Frame Out Builder Mirror

Once your frame dimensions are known cut the four sides 1 longer than that final size.

Frame out builder mirror.

The builder s mirror is sitting right on the top of existing vanity backsplash and i m so afraid the workmen won t be able to save it but i m going to try to get them to save it for me so i can frame it. Maybe if you have a massive house budget. Since our bathroom makeover was pretty budget friendly we decided to frame the vanity mirrors. I didn t cut anything at all i measured the mirror and headed to lowes.

In order for the frame to mount flush against the wall a notch must be cut into the backside of the frame pieces. I discussed in this post the different styles and ways you can go about framing in your builder basic mirror for cheap. But with our budget we got ugly flat builder grade mirrors glued to the wall. So i set off to find a solution to rid those clips and make my mirror pretty.

The weather was gorgeous and my kids were occupying themselves hallelujah. Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain measurements specific to mirror being framed. You d think that the glue holding it in place plus the plastic. I like my fixtures hardware and flooring.

Luckily framing a mirror is a diy task even a novice can take on. I spent yesterday morning out in the garage finishing a project that has been on the to do list for years. No frames no pizazz no nothing. Removing them can be a nightmare and.

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. How to frame out that builder s grade mirror the easy way. Happy day to you dear friends. Months and months ago i framed out the builder s grade mirror in our half bath.

Supplies needed affiliates links used. My house is only 7 years old and not outdated. I had seen it done countless times but know nothing about mitering. Diy your bathroom mirror frame and turn your builder grade mirror into a beautiful design with less than 10 and 2 hours.

How to frame a builder grade bathroom mirror for 25 or less with printable instructions. 1 3 boards to your. The deeper of the two will be the depth of the notch. Those ubiquitous styles are known as builder s grade or builder s basic mirrors and they ve got the basic part right.

Is there a house anywhere that doesn t start out with an ugly builder grade bathroom mirror. Here s a quick tutorial on how to frame a builder grade bathroom mirror. I like it all except i really don t like my builder grade mirrors. Let me tell you exactly how i did it.

I have no miter saw or box so i just figured i couldn t do it. 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. And so my mirrors sat there.