How to Paint an Ornate Mirror


This large ornate mirror was found at a garage sale and refinished in minutes for just pennies! 



It is going to be perfect for my daughter's room, and look... she's texting helping!



I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and just slopped it on right over the old chippy finish.


There was no need to prep the mirror other than to clean the wood with a little soap and a rag. 



Paint it right into the cracks and then rub some off, it's really ok if you miss spots.


I would recommend using a wet sanding approach, rub it off with a wet rag as you paint the detail.


This way you are not damaging any of the details with sand paper. 



It looks fabulous when you're finished!




Now it's ready to hang in this very helpful daughter's room!



Don't you just love to see them work for what they want?



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  1. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 24, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    LOL! Been there, done that, Susan! Did she even realize it was done? : ) My son used to say he was keeping me company - that was his contribution. It turned out beautiful! That mirror was made to be white!

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  2. Joyce - Quilted NestApril 24, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Oh my what an improvement.

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  3. Feral TurtleApril 24, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    What an awesome deal! It looks beautiful. Good Job!

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  4. From G2BApril 24, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Dang, that was a steal of a deal! Great find and it looks awesome!
    xo Becca

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  5. MariaelenaApril 24, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    LOVE it!!!!
    have a happy day, Mariaelena

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  6. Irma@CosasBellasApril 24, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    OMGosh what a cute post! I have a 12 year old daughter, I can relate. What a great deal on the mirror, it turned out beautiful! My husband spotted a mirror similar to yours (beveled and a tad bigger) at the flea market. It was the end of the day so we got him down from his $60 asking price to only $20 since he didn't want to pack it back up. I used my AS paint, wax, and distressed and sold it at my booth for $165.
    This is what keeps my stomach from hurting when I pay for the paint. lol

    Have a great week,
    Irma

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  7. NanApril 25, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    What a score, Susan! That mirror is so pretty - you really got lucky!

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  8. Okio B DesignsApril 25, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Lol! I'll bet she was texting her friends about the awesome mirror she just got. =) I love it and it's settled, I'm buying the Annie Sloan paint. Finally!

    Jeanine

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  9. VanessaApril 25, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Hi, Susan

    I love the mirror, it looks great. I think it funny your daughter is doing the same thing my son does. It drives me nuts. LOL All well.

    Vanessa

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  10. Christine @ Park House LoveApril 26, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    It's beautiful! What a steal for only $2.00!

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  11. UnknownApril 26, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    What a score! Looks great!! Shelly

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  12. UnknownApril 27, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Wow...great picture of your daughter! Love the frame too.

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  13. DeborahApril 27, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    Oooh-la-la! Gorgeous mirror...love what you did!

    Deborah xo

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  14. All Things Chic 2April 28, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    What an amazing find ...
    Your newest follower ...
    I invite you to visit my world as well ...
    Blessings Lori

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  15. UnknownApril 28, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    I love this mirror. It would look great in my house :) I'm actually on the lookout for something similar. At $2.00 you really found a bargin.

    I like your projects! You're newest follower :) Can't wait to see more. Come on over and visit me if you want!

    Happy Saturday.

    Jessica

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  16. BlissJune 1, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    TWO BUCKS!!!!!! That is the season sales best find so far. Tell your daughter to text everyone and let them know how cute it turned out.

    ~Bliss~

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