Mirrored walls give the perception of more space.
If you want to change the look of your dining room or create the illusion of more space, adding mirrors to the walls can give the perception of more depth and light. Mirroring your walls doesn't have to cost a lot of money if you do it yourself. Mirror panels, adhesive and a few tools that you may already have is all you need to mirror your dining room walls.
Instructions
1. Select the type of mirror panels that you want to cover the walls.
2. Measure the walls in your dining room to determine the size and number of mirror panels needed. Use the tape measure to get the height and width of the walls. Leave 2 to 3 inches of space between each mirror. The mirrors should cover the walls, within 6 inches of the ceiling, and 18 inches above the floor.
3. Prepare the walls for the mirrors. Clear the walls of all objects, including chair rails and moldings. If your dining room walls are wallpapered, remove the paper so the mirrors adhere better to the wall. Clean the walls with all-purpose cleaner and a sponge. Mark the placement of the mirrors using your level and a pencil.
4. Apply the mirror mastic adhesive to the back of a mirror panel. Put the mirror adhesive diagonally across the back of the mirror, up to 1 inch from each the edge of the mirror. Smooth out the adhesive with the putty knife.
5. Mount the mirror on the wall. Attach each mirror to the wall in the locations of the pencil. Use your fingers to firmly press each mirror to the wall until it adheres. (Mirror mastic adheres quickly). Clean each mirror panel with cloth and a cleaning agent to remove smears.
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