Putting A Wood Frame Around A Bathroom Mirror

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Putting a wood frame around a bathroom mirror.

Stain or paint the frame the shade or color desired. In this case the mirror was 84 x 36. Adding décor to the bathroom by installing mirror decorative framing. Because of the overall style of the bathroom squared cedar was selected as the frame material.

Start by determining the size of the existing mirror as well as the new frame. Liquid nails ln 700 is recommended. With this size i knew i wanted to frame it with 1x4 for good proportions. The acrylic mirror finish looks like a real mirror and the strips are easy to size and cut for a proper fit.

Acrylic mirror strips measure 60 in. However this method can be used with any wood type. Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard. 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.

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. I browsed the wood and trim aisles of home depot and picked out a primed 1 4 inch trim board. I could have gone. Framing strips apply to existing mirrors with included double faced tape squares plus adhesive glue which can be purchased separately.