Wooden Frame Around Mirror

Measure the outside dimensions of the frame so it overlaps the mirror.

Wooden frame around mirror.

For pricing and availability. Cut the corners on the frame square if using plinth blocks or at a 45 angle if mitered. Using a utility knife carefully make slices into the wood between the marks. I could have gone.

Get the mirror pieces custom cut to the dimensions you need by a mirror and glass company. Mount pieces of mirror instead of the glass in an old rustic looking door or window frame. Glue the frame to the wall. Measure the outside dimensions of the mirror.

W by 60 in. Kohler 20 5 in w x 35 5 in h wood traditional mirror frame kit mounting hardware included compare 1 more. The mirredge kit contains everything needed to frame existing vanity mirror sizes up to 60 in. However this method can be used with any wood type of at least 3 4 thickness including ornate trims.

Place the piece of wood against the mirror and mark the location of the clips with a pen or pencil. Gluing the boards right to the wall eliminates the need to find studs and saved us from having to fill nail holes on the frame. Mount the mirror with silicone adhesive. Acrylic mirror mirredge framing strips 4 acrylic mirror corner plates 1 razor knife adhesive tape squares 4 z mirror clip retainers instructions.

Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain specific measurements. 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. Be sure to leave at least 2 of material to the outside of the frame. 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.

The goal for this bathroom mirror frame project was to keep everything as simple and easy as possible. Instead of nailing the boards to the walls we decided to use construction adhesive to mount the boards to the wall. More product details close. Find mirror frame kits at lowe s today.

Since this frame is floating on not attached to an existing mirror already mounted to the wall a margin of overlap is left to conceal the edge of the mirror. If my mirror is approx 1 4 thick using a forstner bit just around the clips will not allow the frame to sit flat. The frame will still be at an angle due to the width of the mirror regardless of any work done around the clips. Frame a mirror in a reclaimed wood door or window for a rustic frame.

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