How to frame a large mirror. Adding the frame definitely transformed the room and made the space look more. Buying a framed mirror can cost several hundred dollars or you can diy your own for a fraction of the cost. 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.
Measure the mirror and add 2 inches to the length and width. The frame overhung the mirror on either side by about 2 inches. All you have to do is measure your mirrors width and height and take those measurements to the home improvement center.
How to frame a mirror in 8 steps. Place the piece of wood against the mirror and mark the location of the clips with a pen or pencil. Using a utility knife carefully make slices into the wood between the marks.
Gather your tools and materials. We planned it out so the frame sat level on the notch to help hold it in place. Gather your mirror framing supplies and materials.
We used mirror construction adhesive to glue the frame to the mirror on the bottom and the two sides. Measure the thickness of the mirror and the bottom track if any. If using screws fill screw holes with spackling compound then sand and paint with another coat for a beautiful finish.
If you use mirror caulk press the frame into place and use painters tape to secure until the adhesive can cure. We also nailed the frame through the over hanging portion to make sure it stayed in place. Add a wood frame to a plain ole mirror to add character and style.
Use painters tape to hold the corners together and assemble the frame without glue on a flat surface to check for gaps. Make cuts for all four sides. To attach the frame to the mirror use mirror caulk or screws.
Since 2 will be left to join the corners the height of the cut will be 1 12 for a total of 3 12 for 1x4. Using a table saw set the rip fence to remove that width. Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard.
Next sand the wood so its nice and smooth be sure not to sand the angled cuts too much you want them to fit together flush. Take the casing and cut the top bottom and sides to those lengths on the outside edge with 45 degree miters on both ends using your miter saw this should leave a 1 inch overhang when installed on the mirror. We installed two large mirrors during our home gym remodel with the plan to add a wood frame.
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