Putting A Frame Around A Mirror

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

Putting a frame around a mirror. Once your frame dimensions are known cut the four sides 1 longer than that final size. To adhere the wood to the mirror i used a liquid nail product that is specifically designed for mirrors. Cut the corners on the frame square if using plinth blocks or at a 45 angle if mitered. Measure the thickness of the mirror and the bottom track if any.

In order for the frame to mount flush against the wall a notch must be cut into the backside of the frame pieces. I didn t have clips on my mirror but did have a countertop on the bottom to work around i decided to make my boards overlap on top of the mirrror a good bit. 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. The first is building your own frame around the mirror using baseboard molding which requires a little bit of carpentry.

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. Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard. Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain measurements specific to mirror being framed. Adding décor to the bathroom by installing mirror decorative framing.