How To Frame In A Wall Mount Bathroom Mirror

Use the stud finder again to make sure you go into the wood studs.

How to frame in a wall mount bathroom mirror.

For a permanently attached plain jane flat or beveled wall mirror construct a frame that is attached to the surrounding wall but overlaps the mirror. Adding décor to the bathroom by installing mirror decorative framing. Center this 4 1 2 piece about the mirror and anchor it into the wall using the 3 wood screws. In order for the frame to mount flush against the wall a notch must be cut into the backside of the frame pieces.

For example say your mirror is 64 long and you chose a 4 square block for the corners. A bathroom mirror doesn t have to be just for function adding a frame adds to the interior style and theme of the bathroom and hides those cheap looking mirror clips especially the plastic ones. Measure the mirror s depth and router out an. Once your frame dimensions are known cut the four sides 1 longer than that final size.

Measure the thickness of the mirror and the bottom track if any. Apply at least two coats of paint to wood that will be used as frame for your bathroom mirror. Pretty sure the mirror is glued on the wall just remove the clips and your new frame will take the place of the clips. Mount the mirror with silicone adhesive.

The new frame will hold the mirror in place. The deeper of the two will be the depth of the notch. After the 1 x 2 is mounted put three evenly spaced 1 2 wood screws into that piece. Let dry on non stick paper for 12 hours before installation.

Get the mirror pieces custom cut to the dimensions you need by a mirror and glass company. Cut the 1 x 2 down to 4 1 2 to use as a frame hanger. Mount pieces of mirror instead of the glass in an old rustic looking door or window frame.