Build A Frame Around A Bathroom Mirror

Use painter s tape at the top of the mirror to hold it in place while the adhesive dries.

Build a frame around a bathroom mirror.

Adding décor to the bathroom by installing mirror decorative framing. Liquid nails ln 700 is recommended. With this size i knew i wanted to frame it with 1x4 for good proportions. Now cut out a pocket or groove in the primary trim pieces to accommodate the edges of the mirror image 2.

Tilt the top up against the wall and press gently but evenly around the mirror. For our latest bathroom renovation instead of replacing the bathroom mirrors we updated them. Acrylic mirror strips measure 60 in. The acrylic mirror finish looks like a real mirror and the strips are easy to size and cut for a proper fit.

Even the budget mirrors at home goods can run between 50 60 for a small ish mirror. Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard. Then attach the frame as described in the previous section. Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain measurements specific to mirror being framed.

Start by determining the size of the existing mirror as well as the new frame. Measure the mirror on the wall to determine the length and width of frame image 1. When updating a bathroom one slice of the budget usually goes to a bathroom mirror. I could have gone.

Because of the overall style of the bathroom squared cedar was selected as the frame material. 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. Keep the table saw unplugged when not in use especially when adjusting the blade or fence. In this case the mirror was 84 x 36.

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. I browsed the wood and trim aisles of home depot and picked out a primed 1 4 inch trim board.