Putting A Wood Frame Around 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.

Putting a wood frame around a bathroom mirror.

I had originally thought i was going to go with a more detailed trim to frame out the mirror but after i checked cost on the trim i wanted to use my mirror was big and reconsidering i decided to go with a more basic clean look. Framing strips apply to existing mirrors with included double faced tape squares plus adhesive glue which can be purchased separately. I could have gone. Start by determining the size of the existing mirror as well as the new frame.

In this case the mirror was 84 x 36. However this method can be used with any wood type. Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard. I browsed the wood and trim aisles of home depot and picked out a primed 1 4 inch trim board.

The acrylic mirror finish looks like a real mirror and the strips are easy to size and cut for a proper fit. With this size i knew i wanted to frame it with 1x4 for good proportions. Liquid nails ln 700 is recommended. Apply two coats of clear polyurethane to stained frames to protect the wood.

Attach the frame to the. Stain or paint the frame the shade or color desired. Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain measurements specific to mirror being framed. Because of the overall style of the bathroom squared cedar was selected as the frame material.