While many items can be used to decorate a house, homeowners are continuously choosing mirrors to enhance their spaces' aesthetics. Mirrors blend well with all interior home designs, be they vintage, rustic, or contemporary. Old looking mirrors are also versatile and can come in a variety of designs that will seamlessly fit into your interior design.
The benefits of using decorative mirrors include creating an illusion of space in a small room, and increased brightness and elegance in a home. Decorative mirrors are not only capable of making your home look beautiful but also making your space airier. You can use framed or frameless mirrors for your interior design. However, the framed options add to the décor of your space.
To get something that satisfies your preferences, you can choose to decorate your mirror frames yourself through painting.
Why decorate a mirror frame with paint?
Here are some of the benefits of painting a mirror frame.
1. Protection
Whether the frame is made of wood or metal, adding a layer of paint protects the surface and at the same time, extends the life of the frame. When wood, for instance, is left bare, moisture might slip into the surface and eventually cause rot. On the other hand, when a metal frame is exposed to moisture, it might rust, something which is unsightly. To avoid all that trouble, you should consider painting the frame.
2. Increased beauty
You cannot possibly compare a plain wooden or metal frame with one that has been painted. A fresh layer of paint on the mirror frame adds life to your space by making it colourful. You will also get to enjoy the mirror as a decorative piece that will not spoil the harmony of your interior’s colour palette.
3. Painting to add depth
Painting the frame can add depth to your space. This means that it will make the room attractive and, at the same time, change the perception of the space. Painting the frame of the mirror will bring about a dramatic change to your space.
Steps to Paint Mirror Frame to decorate the look
If you want to have some fun while enhancing your home’s interior design, you can paint at home. It is a pretty simple job, provided that you have all the materials and tools needed.
Tools and materials
- Lint-free or a microfiber cloth
- Spray paint
- Spray primer
- Newspaper
- Sandpaper
- Painter’s tape
Steps 1. Sand the frame
The first step is to sand the frame to ensure that the surface is smooth for a neat finish. Before doing this, ensure that the frame is clean by wiping it down with the microfiber cloth.
If it is sticky, you can use vinegar to get rid of that, as it will interfere with both the sanding and the setting of the paint. Be gentle when sanding the frame to avoid roughing up the surface.
Step 2. Cover the mirror and the work-station
Unless it is a removable frame, cover the mirror to prevent the paint from spilling on the surface of the mirror. Use the newspapers to line your work surface so that you do not damage it with paint, regardless of whether it is a table or floor.
Line with the newspaper and secure with the tape. Cover the mirror's surface carefully to ensure that none of it is exposed, using newspapers and tape.
Step 3. Apply the primer
The primer comes before the paint. Prime the frame after you are done with sanding and covering other areas of the mirror. For the best outcome, spray with even and thin strokes. It is also essential to know the right primer to use. If you are applying bright paint, a white primer will be ideal.
If you are painting the frame black, then work with a grey primer. Apply the first coat of primer, then leave it to dry, then apply the second coat and let it dry before applying the paint.
Step 4. Spray the paint
Once the primer has dried, completely spray the paint. The most ideal way to do it is by applying two coats. Ensure that the first coat has dried before proceeding to the second. Because some paints may need more coats for full coverage, you are not limited to two coats.
Once you are done, carefully hang the mirror to dry, avoiding touching the painted surface to avoid smearing.
Readymade decorative mirrors
Painting the frame of a mirror is one of the simple ways to transform a mirror into a decorative mirror. Instead of painting, you can opt to buy a ready-made decorative mirror. They come in a variety of designs and sizes and stress-free maintenance.
You can choose to buy a ready-made decorative mirror or paint the mirror frame to add beauty to your creativity. The frame painting guide above will help you make decorative mirrors to enhance your interior design.
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