Build A Frame For A Bathroom Mirror

Cut the 1 x 2 down to 4 1 2 to use as a frame hanger.

Build a frame for a bathroom mirror.

This tied in perfectly with the cabinetry. Instructions from the three pieces of barnwood cut using the miter saw 1 2 3 7 pieces to go down the sides. How to make a frame to cover your simple bathroom mirror. The frame overhung the mirror on either side by about 2 inches.

Here is the bottom in place and the sides going up. Apply the adhesive to the reverse side of the casing in an s pattern for better coverage. We used mirror construction adhesive to glue the frame to the mirror on the bottom and the two sides. Center this 4 1 2 piece about the.

Using the miter saw cut 45 angles at each end of all four pieces. Stain or paint boards. The first step is to measure your vanity mirror length and width. In order for the frame to mount flush against the wall a notch must be cut into the backside of the frame pieces.

Measure for board see above and purchase board. Measure the thickness of the mirror and the bottom track if any. Touch up any bare wood on the ends with a tiny amount of fresh paint. 2 2 5 7.

Once your frame dimensions are known cut the four sides 1 longer than that final size. Measure the distance between the two corner blocks and cut the fluted casing to fit. We also nailed the frame through the over hanging portion to make sure it stayed in place. I used minwax special walnut stain for my boards.

Don t apply the. Go ahead and cut another piece the. Make cuts for all four sides. As i mentioned above if you do not have the tools to cut your.