Find old mirrors at flea markets and yard sales.
A well-placed mirror can create the illusion of a larger room and adds decorative flair to any space. For a warm, rich look, dress up an old mirror by applying gold paint to the frame. Make it look like a vintage find by using an easy antiquing paint method. Treat any size mirror with this method and in a few hours you'll have an interesting focal point for a mantelpiece or hallway wall.
Instructions
1. Cover your workspace with garbage bags or newspapers. Lay the mirror on the workspace.
2. Clean the mirror with a soapy cloth, removing dirt and debris from small crevices. Use a wet, soapy toothbrush to remove dirt from hard-to-reach places.
3. Apply blue painter's tape along the mirror's edges to protect it during the painting process.
4. Prime the frame with a coat of white water-based paint to hide old paint. Allow the paint to dry for at least one hour.
5. Squirt antique gold paint in a foam cup. Paint the mirror using a small paint brush. Refill the cup as needed to paint the entire frame. Allow it to dry for at least six hours.
6. Sand the edges of the mirror with a piece of 150-grit sandpaper, removing a little of the gold paint to reveal the white underneath. This will give the mirror an antique, yet gold look.
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