Best Way To Paint A Mirror Frame

Love how this standing mirror looks painted navy blue and the woodubend accents really compliment the oval shape.

Best way to paint a mirror frame.

Rub the sandpaper on the top layer of the mirror frame. Allow the frame to dry overnight securely fixed in an upright position in a dust free protected area. The reason i used aquaphor is because it s what i had on hand. Painting the frame solid with chalk paint or spray paint.

I rubbed aquaphor all along the edges where the mirror met the mirror frame. Distress your frame by using vaseline. If the frame has a few different layers use a 60 grit sandpaper to effectively remove as many of the layers as possible. Use spray paint to cover the mirror frame very quickly.

Repeat spraying visible sections of frame on the back of the mirror. Use medium pressure to remove any imperfections and ensure that the entire frame is as smooth as possible. Peel off the painter s tape and paper once the paint starts to set. Apply chalk paint to the mirror frame for a vintage look frame.

Make sure that you are in a well ventilated area before you. When you run into problems you will have to try different methods. If you don t already have one you will need an inexpensive full length mirror like this one one can of spray paint in the color of your choice i used this rust oleum hammered finish paint a comfort grip for your spray paint can to make application easier picture. Next time i ll try one of your tips tricks.

12 techniques to painting antique mirrors solid color chalk painting. You will need to prepare the surface of the frame before you jump straight into painting. You won t believe this trick. So i figured out a super easy way to paint a mirror frame without removing the mirror and i didn t even damage the mirror in the process.

Thank you for the tips on how to paint a mirror frame. My favorite white paint is fluff. Use a round paint brush to get the best coverage over. I thought the only way to get a perfect finish was to completely remove the mirror from the frame.

All you do is in the areas you want distressing put big globs. That means it needs to be clean and. Painting a mirror frame works best when you can remove the mirror or glass from the frame. Applying the paint and removing the protective layers 1.

But that doesn t always work. How to paint a mirror frame the easy way. Use sandpaper on wooden mirror frames.