Building A Mirror Frame

The hardboard strips should lie flush with the surface of the mirror and create an even plane for the molding to be installed.

Building a mirror frame.

In this diy post i ll show you how to build a rustic wooden mirror frame. Press onto the mirror or wall and use a level to make sure the frame is straight. 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. Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain specific measurements.

Well i do so i decided to make a better one. Build a mirror frame an old mirror from a sliding closet door is repurposed with the help of new molding and paint. Don t you just hate those cheap plastic frames that come on mirrors. Get the mirror pieces custom cut to the dimensions you need by a mirror and glass company.

Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard. Secure with painter s tape. Mount pieces of mirror instead of the glass in an old rustic looking door or window frame. Measure the thickness of the mirror and the bottom track if any.

Step 4 install the corner blocks photo by wendell t. I used some 3 4 x 3 pine. It s time to step it up buttercup and give this mirror a makeover. Repeat the process adding the two side pieces and finishing with the top.

Mount the mirror with silicone adhesive. It is cheap an. A plain basic full length mirror that s doing nothing for your home decor game. The deeper of the two will be the depth of the notch.

In order for the frame to mount flush against the wall a notch must be cut into the backside of the frame pieces. The project took less than a weekend to make and cost less than 100 in materials. Once your frame dimensions are known cut the four sides 1 longer than that final size.