms, thanks to the rubber component.

Self-adhesive polystyrene

The finished elements are only 1 - 3 mm thick to maintain the stated flexibility. As the indicator increases, there is a decrease in flexibility, an increase in rigidity, and the panels become more fragile. But sufficiently thin raw materials will retain the declared strength.

Craquelure

Craquelure is the creation of a fine mesh of cracks on a surface using paint and a special varnish. It comes in two types: one-step - when the base or bottom layer directly peeks out from under the cracks of the paint; two-step - when under the craquelure there is another decorative coating or image.

In the simplest technology, the surface of the cabinet is first coated with a dark pigment, followed by colored or contrasting paint. And after drying, a craquelure varnish is applied, which provokes cracking. This option is suitable not only for wood, but also for cabinets made of any other materials.

Advantages, disadvantages

The advantage is directly related to the name of the finishing raw material - the product does not require special glue or the use of mortar. It is enough to carry out the installation correctly according to the manufacturer's instructions, do not rush.

The coating visually makes the room more spacious by increasing the area of light reflection. The cladding is not very demanding to maintain and makes it easier to maintain a clean appearance.

The blanks are flexible enough to cover arches, furniture, and columns. You can add other decor - the compatibility of materials will be maximum.

Partial sound insulation is noted; there may be a pattern on the surface. The products come in different colors, there are mirrors with an antique effect and tinting.

The disadvantages of cladding are the absolute lack of resistance to moisture and fire. The panels are very susceptible to fire; they should not be placed near heating appliances or hot devices; when installing to the ceiling, you must ensure that there is a protective layer between the mirrors and light bulbs.

The material should not be used on a curved base - the finishing surface must be very flat to avoid distortion.

Due to the possibility of heating, high power lighting equipment should not be used.