How To Put A Frame Around A Large Bathroom Mirror

The outer edge of the frame will be at the edge of the mirror.

How to put a frame around a large bathroom mirror. Immediately place the board on the mirror. We put our mirror together like this. Because of the overall style of the bathroom squared cedar was selected as the frame material. Top first left side bottom then right side.

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. With this size i knew i wanted to frame it with 1x4 for good proportions. Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard. Now you ll notice there is a small gap where the frame meets in this mitered.

Framing a bathroom mirror. I actually started on shelves as soon as i was finished taking these pictures so this bathroom should be finished by the end of the week. I framed my guest bathroom mirror too you can see that post here. I wish i would ve done it a long time ago.

When putting in the last piece it should fit like a puzzle nice and tight. Since even before the powder room remodel it seems like such an easy diy that practically anyone could do and makes such a dramatic difference. I have been wanting to frame my bathroom mirrors since well forever. And everyone says something to the effect of.

I ve seen probably a half dozen tutorials all over blog land showing you how to frame a bathroom mirror featuring amazing transformations simply by adding some molding around the edges. Now to install some shelves over the tub and install a curtain. Start by determining the size of the existing mirror as well as the new frame. But first get inspired by checking out these fifteen amazing and inspirational diy bathroom mirror projects in the slideshow.

If the mirror is attached to the wall with screw clips either notch out the frame to accommodate the clips or remove the clips and attach the mirror to the wall with construction. Home gym mirrors extremely functional to this type of space and as you see in this post the added wood frame helps to warm and complete the space. In this case the mirror was 84 x 36. Here is how i put together my simple but impactful diy mirror frame.

A bathroom mirror doesn t have to be just for function adding a frame adds to the interior style and theme of the bathroom and hides those cheap looking mirror clips especially the plastic ones. Cut the corners on the frame square if using plinth blocks or at a 45 angle if mitered. Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain measurements specific to mirror being framed. It can make a huge difference.