Building A Mirror Frame

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Building a mirror frame.

Once your frame dimensions are known cut the four sides 1 longer than that final size. Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain specific measurements. It s time to step it up buttercup and give this mirror a makeover. In this diy post i ll show you how to build a rustic wooden mirror frame.

Frame a mirror in a reclaimed wood door or window for a rustic frame. Press onto the mirror or wall and use a level to make sure the frame is straight. The hardboard strips should lie flush with the surface of the mirror and create an even plane for the molding to be installed. 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.

Get the mirror pieces custom cut to the dimensions you need by a mirror and glass company. Don t you just hate those cheap plastic frames that come on mirrors. Secure with painter s tape. Repeat the process adding the two side pieces and finishing with the top.

In order for the frame to mount flush against the wall a notch must be cut into the backside of the frame pieces. Build a mirror frame an old mirror from a sliding closet door is repurposed with the help of new molding and paint. Mount the mirror with silicone adhesive. Set the blocks at the corners of the frame so that the outer edges extend slightly and equally beyond the plywood and the inside corners overhang the mirror.

A plain basic full length mirror that s doing nothing for your home decor game. Step 4 install the corner blocks photo by wendell t. Mount pieces of mirror instead of the glass in an old rustic looking door or window frame. Well i do so i decided to make a better one.

Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard. The deeper of the two will be the depth of the notch. I used some 3 4 x 3 pine.