Chalk Paint Mirror Frame

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

Chalk paint mirror frame.

For this mirror frame i went with a lighter blue annie sloan chalk paint in duck egg. Just go for it. Paint entire mirror frame 2 3 coats of white chalk paint allowing dry time between coats. Tape off mirror with painter s tape for easier clean up in the end.

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. It was pretty convenient that there was already a layer of blue paint on there. 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.

Use french linen to apply a wash over the white coat. You should apply two to three coats to the frame. Scrape the paint off the mirror with a razor blade. I m not very handy with razor blades so i had my hubby scrape off the paint.

Pushing it into the curves and grooves gives it more of a softer coastal look. Use a round paint brush to get the best coverage over the frame. Chalk paint dries pretty fast. Chalk paint dries pretty fast.

The instructions just said to spray the mirror with window cleaner. Apply chalk paint to the mirror frame for a vintage look frame. Like i said i read online that we d be able to easily scrape off the chalk paint. Chalk paint drys very quickly.

Once it s dry 20 30 mins for this project you can add the wax. Paint the entire mirror frame and make sure to properly cover any detailing or crevices.