Chalk Paint Mirror Frame

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.

Chalk paint mirror frame.

Now you are ready to spray paint the mirror frame with the chalk paint. Use a round paint brush to get the best coverage over the frame. Chalk paint dries pretty fast. Scrape the paint off the mirror with a razor blade.

For this mirror frame i went with a lighter blue annie sloan chalk paint in duck egg. Once the chalk paint was dry i wiped on annie sloan s white wax with a lint free cloth. It was pretty convenient that there was already a layer of blue paint on there. The great thing about chalk paint is that there is no sanding or other prep work well minus taping off the mirror.

The instructions just said to spray the mirror with window cleaner. You should apply two to three coats to the frame. Chalk paint drys very quickly. Paint the entire mirror frame and make sure to properly cover any detailing or crevices.

I m not very handy with razor blades so i had my hubby scrape off the paint. Take your time while using the chalk paint to ensure that the frame is fully covered. 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.

Once it s dry 20 30 mins for this project you can add the wax. Chalk paint dries pretty fast. Paint entire mirror frame 2 3 coats of white chalk paint allowing dry time between coats. He said it was actually super easy.

Pushing it into the curves and grooves gives it more of a softer coastal look. Just go for it.