How To Put A Frame Around A Large Bathroom Mirror

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How to put a frame around a large bathroom mirror.

Cut the corners on the frame square if using plinth blocks or at a 45 angle if mitered. Because of the overall style of the bathroom squared cedar was selected as the frame material. Have you framed out your bathroom mirrors. Now you ll notice there is a small gap where the frame meets in this mitered.

I framed my guest bathroom mirror too you can see that post here. We put our mirror together like this. Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard. Framing a bathroom mirror.

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. I actually started on shelves as soon as i was finished taking these pictures so this bathroom should be finished by the end of the week. Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain measurements specific to mirror being framed. When putting in the last piece it should fit like a puzzle nice and tight.

In this case the mirror was 84 x 36. This is the easiest update ever. And everyone says something to the effect of. 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.

Measure the outside dimensions of the frame so it overlaps the mirror. Immediately place the board on the mirror. Now to install some shelves over the tub and install a curtain. I have been wanting to frame my bathroom mirrors since well forever.

Since even before the powder room remodel it seems like such an easy diy that practically anyone could do and makes such a dramatic difference. Here is how i put together my simple but impactful diy mirror frame. Start by determining the size of the existing mirror as well as the new frame. It can make a huge difference.

The outer edge of the frame will be at the edge of the mirror. Top first left side bottom then right side. With this size i knew i wanted to frame it with 1x4 for good proportions. A bathroom mirror doesn t have to be just for function adding a frame adds to the interior style and theme of the bathroom and hides those cheap looking mirror clips especially the plastic ones.