It's beautiful, up-cycled, and I made it myself. It was advertised as a "shabby" piece, was covered in several layers of paint, and some of the veneer was chipping off. Organize your bathroom supplies in style with DIY apothecary candlestick jars. Here's a picture of it just as I was getting started. Either way works better if you clean up your mistakes before the paint cures. Yes, there are mirror spray paints available that can be used to create a mirrored finish.
Use a gray primer if you're painting your frame a dark color, like black, and a white primer if you're painting it a lighter color. You can either spray paint an old mirror frame that you already have or use this as an excuse to browse your local thrift store. Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Craft Enamel is a premium quality, fast drying, acrylic spray paint. At first, I saw no easy way to fix it. Spray paint is likely the easiest option for giving fresh life to a mirror, especially compared to latex paint, acrylic paint, or chalk paint that all usually require a brush. Oh, and here's my spray painting lesson learned: It's really easy to get pooling and drips on your surface. I used Valspar Protective Finish. Mirror spray paints give a shiny and reflective finish to the surface. Then we stumbled upon a lamp base with an antique mirror finish and our votes we cast.
Spray painting a mirror isn't necessarily hard, but there are some tips and tricks you should know before trying it yourself. These mirrors are perfect for tall vertical spaces. Yellow out, mirror in. Then, clean the frame with a damp rag soaked in soap and warm water. Not too shabby for $20! Mirror spray paint is a great way to add a little bit of glamour to any surface. Touch up with sandpaper: Once your object is painted, you can remove any drips with a piece of low-grit sandpaper. Protect the surface of the mirror or glass if you are painting a frame, the mirror itself.
Always shake your spray paint before you begin. I chose not to fix this, because I wanted it to still look a bit worn. I had gold sparkles on me for several days after this project. The mirror and glass had to be removed from the frame before I could spray paint the wood. Use looking glass silver spray paint by Krylon.
This is not necessary but it will help to protect the mirror spray paint from chipping or peeling. Base Coat: The first step when applying mirror paint is to use the base coat color that you intend to use over the entire surface when it is dry and hard. For buildable coverage, apply 1, 2, or 3 coats of Glitter Finish. Once the paint is completely dry on your surfaces, you can attach mirrors.
Next I had to decide between the Metallic Oil Rubbed Bronze or the Matte Hammered Black, both Rust-Oleum spray paints. How do you paint a mirror effect? Once the mirror's frame is painted to your satisfaction, give it ample dry time. Glass paints or craft enamels are the best kind of paint to use on a mirror when you want to add some color to it.
Remember to leave four hours between coats to ensure a smooth finish. Do not apply too much paint in one go as this can cause the paint to run. Mainly, because I didn't have any and it was late when I decided to do this. In a well-ventilated space, cover a flat surface with a drop cloth or tarp.
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