Wooden Frame Around Mirror

If my mirror is approx 1 4 thick using a forstner bit just around the clips will not allow the frame to sit flat.

Wooden frame around mirror.

Kohler 20 5 in w x 35 5 in h wood traditional mirror frame kit mounting hardware included compare 1 more. Instead of nailing the boards to the walls we decided to use construction adhesive to mount the boards to the wall. Since this frame is floating on not attached to an existing mirror already mounted to the wall a margin of overlap is left to conceal the edge of the mirror. I browsed the wood and trim aisles of home depot and picked out a primed 1 4 inch trim board.

The goal for this bathroom mirror frame project was to keep everything as simple and easy as possible. Mount pieces of mirror instead of the glass in an old rustic looking door or window frame. The frame will still be at an angle due to the width of the mirror regardless of any work done around the clips. I could have gone.

Acrylic mirror mirredge framing strips 4 acrylic mirror corner plates 1 razor knife adhesive tape squares 4 z mirror clip retainers instructions. Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard. Measure the outside dimensions of the mirror. 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.

W by 60 in. Place the piece of wood against the mirror and mark the location of the clips with a pen or pencil. Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain specific measurements. Measure the outside dimensions of the frame so it overlaps the mirror.

Find mirror frame kits at lowe s today. Frame a mirror in a reclaimed wood door or window for a rustic frame. Using a utility knife carefully make slices into the wood between the marks. Cut the wood to the dimensions measured at a 45 degree angle.

Cut the corners on the frame square if using plinth blocks or at a 45 angle if mitered. However this method can be used with any wood type of at least 3 4 thickness including ornate trims. More product details close. 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.

If the mirror is attached to the wall with screw clips either notch out the frame to accommodate the clips or remove the clips and attach the mirror to the wall with construction. Gluing the boards right to the wall eliminates the need to find studs and saved us from having to fill nail holes on the frame. Be sure to leave at least 2 of material to the outside of the frame. Mount the mirror with silicone adhesive.

Glue the frame to the wall.