Build A Frame Around A Bathroom Mirror

I browsed the wood and trim aisles of home depot and picked out a primed 1 4 inch trim board.

Build a frame around a bathroom mirror.

The acrylic mirror finish looks like a real mirror and the strips are easy to size and cut for a proper fit. In this case the mirror was 84 x 36. I could have gone. I had originally thought i was going to go with a more detailed trim to frame out the mirror but after i checked cost on the trim i wanted to use my mirror was big and reconsidering i decided to go with a more basic clean look.

Keep the table saw unplugged when not in use especially when adjusting the blade or fence. Because of the overall style of the bathroom squared cedar was selected as the frame material. Use painter s tape at the top of the mirror to hold it in place while the adhesive dries. Even the budget mirrors at home goods can run between 50 60 for a small ish mirror.

Now cut out a pocket or groove in the primary trim pieces to accommodate the edges of the mirror image 2. Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain measurements specific to mirror being framed. Have materials cut at a home improvement store and consider using style of door casings in home as inspiration for the look of the mirror frame. Acrylic mirror strips measure 60 in.

Place the mirror in position starting at the bottom. With this size i knew i wanted to frame it with 1x4 for good proportions. Using a table saw cut the trim and molding pieces to size. Start by determining the size of the existing mirror as well as the new frame.

Then attach the frame as described in the previous section. Liquid nails ln 700 is recommended. Measure the mirror on the wall to determine the length and width of frame image 1. Framing strips apply to existing mirrors with included double faced tape squares plus adhesive glue which can be purchased separately.

Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard. For our latest bathroom renovation instead of replacing the bathroom mirrors we updated them.