Build A Frame For A Bathroom Mirror

We also nailed the frame through the over hanging portion to make sure it stayed in place.

Build a frame for a bathroom mirror.

Once your frame dimensions are known cut the four sides 1 longer than that final size. This project is totally doable even if you re a carpentry novice. As i mentioned above if you do not have the tools to cut your. The first step is to measure your vanity mirror length and width.

I used minwax special walnut stain for my boards. Using the miter saw cut 45 angles at each end of all four pieces. Instructions from the three pieces of barnwood cut using the miter saw 1 2 3 7 pieces to go down the sides. Stain or paint boards.

Apply the adhesive to the reverse side of the casing in an s pattern for better coverage. We used mirror construction adhesive to glue the frame to the mirror on the bottom and the two sides. Here is the bottom in place and the sides going up. Go ahead and cut another piece the.

Make cuts for all four sides. The frame overhung the mirror on either side by about 2 inches. In order for the frame to mount flush against the wall a notch must be cut into the backside of the frame pieces. I decided to start small with a diy frame for my bathroom mirror and i surprised myself with how professional it ended up looking.

Measure for board see above and purchase board. Touch up any bare wood on the ends with a tiny amount of fresh paint. 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. This tied in perfectly with the cabinetry.

Don t apply the. How to make a frame to cover your simple bathroom mirror. Cut the 1 x 2 down to 4 1 2 to use as a frame hanger. 2 2 5 7.