Hey there I’ve done a lot of mirrors, a good tip for you. Instead of using a brush to put on the citrus stuff, use a contractor roller. You can keep going over it until the paint starts coming off to limit the amount of scraping. Got to use a lot of stripper!!!!! I’ve never had to scrape cause I was able to use a hose to spray it off. Hope this helps.

@ladycarolyn5545

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip 👍

It’s so beautiful! I just remembered I retired from DIY projects, I’m just going to watch your videos.

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Lynnette Bond oh no lol!! Well ok I appreciate you watching love! You’re too funny! 🤍

You and Your husband are GOALS. He is so supportive with your ideas, you both are so talented. Namastey to your hubby. @Liz ❤ u

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Jasleen Kaur thank you sweetheart, you’re always so supportive! 🤍🤍

FYI you can achieve a much quicker mirror distressing by spraying oven cleaner on the backs of the mirrors, letting it sit for about 30 minutes and then just wiping it with a towel. I did this a few years back and it worked perfectly. Love the idea for the large mirror though looks fantastic!

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

oh awesome! Thanks for sharing that great tip Stephanie! ☺️

I did the same thing several years ago using the beveled mirror tiles. Mine was 4x8 ft. My son-I-law did it in December in the garage and put wide crown molding around it. It was spectacular! We used mirror mastic to attach the tiles and butted them tightly together and hung it above the fireplace. It was everything I thought it would be, and better. The fireplace was on, the room spectacular, then- one by one the mirrors started to crack. They were butted too closely together in a very cold garage, and when they warmed they expanded. Ruined. Maybe I’ll do it again, sometime in the summer heat. Learn from a fail, friends!

It’s gorgeous

Right on time!

This project turned out gorgeous

Love it! BRAVO!

Out of Sight, Liz you have magnificent imagination and your husband does also. I love that mirror, 😲😲😲 WOW 💯💯💯💯💯💯 Thank you for sharing

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Starr 64 thank you thank you friend! 🤍

Notification squad this is how a Friday is suppose to be spent.

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

haha awesome! Thank you! ☺️

Love it. Thanks for sharing.

Another day, another luxury DIY slayyyy 🔥

The mirror turned out so beautiful. You have amazing talent.

Gorgeous! Love it. Great job.

Beautiful piece of art

wow this is ART

Gorgeous !!!

I’ve been wanting to do this for so long I love it!

it came out amazing! looking forward to trying this out this weekend yaaaaay

Love it!!!

Just beautiful!

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much Anna! ☺️

I’ve been researching how to DIY this kind of mirror for DAYS and finally stumbled upon your channel and video. I am SO glad I found it! I’m hoping to get the courage up to attempt this. I want a BIG rectangle mirror for my dining room (6x4 feet) and I’m hoping this will work! Thank you :D

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! You will do GREAT! There really is not wrong way here, the bleach does the work for you, use it sparingly if you want a minimal touch of antiquing or dab on the edges for a more focused look. Good luck! ☺️

@careymilne9501

4 жыл бұрын

Liz Besanson thank you!! I’ll keep you posted if I start this soon 😊🤍

Wow ITS beautiful! I admire your patience and determination!

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Turned out amazing. TFS

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Susieq thank you!! ☺️🤍

looks wonderful. A lot of work but amazing results.

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much Anita!! ☺️

looks good, an easier way is to spray water on the front of the mirror and then lightly use a metallic spray point over certain spots you want to have the distressed look, then blot a little with a paper towel and let it dry

@margoriegutierrez

10 ай бұрын

@euro_babe Would you still use the glass tiles and scrape the paint off them first?

Absolutely stunning!! 🤍

@LizBesanson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

That is the most amazing mirror I've ever seen

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Hadassá Hernández thank you love!! 🤍

Fabulous..... just fabulous!!!🤗

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Hello Liz, Beautiful job, it turned out really well, really looks gorgeous in your place. Beautiful home! TFS and Blessings to you!

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Turned up so awesome!👍💐

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Camelia Franco I appreciate that a Camelia! 🤍

FABULOUS!! ~Pamela

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Pamelabous thank you Pam!! 🤍

Thank you beautiful mirror!

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Lori! Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

It is absolutely beautiful 🙌🏽 I love it 🤎

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

thank you Casey!! I appreciate you tuning in ☺️❤️

Such a great DIY Liz 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 love watching your channel cause it’s always so refreshing. Xx

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

That means so much, thank you Angela! ☺️

I knew u were doing the mirror. Good for u. Looks amazing. Thank u for sharing

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

Try placing Saran Wrap over the stripper.. it helps a lot!!! 🙂

Your hard work paid off! It’s beautiful!!

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! ☺️

Beautiful!!!!!

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

That was so nice 👍🏿. Yes keep creating I love it

It’s really beautiful!

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! ☺️

Love it 😊!!!

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Tina Mc thank you Tina! 🤍

It looks amazing love it 🥰

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

It truly turned out amazingly and you guys are a great team! Love that!!

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

It came out beautifully. You did an amazing job 😊👍🏽💕💕

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

Stunning

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

New to your channel, and loving it! This mirror is awesome!! Thanks for the inspiration!! ( Give us more!)

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Karen Burke Welcome Karen! And thank you I appreciate your comment! 🤍

It fits perfectly 🥰i Love it 😘

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Wow looks good!

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

Oh my Gosh...it is so beautiful Liz!!Thank you.I know of a place in my house where this will look good!!

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Lebogang Tonyane thank you! And so amazing, please share with me when it’s done! 🤍

@llt4726

4 жыл бұрын

@@LizBesanson Will definitely...Fingers crossed that it turns out well!!

Stunning outcome! Definitely not crafty but high end. Well done 🖤🤍

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Oh my, that's beautiful! Fantastic job🤩🤩🤩

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Very beautiful. Good work

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Turned out too well, fantastic job👍🏼

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Edward Rodriguez thank you friend!! ☺️

Amazing 🤩

This was so Fun to watch..You make DIYs Look so Simple and Easy..I Definitely Enjoy what you bring to this channel..Soo Inviting..Thanks ..

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I appreciate your comment 😊

It’s just beautiful. How anyone could give it a thumbs down is beyond me. This lady has gone to so much trouble to teach us how to do this. If you don’t like it, just leave. Thank you 🙏🏻 for sharing this fabulous diy and for helping us save money.

@LizBesanson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you friend, the internet is a place where people feel empowered to be negative, it does something within them. It’s actually what they do all day, everyday..we call them “trolls” they seek to attempt to bring a bad word in or a thumbs down when it actually all their engagement is doing is not hurting me but putting more dollars in my pocket. So in essence, we welcome the bad with the good. The more they hate the more money goes into my account 😂 they just aren’t smart enough to know that since most of them are underage or down right bored at home with no life individuals. I appreciate your sweet concern but this is normal. 🤍

Awesome job babe, turned out great! Love you honey! Xoxo 😘❤️❤️❤️

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

thank you for all your work of course, couldn't have done it without you my love ❤️❤️❤️

Great Job!

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you friend! ☺️

Such a gorgeous mirror, Liz❣ Thank you.🤍 By the way in the description below the video in the SUPPLIES NEEDED: missing 3X boxes of mirror tiles, 12x12 size.

@LizBesanson

3 жыл бұрын

oh my goodness lol!! I would totally forget that (face palm) 😂

@LeightonRebecca

3 жыл бұрын

Where were the mirrors bought?

It helps if you put down the CitriStrip down and then put Saran Wrap over it. This keeps the moisture in the stripper.

Just one advice for your next mirror project . When you put the orange stripper ,put a lot and live for even few or over night.Then remove the entire top layer without force. Good luck on you next project 🤗

I am a new subscriber to your channel and I’m really enjoying your videos. Looking forward to the next one!

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Kim Kay thank you Kim!! Welcome! 🤍

Wonderful! Love it! Any tips to avoid so much work? Simplifying ? Too much for me as a first time diyer . Love it!!!

OMG amazing job!! You are so inspiring person. Love you creativity.I'm definitely going to try it! Could you tell me how big the tiles are? 👍

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Monika W thanks Monika!! They are 12x12 tiles! Please share with me when you do it! 🤍

Beautiful

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

You know you could have saved yourself a lot of hard work by purchasing a mirror antiquing kit. I got mine from Amy Howard Home and took her class on antiquing mirrors. The kit has two cans of product. The first can quickly removes the paint - usually black - on the back side of the mirror so you can put your etched design on the mirrored silver glass. Very fast, very easy. There are other mirror antiquing kits on the market besides Amy Howard's. Once you have the glass the way you want it, there is a black paint that you roll on to finish it. You can also stencil a design on the glass. My favorite is a Greek Key design.

@LizBesanson

3 жыл бұрын

yes I used one of those kits a long time ago but not everyone worldwide has access to these products so I made it easier for all to just use a mirror and remove the backing with any kind of stripper. Thanks for watching the video!☺️

Amazing

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! ☺️

Great job

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️

Im new to your Channel!!!! Love YOUR Style!!!! This hack is Brilliant!!!! Thanks for sharing.

@LizBesanson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Esther!! And welcome, happy to have you here! ☺️☺️

❤️❤️❤️❤️

What a beautifully done project and for such a great price too!! I’m definitely going to have to do this one. I didn’t notice, did you finish the edges of the backer board in any way?

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Londa! I just mentioned in the video that I spray painted the entire board all around including the edges. It was just solid black but anyone can add trim to it if they wanted to take the design a step further. Thanks for watching! ☺️

Absolutely beautiful! I definitely seeing myself trying this. How many hooks did you use to hang this?

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

thank you! I use only 2 eye hooks, very easy screw in and then pull your wire through and crimp the ends to secure. ☺️

Okay, when do we get the house tour? Loving all the recent vids! :)

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

there's 2 on my channel, they are broken up! one is the 3 room reveal and the other I believe is titled "home tour"? ☺️

Love your videos Liz ,you should 100% make another channel 💗

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

I am! Thank you! ❤️

@crystalfenella3650

4 жыл бұрын

Liz Besanson that’s great!

Wow! The mirror came out just like the RH mirror!! Amazing diy😊 this is totally unrelated question, but I found similar chandelier like yours online and since I am doing a total transformation on my home, I want to purchase it but my question is does it give enough light? What are your thoughts on the chandelier. I would love one but I do want it to give enough light. Thank you love! Amazing video I enjoyed it so so much! ❤️

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

it all depends on the bulbs you put into it..chandeliers don't come with lightbulbs. You control the ambience of the light. I have low watt bulbs in mind I think 40 watts so its very ambient in the room but it you need brighter, then go up in watts. ☺️

Wow, loved this! What are you stripping from the mirror with scraper... I’m a little confused there?

@LizBesanson

3 жыл бұрын

its in the video babe, watch slowly everything is explained if you want to know ☺️

Gorgeous! Can I ask how you hang it?

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

The supplies are in the image where I show everything I used ☺️ its eyelets /crimps and wire

Hi! Why did you use citrus stripper on the back of if you were just going to glue it to the board and it will be hidden? I'm trying to recreate this and wondering if I can skip that step and just distress the front of the mirror?

When you put the stripper on is that the back of the mirror it looks like it but I want to be sure. Thanks

@LizBesanson

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the back part that’s dull ☺️

I don’t get the first part of the video what were you removing from the glass ?

Beautifu

Where did you get the glass tiles?

🖤🖤🖤🖤👌🏻

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

😘❤️

I’m desperately trying to source these large mirror tiles ! HLP PLEASE 😢

Caulking glue will "stain" in due time. Use mirror mastic

I don’t understand- did you put the stripper on the reflective mirror side or back side of mirror?

@LizBesanson

3 жыл бұрын

the back side there will still be silver film in the back what you're removing is the painted back side.

Why did you have to paint the wood too in addition to the backs of the mirrors? Were you still able to see the wood through the painted mirrors?

@LizBesanson

3 жыл бұрын

Edges

How much was the one at restoration hardware? This is beautiful.

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

It's thousands of dollars lol! And thank you so much! ☺️❤️

Can you do like dupes for dining tables everything’s is so expensive above 1,000 for just a table 😭

Where did you get your tiles? Where there mirror tiles?

They have mirror caulk

I like to watch your Videos.the mirror is besutiful,but a lot of work

Was hoping it was the chandelier you were working on🤷🏾‍♀️ but beautiful project

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

naturally Char ah maybe another video, that would be super ambitious tho! Thanks for watching! 🤍

I think I would of bought glass squares. No extra work, but same effect.

Where is your table from beautiful got a quick peek?

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Restoration Hardware! ☺️

Aloha, where are the mirrors from?

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Natalie Kwart Hi Natalie, I mentioned they are from Loews! ☺️

What mirrors are these?

@LizBesanson

4 жыл бұрын

Myrielle Bienvenu Hi Myrielle, I mentioned they are from Loews but Home Depot has them also. ☺️

@myriellebienvenu1819

4 жыл бұрын

Liz Besanson thanks, I rewatched it and I so missed that!!!

Oven clean works much quicker.