So some of our picture frames are starting to look old and dated, ugh! But instead of buying new ones...I grabbed my favorite Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint by Rust-o-leum. I love this stuff!
Here's the before. This frame was actually in a different room of our house, but I wanted to give it a new look to fit in with our Great Room which has dark wood floors, a leather club chair, and warm brown and red fabrics.
First things first, I taped off the black velvet backing to protect it from the paint.
Spray painting is one of my favorite Diy projects because it's so simple! Just point and spray 10" - 12" or so from your target, spraying back and forth...long even strokes.
Once the paint is dry, don't forget to dry brush on a little gold paint! This gives the frame highlights and low lights...very important when achieving the oil rubbed bronze look!
And here it is finished! This frame really works now with our dark wood furniture and warm color palette. Ahhhh, spray paint love...I never knew this existed until I found Rust-o-leum's Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint! If you haven't tried it yet...go get some, You'll love it!
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16 comments:
I love that paint. I have even painted some really ugly brass light fixtures in the bathroom with it and they look fabulous. Hugs, Marty
Yep, don't you just love that stuff. It turned out great!
Kate
This is some awesome paint...I have been painting some brass items in my home with it and just loooove it!!!! Your frame looks sooo pretty! Hope you have a great week.
Blessings,
Linda
I really like those frames. My living room is blue and brown and I think I might do something similar with a few thrift store finds that have been in a box downstairs waiting for a new life! Have a wonderful week!
That looks great,Jane! I'm liking that color! I'm adding it to the list with the Heirloom White.
I'm going to have to get some of that, it looks so good !
Yeah! You used your stuff and made it look like new items for you! I love spray paint.
I've not yet tried ORB paint, but I'm feeling inspired! I just love the depth of the color.
It looks great. I love Oil Rubbed Bronze. It does wonders!
So simple and yet so classic! I have a ton of things that need spray painting, you've inspired me to get after it!
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All the best,
Anne
I'm all over the ORB spraypaint lately. Just used it myself on a pair of old brassy stand-up lamps and a dismal chandelier. Love what it does!
Your frames look amazing....
peace~
Looks great! I loooove oil rubbed bronze paint, it's so wonderful.
i am a spray paint addict. and projects like these just show me why that's okay :) nice job!
Now I want to go buy spray paint, lol. I'm new to all of this craft stuff but I keep getting inspired! And your frame is awesome.
Wow, that looks great! I've been looking for a simple way to recreate an ORB look. This looks so easy, I can't wait to try it! Thanks!
Love it! What a great transformation :)
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