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Turning an Old Mirror into a Chalkboard

Turning an Old Mirror into a Chalkboard

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Remember when I said my Ikea Curtain hack was the easiest DIY ever? Well, I lied. I actually think turning an old mirror into a chalkboard has been the easiest project to date. Let me share with you how I did it.

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Unfortunately, I do not have any before photos to share with you . This was done before I started my blog, and I was just living in the moment. It was a beautiful day in September. Cool air was making its way in for the fall and my morning sickness had started to subside. I decided I wanted to paint something outside, and this DIY project is the result.  With the sun in my face, breeze blowing through my hair and The Doors playing on the speakers, I began transforming the mirror.

The mirror was an antique passed down to me from my mother and it was just collecting dust in the garage. The frame was a weird,  white-pink color and was actually crumbling off in some areas.  I wanted to find a way to use the piece in my home and I have always loved chalkboards.

I first cleaned the mirror. Then, I applied Rustoleum Chalkboard Paint
with a foam brush directly to the mirror.

 

 

It took a total of 3 coats to completely cover the mirror. For the frame, I used Sherwin Williams Riverway– SW 6222. Being the impatient person I am, I did not take the time to use painter’s tape for the application of either of the paints and guess what?…It turned out just fine. To give the frame a distressed vibe, I applied the Sherwin Williams paint by first dipping a foam brush into a cup of water, then I dipped it into a sample size of the paint. I only lightly covered the frame.

I let the chalkboard paint cure for about 4 days before I used it and so far, it has held up ok.

I actually just changed the wording on the chalkboard for the upcoming holidays.

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See how incredibly easy it was to turn a mirror into a chalkboard? Now go out there and design some good vibes!

Don’t forget to pin this!

mirror to chalkboard diy

 

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Cami

Tuesday 24th of November 2015

Wow! I didn't know you could paint over a mirror! So pretty and I love the Christmas version! Thanks for linking up at Create - Share - Inspire. Hope we'll get to see more of your lovely projects.

Designing Vibes

Tuesday 24th of November 2015

Hi Cami! Not sure how long the chalkboard finish will hold up, but it has been fine so far. Thanks for your feedback. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!!

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