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Sophisticated Study: Mirror Makeover and Wall Panel The mirror receives a rejuvenating paint treatment, and panels are marked off and painted to give the walls texture. From "Fresh Coat" episode DFCT-205

Figure A

College freshman Mario Rizzio's bedroom has begun the transformation from a cluttered mess to soothing study, perfect for hitting the books. While the base coat dries on the walls, Shannon Kaye and team begin work on the mirror (figure A).

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Materials (Mirror):

painter's tape
sandpaper
foam brushes
primer, any color
Golden Fluid Acrylic Copper Metallic paint
Benjamin Moore paint #D144-B (custom-color dark brown)
spray bottle filled with water
paper towels

Materials (Wall Panel):

painter's tape
pencil
eraser
level
rollers
brush
paint pan
Benjamin Moore paint #HC-41 (Richmond Gold)

1. The mirror frame is taped off and lightly sanded.

2. Using foam brushes, Shannon and team prime the frame with a custom-color gray-blue (any color can be used for this step) and let the paint completely dry (figure B).

3. When the primer is dry, a coat of Copper Metallic paint is applied to the mirror frame and allowed to dry (figure C).

Figure B

Figure C

4. A layer of custom dark brown is painted over the frame, allowed to set up until tacky to the touch, then sprayed with water and partially wiped off with a cloth. The copper and brown colors create a rich texture, while the water spots add to the aged look (figure D).

5. Next, the wall panels are drawn on the walls using a level and a pencil (figure E).

Figure D

Figure E

6. Painter's tape is applied along the pattern and burnished into place with the edge of an eraser. The reason for this is simple: the walls have a mottled texture, so if the tape isn't securely in place along both edges, the panel paint could seep under the tape (figure F).

7. Richmond Gold is rolled over the walls, panels and tape.

8. When the paint is partially dry, the tape is pulled off the walls to reveal the panel pattern. The new design makes the room look bigger (figure G).

Figure F

Figure G