Framing in your mirror is an easy project with big impact.
Diy wood frame around bathroom mirror.
In this case the mirror was 84 x 36.
Make cuts for all four sides.
Step 1 make sure to locate your studs.
This super easy diy mirror frame will completely change the look of your room.
Mdf primed baseboard molding with cap 19 32 x 5 miter saw paint paintbrush caulk liquid nailsand caulk gun pencil measuring tape.
With this size i knew i wanted to frame it with 1x4 for good proportions.
I framed in our guest bathroom mirror you can see that here.
Glue the frame to the wall.
Measure and cut the boards to ensure proper fitment for the bathroom mirror frame the inside edges of the.
Step 3 for the sides i held up a 1 x 4 next to the bottom.
Diy stick on mirror frame if you are ready to update your dated bathroom but don t have the money for a full renovation an easy to make stick on mirror frame can add the character you re looking for without breaking the bank.
For 5 30 depending on the type of wood trim you use and just an hour or two of time you can make your plain bathroom mirror look much more upgraded than it is.
All for under 30.
Start by determining the size of the existing mirror as well as the new frame.
We already knew where our studs were located because the mirror clips were.
Because of the overall style of the bathroom squared cedar was selected as the frame material.
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.
Step 2 then we placed the piece of wood against the mirror over the clips and marked where i would need to carve out.
Paint it all one color for a sleek look or distress it for a rustic farmhouse style.
However this method can be used with any wood type of at least 3 4 thickness including ornate trims.