A Bold and Bright Mirror

Skill Level: Beginner

Turn your old mirror into a colourful wall feature.

Photo of a green-framed square mirror mounted on a light green wall above a black sofa.

Show your old mirror a little bit of love. With a little sanding, some beeswax, and a new coat of paint, you’ll have a bold and beautiful feature for your wall. Follow our step-by-step tutorial to get started.

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Step by Step Instructions

Step 1. Make Repairs

Make any repairs to your mirror (glues and sprays work well on wood).

Step 2. Get Sanding

Sand down the wooden surfaces – start with a coarse sandpaper grit and then move onto a finer paper.

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Step 3. Wipe Surfaces Clean

Wipe the surfaces clean with white spirit.

Step 4. Apply Primer

Apply a primer coat if the item is made of bare wood.

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Photo of gloved hands painting trim green with a brush near a white framed mirror.

Step 5. Get Painting

Apply 3/4 coats of your chosen top coat paint. Allow to dry for 24 hours before the next step.

Step 6. Sand for a Distressed Look

Use sand paper and or wire wool on any decorative / carved areas to lift off paint to achieve a distressed look. Focus on the edges and corners to achieve the desired result.

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Photo of a LIBERON yellow wax tin, partially open, with a wooden stick inside.
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Step 7. Wipe Surfaces

Wipe the surfaces clean with white spirit.

Step 8. Apply Beeswax

Once happy with the distressed surface finish, apply a beeswax coat, allow some time for it to absorb, and then buff. Repeat this 5/6 times (more if required, for optimum shine).

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