Marvelous Maple Mirror Makeover

by ScavengerChic

3 Materials

$20

2 Hours

Easy

Do you have an old mirror that just doesn't go with your current decor? Don't throw it away, give it a makeover.

I got this maple mirror at an online auction. I wan't bidding on this piece, I was bidding on a matching buffet. The mirror just came along for the ride.

Since I have nothing in my house that matches the mirror, including the buffet which got it's facelift a couple weeks ago, it needed a transformation.

This is a closeup of the frame. The idea is to paint and add upholstery tacks around the outer edge for a little interest.

Everybody has seen the traditional upholstery tack on the left, but did you know they also come in 3/4″ (center) and 1″ (right). The middle tacks were perfect for this project.

Measure and mark where you want your tacks.

I’m predrilling my holes with a tiny drill bit. If your wood is soft you can probably skip the drilling step. You’ll know as soon as you start hammering whether you’ll need to drill or not.

First coat of my mirror is a coat of black chalk paint.

The black was followed with a coat of red chalk paint. I’m using the same chippy paint brush as I did with the black paint above, not loading up with much of the red . I didn’t want a paint brush that held a lot of paint that’s why the shabby paintbrush is perfect for this project. The idea is for some of the black to show thru.

Final coat of paint is an even lighter coat of teal. Loading up the same paintbrush with just a few drops of the paint and lightly, lightly skimming over the surface.

Once the paint is dry finish off all the layers of paint with antique wax, painting on and buffing off.

It's a fun and fast makeover which gives a big impact.

I've done a dozen mirror makeovers, so if you want a bunch more ideas you can find the gallery here.

Hope you get a chance to stop by for lots of upcycling and recycling diys and ideas.

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