Driftwood Inspired Rattan Oval Mirror Makeover
Today I'm sharing a thrift store find that received a makeover with the coast in mind. As my thoughts wander to warm Summer days spent on the shores of Vancouver Island, I bring you my Driftwood Inspired Rattan Oval Mirror.
Before I get into the nitty-gritty of this makeover dear friends, you may find me M.I.A. for the next few weeks. I am busy as a bee in the workshop with furniture and home decor makeovers to sell at my first outdoor market (event details below). I promise when I return, I'll have loads of fun makeovers to share with you.
This is what the mirror looked like before...
I brushed the entire frame with two coats of chalk paint in the color Hurricane from Country Chic Paint.
To get the driftwood appearance, I dipped my brush into a bucket of water, wiped the excess off on a paper towel and dipped just the tips of my brush into the color Simplicity white, also by Country Chic Paint.
With very little pressure, I brushed the thinned paint in random strokes hitting the raised parts of the frame. Before the paint was completely dry I took a slightly (almost dry) lint-free rag and wet sanded (removed more of the white paint) in spots to reveal the gray underneath.
To protect the finish I applied clear wax.
This look may not be for everyone but I'm quite pleased with the results. I think it would look great at a lake cottage or room with a coastal theme.
This oval mirror is just one of the many items that I'll be selling at the outdoor market in a couple of weeks. If you found my Driftwood paint technique helpful, please share it with a friend and/or save it on Pinterest.
Before I end this post, have you been following the Between The Lines series every Tuesday? If not, Between The Lines is a new blog series that takes a peek into the lives of bloggers over the age of 50. Every Tuesday for the next eight weeks, a group of bloggers will be interviewed and featured by Katherine at Katherine's Corner. The series began on April 19th and you can catch Episode One here.
Before I get into the nitty-gritty of this makeover dear friends, you may find me M.I.A. for the next few weeks. I am busy as a bee in the workshop with furniture and home decor makeovers to sell at my first outdoor market (event details below). I promise when I return, I'll have loads of fun makeovers to share with you.
How To Give A Rattan Mirror A Driftwood Patina With Paint
This is what the mirror looked like before...
I brushed the entire frame with two coats of chalk paint in the color Hurricane from Country Chic Paint.
To get the driftwood appearance, I dipped my brush into a bucket of water, wiped the excess off on a paper towel and dipped just the tips of my brush into the color Simplicity white, also by Country Chic Paint.
With very little pressure, I brushed the thinned paint in random strokes hitting the raised parts of the frame. Before the paint was completely dry I took a slightly (almost dry) lint-free rag and wet sanded (removed more of the white paint) in spots to reveal the gray underneath.
To protect the finish I applied clear wax.
This look may not be for everyone but I'm quite pleased with the results. I think it would look great at a lake cottage or room with a coastal theme.
This oval mirror is just one of the many items that I'll be selling at the outdoor market in a couple of weeks. If you found my Driftwood paint technique helpful, please share it with a friend and/or save it on Pinterest.
Before I end this post, have you been following the Between The Lines series every Tuesday? If not, Between The Lines is a new blog series that takes a peek into the lives of bloggers over the age of 50. Every Tuesday for the next eight weeks, a group of bloggers will be interviewed and featured by Katherine at Katherine's Corner. The series began on April 19th and you can catch Episode One here.
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