Building A Mirror Frame

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Building a mirror frame.

The project took less than a weekend to make and cost less than 100 in materials. Get the mirror pieces custom cut to the dimensions you need by a mirror and glass company. Step 4 install the corner blocks photo by wendell t. The hardboard strips should lie flush with the surface of the mirror and create an even plane for the molding to be installed.

Frame a mirror in a reclaimed wood door or window for a rustic frame. It s time to step it up buttercup and give this mirror a makeover. 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. Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain specific measurements.

Materials needed full length leaner mirror mine measured 60 x 18 inches here s a smaller option from wal mart and a larger option from wal. In this diy post i ll show you how to build a rustic wooden mirror frame. In order for the frame to mount flush against the wall a notch must be cut into the backside of the frame pieces. Once your frame dimensions are known cut the four sides 1 longer than that final size.

A plain basic full length mirror that s doing nothing for your home decor game. Well i do so i decided to make a better one. Repeat the process adding the two side pieces and finishing with the top. Don t you just hate those cheap plastic frames that come on mirrors.

I used some 3 4 x 3 pine. Measure the thickness of the mirror and the bottom track if any. Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard. Mount pieces of mirror instead of the glass in an old rustic looking door or window frame.

The deeper of the two will be the depth of the notch. Secure with painter s tape. Press onto the mirror or wall and use a level to make sure the frame is straight.