Putting A Frame Around A Bathroom Mirror

How to frame a mirror.

Putting a frame around a bathroom mirror.

Measure the outside dimensions of the frame so it overlaps the mirror. In order for the frame to mount flush against the wall a notch must be cut into the backside of the frame pieces. Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain measurements specific to mirror being framed. Cut the corners on the frame square if using plinth blocks or at a 45 angle if mitered.

How to frame a bathroom mirror. I browsed the wood and trim aisles of home depot and picked out a primed 1 4 inch trim board. If the mirror is attached to the wall with screw clips either notch out the frame to accommodate the clips or remove the clips and attach the mirror to the wall with construction. Top first left side bottom then right side.

I could have gone. 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. Immediately place the board on the mirror. When putting in the last piece it should fit like a puzzle nice and tight.

The outer edge of the frame will be at the edge of the mirror. We put our mirror together like this. The deeper of the two will be the depth of the notch. 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.

Once your frame dimensions are known cut the four sides 1 longer than that final size. Now you ll notice there is a small gap where the frame meets in this mitered. How to put a frame around your bathroom mirror. Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard.