Painting A Mirror Frame

The thing about spray painting a mirror frame on a full length mirror is that you need a fairly large work surface.

Painting a mirror frame.

Apply chalk paint to the mirror frame for a vintage look frame. I keep a roll of brown packing paper in the shop for different reasons. Use a round paint brush to get the best coverage over the frame. The first step is pretty basic.

Be sure to hold the newspaper so that it does not fall and touch the wet 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. Wash your mirror frame. How to paint a mirror frame with layered chalk paint.

Painting a large ornate mirror frame. Apply 2 3 thin layers of white chalk paint to your. 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. This being one of them.

But just wipe off any dust or grime from your mirror frame using a rag. This oversized ornate mirror is so massive in size that it is placed on a sawhorse and needs to be protected. Since this is a base coat i didn t try to get perfect coverage. Prep your work surface.

A third method to paint a mirror frame is to cover the mirror in its entirety. 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.

Finally make sure the mirror frame is clean dry and free from dust.