Build A Frame For A Bathroom Mirror

The frame overhung the mirror on either side by about 2 inches.

Build a frame for a bathroom mirror. How to make a frame to cover your simple bathroom mirror. Go ahead and cut another piece the. In order for the frame to mount flush against the wall a notch must be cut into the backside of the frame pieces. Don t apply the.

As i mentioned above if you do not have the tools to cut your. Touch up any bare wood on the ends with a tiny amount of fresh paint. This project is totally doable even if you re a carpentry novice. Apply the adhesive to the reverse side of the casing in an s pattern for better coverage.

Once your frame dimensions are known cut the four sides 1 longer than that final size. Measure the thickness of the mirror and the bottom track if any. Measure the distance between the two corner blocks and cut the fluted casing to fit. Measure for board see above and purchase board.

Instructions from the three pieces of barnwood cut using the miter saw 1 2 3 7 pieces to go down the sides. We also nailed the frame through the over hanging portion to make sure it stayed in place. We used mirror construction adhesive to glue the frame to the mirror on the bottom and the two sides. Cut the 1 x 2 down to 4 1 2 to use as a frame hanger.

Using the miter saw cut 45 angles at each end of all four 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. Make cuts for all four sides. Stain or paint boards.

Center this 4 1 2 piece about the. 2 2 5 7. 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.