Build A Frame For A Bathroom Mirror

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Build a frame for a bathroom mirror.

The frame overhung the mirror on either side by about 2 inches. I used minwax special walnut stain for my boards. Here is the bottom in place and the sides going up. Make cuts for all four sides.

The first step is to measure your vanity mirror length and width. Instructions from the three pieces of barnwood cut using the miter saw 1 2 3 7 pieces to go down the sides. As i mentioned above if you do not have the tools to cut your. This project is totally doable even if you re a carpentry novice.

Once your frame dimensions are known cut the four sides 1 longer than that final size. Center this 4 1 2 piece about the. Measure for board see above and purchase board. Touch up any bare wood on the ends with a tiny amount of fresh paint.

Cut the 1 x 2 down to 4 1 2 to use as a frame hanger. 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. Measure the thickness of the mirror and the bottom track if any. We also nailed the frame through the over hanging portion to make sure it stayed in place.

How to make a frame to cover your simple bathroom mirror. Stain or paint boards. This tied in perfectly with the cabinetry. Go ahead and cut another piece the.

In order for the frame to mount flush against the wall a notch must be cut into the backside of the frame pieces. Apply the adhesive to the reverse side of the casing in an s pattern for better coverage. 2 2 5 7. We used mirror construction adhesive to glue the frame to the mirror on the bottom and the two sides.