Make Your Own Bathroom Mirror Frame

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Make your own bathroom mirror frame.

Here is how to frame a bathroom mirror on a budget. You don t even need any special equipment to get this done just a trip to the hardware store. Working at least 1 inch in from the outside edges around the back of the frame apply two parallel 1 4 in beads of construction adhesive. Apply at least two coats of paint to wood that will be used as frame for your bathroom mirror.

Now on to how to actually make the frame. This post contains affiliate links. When measuring your space take into account the mirror size you are covering. Using your miter saw cut your wood at a 45 degree angle so the outside portion of your wood piece will be the full length of the mirror see pic above.

Apply paneling adhesive to area where top frame piece will be positioned. Our frame size ended up being 66 x 42 i give dimensions as a guideline below but please measure your own mirror and adjust your measurements accordingly. Make cuts for all four sides. Stick on mirror frame.

Immediately check the frame with a level and make adjustments as needed. In this case the mirror was 84 x 36. Let dry on non stick paper for 12 hours before installation. The wall side of the command strip should face the mirror.

We stained the frame rustic gray and roughed it up a bit with a sanding block nails and a rough gloss treatment. With this size i knew i wanted to frame it with 1x4 for good proportions. Give your space instant designer style with a custom mirror frame. Press the frame on to the mirror for 30 45 seconds to make sure it s on well.

The wood frame itself is made from pine boards. Instant update for about 15. Our add a frames adhere directly to the surface of your mirror so they will install easily if your mirror is against a wall or is resting on a backsplash. Before you build the frame.

Gently press and hold the frame on the mirror to leave a 1 in overhang on all four sides. Once you are ready to stick the frame on remove the red sticker and put the frame in place. If you don t have your mirror hung you ll need the spring loaded mirror clips the six 2 1 2 wood screws and the stud finder. But also consider the space above the sink as well as the space below the lights.

Start by determining the size of the existing mirror as well as the new frame.