One of the things that I love the most is getting emails from clients asking for me to paint a piece of furniture for them. They are usually a piece that means something to them. This was the case for one of my recent clients. She had 2 beautiful old mirrors that belonged to her Grandmother. She almost got rid of them because they were plastic. I was thrilled that instead she chose to send me a picture and asked me my thoughts. Well here is where I share on how to paint plastic with Fusion Mineral Paint.
How to Paint Plastic with Fusion Mineral Paint
Don’t they seriously look like wood!!
Supplies needed:
- Old plastic frame, mirror or piece of furniture
- Fusion Mineral Paint – Champlain
- Paint Brush – Small
- Beeswax Block
- Painters Tape
- 120 grit sandpaper and sander
Step 1 – Using a beeswax block rub all over the detail of the mirror and anywhere you would like for the paint to chip away.
Step 2 – Using the painter’s tape go along the edge of the mirror to prevent you getting any paint on the mirror. Or if it’s easy to, remove the backing of the frame or mirror. That way you will avoid spattering as well.
Step 3 – Load up your brush and get painting!!
Step 4 – Once the first coat is dry apply another. Let dry.
Step 4 – Using your sander start distressing until you get the look you’re after. First time distressing and a little worried? Not to worry I have a few tips that might help! Once dry remove all of the painter’s tape and give the mirror a bit of a clean with some good old Windex. If you do end up getting some paint on the glass don’t worry. Just grab a razor blade and carefully remove from the mirror.
And voila! There you have a nice new mirror, frame or piece of furniture! No need to wax or seal as this awesome paint that goes on like silk has a built in top coat which cures as time goes on. Easy peasy!!
Happy Painting!!
Don’t have time to make now? Be sure to PIN for later 🙂
28 comments
Oh, I love the finished product! So beautiful!
Thank you, Randi! I thought so too! Was very hard to give them back to my sweet client 🙂
These look beautiful. I love the color and distressing.
So beautiful! Love the chippy! Great transformation!
Thank you, so much Carolann! 🙂
OMG! I love how the mirrors turned out, Sam! I would’ve never guessed that these were plastic. I’m sure your client is thrilled with the results!
So glad that you like them, Kristy!! It was very difficult to give them back to my sweet client!! She was super thrilled!!
Oh my goodness, Sam! I have never tried fusion mineral paint but I have been wanting to! – these mirrors turned out beautifully and the paint looks fabulous!
Oh Sarah, you have to try it!! It goes on like silk and goes a long way! Let me know how you go 🙂
I love the way this project turned out! I can’t believe they are plastic. They look fancy and expensive now.
I know right? They look so much like wood!!!
Sam,
You are the Paint Goddess! Can you come over and paint my piano white please?!!!!!!!! Pretty please?
I would LOVE to!!!! I’ll be there in a jiffy!!!
These are such beauties now Sam and I cannot believe they´re plastic! You really worked your magic here 😉
Looks very nice, turned out great! And yes, it did look like real wood 🙂 I saw your post linked at the WE ARE PINNABLE PARTY. Saved it on Pinterest.
Thank you, so much for stopping by Grammy Dee!
These are gorgeous Sam, they look like the $300 dollar ones I was drooling over. The fact they are plastic makes them more appealing because they won’t be heavy.
It’s actually weird they were quite heavy but I think it was the mirror and the backing!
These mirrors look fabulous Sam – I adore your style
Thank you so much Amber!
These DIY mirrors are awesome. This speaks of your creative mind, and thank you for sharing this. 🙂 I plan to make one to.
Have fun John and let me know how you go!!
Hi Sam,
Fantastic result!
I just painted an old ornate plastic frame for a mirror with Champlain, but the result is a cold white with a hint of green (??). The original colour was bronze.
Is it worthwhile applying more layers, in your opinion? I have already applied 2 of them and I gave got the impression that if I apply more layers, I will flat the ornate work.
Many thanks,
Isabella
Hi there Isabella, Working with the whites often means that you have to do more coats especially if your colour underneath is quite dark. I haven’t had any issues with having the ornate work flatten with more coats in the past but if this does happen you can use a dark or a white wax to highlight the ornate parts again pending which way you want to go. Hope this goes some way forward to helping you 🙂
Your mirrors look amazing! I wonder how will it go with mine. Will try it soon. Thank you for sharing this.
I’m sure they will turn out fine Mandy!! Have fun!!