Color Block DIY Hanging Wall Mirror
Who knew a cutting board could look this good? This colorful DIY Hanging Wall Mirror project is part kitchen hack, part wall art, all style.
Servings: 1
Cost: $50
Equipment
- Sandpaper or sanding block
- Paint brush
- Industrial strength adhesive
Ingredients
- 1 cutting board with handle sanded down if there is glossy or sealed finish
- 1 round mirror 1–1.5 " smaller in diameter than your board
- Paint any 2 color
- String or cord for hanging
Instructions
- Optional: Lightly mark out a center circle slightly smaller than your mirror. This center area will remain unpainted so the adhesive can bond directly to raw wood.
- Use masking tape to create a diagonal line across the board. This will serve as a clean edge and guide for your color-blocked paint.
- Paint one section of the board in your chosen color, including the sides and back. Let dry completely. Apply a second coat if needed.
- Apply your second paint color to the other section of the board, again leaving the center area bare as before. Let dry completely. Apply a second coat if needed.
- Carefully peel away the tape. If the exposed center wasn’t fully sanded before, now’s the time to ensure it’s smooth, untreated, and clean.
- Apply glue within the bare middle area of the board. Quickly center and press the mirror into place, making sure the border around it is even. Let it set fully according to the adhesive’s drying time.
- Cut 2 equal lengths of suede cord and tie each into a small loop with a double knot. Feed both loops through the hanging hole in the board from front to back. Then, thread the long end of your hanging cord through both loops and pull tight to secure.