Putting A Frame Around An Existing Mirror

You can use this method to put a frame around a mirror that is already attached to a wall or to frame a mirror before hanging it.

Putting a frame around an existing mirror.

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. Cut the corners on the frame square if using plinth blocks or at a 45 angle if mitered. Since even before the powder room remodel it seems like such an easy diy that practically anyone could do and makes such a dramatic difference. I have been wanting to frame my bathroom mirrors since well forever.

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. To adhere the wood to the mirror i used a liquid nail product that is specifically designed for mirrors. I didn t have clips on my mirror but did have a countertop on the bottom to work around i decided to make my boards overlap on top of the mirrror a good bit. Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard.

Measure the outside dimensions of the frame so it overlaps the mirror. Be sure to leave at least 2 of material to the outside of the frame so it can be properly joined in the corners. This method works for framing basic mirrors that don t have any kind of rim or frames around them already.