How To Put A Frame Around A Large Bathroom Mirror

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.

How to put a frame around a large bathroom mirror.

Framing a bathroom mirror. This is the easiest update ever. I have been wanting to frame my bathroom mirrors since well forever. Cut the corners on the frame square if using plinth blocks or at a 45 angle if mitered.

Start by determining the size of the existing mirror as well as the new frame. Now you ll notice there is a small gap where the frame meets in this mitered. The outer edge of the frame will be at the edge of the mirror. Here is how i put together my simple but impactful diy mirror frame.

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. Have you framed out your bathroom mirrors. But first get inspired by checking out these fifteen amazing and inspirational diy bathroom mirror projects in the slideshow. Home gym mirrors extremely functional to this type of space and as you see in this post the added wood frame helps to warm and complete the space.

When putting in the last piece it should fit like a puzzle nice and tight. I ve seen probably a half dozen tutorials all over blog land showing you how to frame a bathroom mirror featuring amazing transformations simply by adding some molding around the edges. It can make a huge difference. I framed my guest bathroom mirror too you can see that post here.

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. Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain measurements specific to mirror being framed. And everyone says something to the effect of. Top first left side bottom then right side.

In this case the mirror was 84 x 36. 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. Because of the overall style of the bathroom squared cedar was selected as the frame material. I wish i would ve done it a long time ago.

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. Measure the outside dimensions of the frame so it overlaps the mirror. Immediately place the board on the mirror. Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard.