Painting A Mirror Frame

Layering a few paint colors would definitely help bring out the pretty details in this mirror starting with graphite dark gray chalk paint by annie sloan.

Painting a mirror frame.

Prep your work surface. How to paint a mirror frame with layered chalk paint. Apply 2 3 thin layers of white chalk paint to your. Paint the entire mirror frame and make sure to properly cover any detailing or crevices.

Finally make sure the mirror frame is clean dry and free from dust. This oversized ornate mirror is so massive in size that it is placed on a sawhorse and needs to be protected. Before the paint dries and without touching the edges of the frame remove the painter s tape from around the edges of the frame. Use a round paint brush to get the best coverage over the frame.

But just wipe off any dust or grime from your mirror frame using a rag. This being one of them. The thing about spray painting a mirror frame on a full length mirror is that you need a fairly large work surface. Wash your mirror frame.

Unless you have some kind of large warehouse or workshop i would recommend that you do any spray painting outside. Since this is a base coat i didn t try to get perfect coverage. I keep a roll of brown packing paper in the shop for different reasons. Apply chalk paint to the mirror frame for a vintage look frame.

Painting a large ornate mirror frame. Be sure to hold the newspaper so that it does not fall and touch the wet frame. Tape around your mirror frame optional next take some painter s tape or masking tape and mark off the mirror frame being painted white. Take your time while using the chalk paint to ensure that the frame is fully covered.

Hang your mirror.