How to Frame out a Plain Mirror with Prefinished Moulding. Inteplast Building Products.  How to build a mirror frame with store bought crown molding. Glass Impressions. Save some money by buying a pre-cut mirror and framing it yourself with some molding. Home improvement blog This Old House notes that a lot of nice, framed mirrors can cost a few hundred dollars or more. For about $, though, you can make your own that looks just as good. You'll need some plywood and hardboard, as well as a pre-cut mirror and some fluted door casing to act as the frame. You'll also need some basic tools like a hammer and nails, a saw (preferably circular), and some wood glue. It's a very simple process, and only takes a few hours (to save a few hundred dollars. We found a great DIY framed mirror on Lindsay’s site and asked if we could share the “how-to” here on One Project Closer. We think this mirror looks fabulous, and the project is a really simple tackle that you can do in just one day at a fairly low cost. If you have a large flat mirror in your bathroom and want to dress it up, this project will do it.  In this tutorial, the molding is going to be fastened directly to the outer rim of the mirror (effectively making the mirror space smaller). The top and bottom moldings run the full length of the mirror, and the side trim connects the top and bottom pieces. Step 2: Cut the MDF & Trim to Length and Assemble. The picture below shows the top length of MDF with the first piece of trim attached. Best build a mirror frame with molding with to build floor mirror frame. Upgrade an old canvas painting into a modern work of art with a simple DIY frame. I could have gone with a basic pine board which are super cheap BUT if you do that you have knots and grain and things to work around. These are an inexpensive way to insure that your beautiful hard work doesn't fall out of the back. One of these is framing your large, bare bathroom mirror. August 17, at PM.

This looks really nice! However, my large bathroom mirrors do have 4 clips so I would have to use a router to remove some of the wood so it would sit flush with the mirror. Did your mirror have clips you had to work around? Thanks so much for the easy and precise instructions. Your finish bathroom looks so beautiful????!! Pretty sure the mirror is glued on the wall.

The new frame will hold the mirror in place! This article is great! Do you mind if I reference it on my blog about our guest bath update?

Christina, Thank you so much for posting this. I also have builder stock mirrors in all my bathrooms and wanted an updated look. This was exactly what I was looking for! I followed your instructions and did the mirrors in my master bathroom. I absolutely love them. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. My name is Christina. I love doing simple, frugal things to make our house feel like HOME!

Come learn along with me how to have a beautiful home on a budget. The Frugal Homemaker Your guide to turning your house into a home February 10, by Christina 29 Comments. I used tape to hold it in place while it dried. I absolutely love it! It give the bathroom an even more updated look. And I just love the contrast between the white and dark walls.

Have you framed out your bathroom mirrors? It can make a huge difference! February 10, at PM. Rosemary Motz says:. September 3, at AM. Emily says:. Lanita says:. Suzie homemaker-mom says:. February 11, at AM. Robyn SawdustAndHoops. February 11, at PM. Kathy F. February 12, at PM.

Martha says:. Sherri S. Looks great. Your new light fixture is lively as well. Ashley Steele says:. February 17, at PM. Patricia says:. February 25, at AM. Teena says:. January 11, at AM. Looks great! Planning to do my bathroom mirrors. Jodee says:. June 7, at AM. My mirror does have the little clips. Any ideas about that? LP says:. February 27, at AM.

Vickie says:. April 6, at PM. Shoemaker says:. July 26, at AM. Muller Designs says:. July 13, at AM. BrownHaynie says:. April 1, at PM. Lani says:. May 3, at AM. Aurelia Demafiles says:. With the table saw, cut a groove on the back of the frame for the mirror to sit in. The grooves should be the same depth as the thickness of the mirror. Nail and glue the frame of the mirror together. Once this has dried, attach the mirror to the frame with the glazing points.

Determine where the mirrors will be hung along the wall and measure, making sure they are evenly spaced and level. Use a nail gun to secure the mirrors to the wall. Mirror Made from Molding New fluted trim and rosettes are combined with salvaged molding to create a traditional-style mirror. Weekend Project: Build a Mirror Frame An old mirror from a sliding closet door is repurposed with the help of new molding and paint.

How to Mat and Frame Artwork Finding artwork you love is a lengthy and expensive process. Make custom art using anything flat, from a vintage album cover to a page from a book or magazine. How to Make a Modern Floating Picture Frame Sometimes you can find a diamond in the rough when thrifting for artwork — you just have to look past the bad frames. Upgrade an old canvas painting into a modern work of art with a simple DIY frame. Build a Picture Light Box Give your favorite photos some well-deserved time in the spotlight by creating a picture light box.

How to Make a Multi-Faceted Wall Mirror Add reflection in a modern, artistic way to walls with squares of basic mirror, plywood and trim. Place it in the dining room with a thoughtful greeting for holiday guests, or use it to announce the dinner menu or evening's festivities. To sign up, please enable JavaScript. Privacy Policy Sign Up. Sign Up for More No Thanks. Camille Smith. Thanksgiving Templates Nov 12, Christmas Templates Nov 23, Load More.

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