Painting A Mirror Frame

This oversized ornate mirror is so massive in size that it is placed on a sawhorse and needs to be protected.

Painting a mirror frame.

The first step is pretty basic. 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. Take your time while using the chalk paint to ensure that the frame is fully covered. But just wipe off any dust or grime from your mirror frame using a rag.

Prep your work surface. Painting a large ornate mirror frame. Don t wait until the paint dries because it can adhere to the tape and then pull a chunk of paint off of the frame. How to paint a mirror frame with layered chalk paint.

Hang your mirror. Finally make sure the mirror frame is clean dry and free from dust. I keep a roll of brown packing paper in the shop for different reasons. This being one of them.

Tape around your mirror frame optional next take some painter s tape or masking tape and mark off the mirror frame being painted white. Wash your mirror frame. Before the paint dries and without touching the edges of the frame remove the painter s tape from around the edges of the frame. Since this is a base coat i didn t try to get perfect coverage.

Apply chalk paint to the mirror frame for a vintage look frame. Be sure to hold the newspaper so that it does not fall and touch the wet frame. A third method to paint a mirror frame is to cover the mirror in its entirety. Apply 2 3 thin layers of white chalk paint to your.

Use a round paint brush to get the best coverage over the frame.