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Bad road conditions, horrible weather, as well as general wear and tear eventually dulls the paintwork and makes the vehicle’s aesthetics less than perfect.

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I’d love to hear any tips you may have when painting framed mirrors!ĭO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR PAINTED MIRROR MAKEOVERS? I ALWAYS LOVE HEARING FROM YOU SO FEEL FREE TO CHIME IN.No matter how hard we try, our cars never stay as shiny and vibrant as the day we get handed the keys and drive them off the forecourt.

Mask it off with painters tape and/or newspaper.

If it’s a hanging mirror and you use a paint such as DB or Fusion ( a paint durable enough that doesn’t need a topcoat) you don’t need to worry about it. 😉 That said, when a framed mirror is attached to a dresser, I always topcoat with the same finish as the piece it’s attached to. Top coating / Sealing – Mirrors are low traffic items. If the mirror is going to bleedthrough, a coat of primer will be required.

Sand lightly and/or add any appliques or adornments. Prepping your framed mirror for paint is the same as when prepping your furniture for paint. This isn’t my favorite method because I find it messy to clean off the mirror afterward.Ī few other questions I often get asked about is the prep and finishing of framed mirrors. Paint and the petroleum jelly will resist the paint. You apply a little petroleum jelly onto the mirror right around the edge of the frame making sure not to get any on the frame. This is the exact same idea as I did with this distressing technique on this dresser back in 2015. You can go crazy painting the frame and not have to worry about the mirror at all. Here are a few other mirrors I’ve used the same technique on.ĭepending on how the mirror and frame are constructed and put together, removing the mirror works really well.

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The paint comes off in ribbons (very easy!) and leaves a perfectly clean and professional look. Once I’m finished painting, I take this razor scraper and scrape off the paint on the mirror. I paint the frame and right onto the mirror.

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It’s a HUGE time saver because they don’t have time to mask off all the windows in every house they paint! It’s really easy to use but RAZOR SHARP… so use with care! Nick introduced me to this fabulous tool… a razor scraper! It’s what all his painting trades use to paint window frames, french doors, glass kitchen cabinets, etc. Artists often use it on their canvas when they want the paint to resist and the white of the paper to show. When you’re finished, it peels up like a piece of skin. Once it dries, it creates a thin film that paint can’t penetrate. It’s a fluid you brush on the mirror beside the frame. I haven’t used masking fluid for mirrors but I’ve heard good things and it does work. Remove the excess cut portion of the tape and you’re ready to paint! You will get a PERFECT masking every time. Using a craft knife or razor, cut off the excess tape using the frame as your guide.

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The tape can be used on its own or if you’re feeling extra messy 😉 newspaper can also be added and taped down to cover more area or even the full mirror.Ī painters tape trick is to lay down a piece of tape and slightly overlap it onto the frame. Painters Tape is probably the most commonly used masking tool when painting mirror frames. Here are 5 easy tips to get professional results every time! 1. THIS POST IS SPONSORED/CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS TO PRODUCTS I USE. If you use these simple tips, I guarantee you’ll get professional results every time! 🙂 Today I’m sharing this full-length dressing mirror makeover along with my FAVORITE TOOL that makes painting frames with mirrors SUPER EASY! This method works amazing (#4 on the list!) but can be annoying and time-consuming when working with older mirrors held in by hundreds of old school nails. I used to think the only way to get a professional result was to take the mirror out of the frame. The MIRROR makes them a challenge to paint!

Vanity mirrors, mantel mirrors, dresser mirrors and stand up mirrors… and they all have one thing in common. Over the years, I’ve painted countless framed mirrors. 2.4K Shares I’M SHARING 5 TIPS THAT WILL MAKE PAINTING YOUR FRAMED MIRRORS NICE AND EASY… AND YOU’LL GET PROFESSIONAL RESULTS EVERY TIME!

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