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

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

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

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

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. It's beautiful! What a steal for only $2.00!

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  10. What a score! Looks great!! Shelly

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

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

    Deborah xo

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

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  14. 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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  15. 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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