Chalk Paint Mirror Frame

Take your time while using the chalk paint to ensure that the frame is fully covered.

Chalk paint mirror frame.

Like i said i read online that we d be able to easily scrape off the chalk paint. Use a round paint brush to get the best coverage over the frame. 30 minutes is the approximate time for each light coat to dry. Paint the entire mirror frame and make sure to properly cover any detailing or crevices.

It was pretty convenient that there was already a layer of blue paint on there. Scrape the paint off the mirror with a razor blade. You could use standard chalk paint and a brush but given how small a surface mirror frames usually are spray chalk paint works just as well and is much faster. You should apply two to three coats to the frame.

Use french linen to apply a wash over the white coat. Once the chalk paint was dry i wiped on annie sloan s white wax with a lint free cloth. The great thing about chalk paint is that there is no sanding or other prep work well minus taping off the mirror. Chalk paint drys very quickly.

Chalk paint dries pretty fast. Once it s dry 20 30 mins for this project you can add the wax. Just go for it. I m not very handy with razor blades so i had my hubby scrape off the paint.

Now you are ready to spray paint the mirror frame with the chalk paint. Apply chalk paint to the mirror frame for a vintage look frame. Tape off mirror with painter s tape for easier clean up in the end. The instructions just said to spray the mirror with window cleaner.

Chalk paint dries pretty fast. Pushing it into the curves and grooves gives it more of a softer coastal look.