Build A Frame For A Bathroom Mirror

As i mentioned above if you do not have the tools to cut your.

Build a frame for a bathroom mirror.

This tied in perfectly with the cabinetry. Make cuts for all four sides. The first step is to measure your vanity mirror length and width. I used minwax special walnut stain for my boards.

Measure for board see above and purchase board. Stain or paint boards. Once your frame dimensions are known cut the four sides 1 longer than that final size. The frame overhung the mirror on either side by about 2 inches.

Measure the distance between the two corner blocks and cut the fluted casing to fit. We also nailed the frame through the over hanging portion to make sure it stayed in place. I decided to start small with a diy frame for my bathroom mirror and i surprised myself with how professional it ended up looking. Using the miter saw cut 45 angles at each end of all four pieces.

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. Center this 4 1 2 piece about the. Touch up any bare wood on the ends with a tiny amount of fresh paint.

Measure the thickness of the mirror and the bottom track if any. Cut the 1 x 2 down to 4 1 2 to use as a frame hanger. Don t apply the. 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. 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. Here is the bottom in place and the sides going up. How to make a frame to cover your simple bathroom mirror.