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.

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. To adhere the wood to the mirror i used a liquid nail product that is specifically designed for mirrors. 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.

Be sure to leave at least 2 of material to the outside of the frame so it can be properly joined in the corners. 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. Measure the outside dimensions of the frame so it overlaps the mirror. I have been wanting to frame my bathroom mirrors since well forever.

Cut the corners on the frame square if using plinth blocks or at a 45 angle if mitered. Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard. 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.