Framing a bathroom mirror

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Hi, my name is Faye. I have been wanting to fix the mirror in my bathroom, It has clip things holding it on or in place. I would like to put a frame around it but the clips are in the way. I was wondering if you can suggest what to do with it. The mirror is getting damaged as it it is too close to the bottom and I think it is getting water damaged. I would appreciate any advice on how I can make this mirror look attractive.
Cheers Faye

Sylvia Graham · Answer

It's real easy! Measure twice or more cut once.u need finishing nail,wood glue, crown molding, 4 corner wood squares, wood sealer

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Heres a post with the same question. See if these are any solutions for you. www.hometalk.com/diy/-51888887...

Amy Gill · Answer

If you use crown molding, and buy a cheap plastic miter box with a miter saw, it is easy to do. I used liquid nail to secure the framing to the mirror, the molding(the way it is made)fits easy over the mirror clips. Then I use wood glue and caulk to finish it up before painting or sealing it.  I also found that the pvc already white trim is best in high moisture  areas.

Candy · Answer

There was a post on here last week I think about how she framed her bathroom mirror.  She used large metal washers over the screws after taking off the plastic clips. She framed her mirror with regular think (in width) boards and stained them. Crown molding would work great too. Or regular molding, which is usually less expensive.

Carolyn Melo · Answer

We framed mirrors in all our bathrooms  using small tiles.  There is a product called SimpleMat which is available in home improvement stores.  You cut it in strips and stick on the mirror, then remove the protective layer (think double sided tape).  We chose small mosaic square tiles and adjusted the spacing so we did not have to cut the tiles.    We did 3 mirrors in place (hanging on the wall) and two lying flat, then lifted them into position.  Easy and looks great.

Mde11061225 · Answer

If you are framing the mirror why not just hang it with a wire on back and not use the clips at all?

William · Answer

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Linda kelley · Answer

What would be pretty is to buy some pretty mosaic tiles and create a frame right onto the mirror with them....if you get the mosaic glass small squares...you could do like 3 inches all around the mirror in them..it will add so much sparkle

KS · Answer

We made a frame then attached it to the mirror using Velcro. If we can vet decide to change paint color; easy on, easy off

J747725427 · Answer

Those clips along with adhesive are what's holding your mirror up. I would remove it all together and then install a mirror with frame that you like..

Trudy · Answer

I did this by chiseling a little space out of the back of your framing wood.  Just measure to figure out where you need to chisel and make it a little bigger in case your measurements aren't perfect.  Or, if your wood is soft just lay your wood in place and push on the wood where the clip is, then look on the back and there may be a mark.

Ellie · Answer

At HD you can buy the frame material that go around doors with corner blocks this way you don't have to mitre the corners, install with good glue for wood and glass.  The chances are that the mirror is being held up with Mirror mastic and clips for extra safety, that is what many builders do.  To check tak the clips off and see if the mirror comes forward, if not then there is mastic behind the mirror.  If no mastic, just router out the wood where the clips are.  If you have to use clips find some that are flat and not as large as the plastic ones.  Hope this helps.

Pamela Robertson Pullmann · Answer

I would use some thin, lightweight board (luan?) and make a frame. Then seal the wood with a water repellent sealer. Then I would get some glass mosaic tiles and tile the board - just do one row or cover the entire surface - whatever tickles your fancy. The frame should be light enough to be attached with heavy duty Velcro or glue them in place. 
Good luck.

Mary · Answer

get wainscoting trim

Chris · Answer

I was thinking of doing this with my bathroom mirrors using the stick on mosaic tiles that are popular now. But I was told I still needed to grout them-is this true?

Robin · Answer

White molding to frame it, use liquid nail to adhere it. White mdf corner medallions, use liquid nail to adhere. Hint: Corner medallions eliminate the need to mitre the wood. White molding eliminates need to paint! See post on my page, I just did this

Gracie · Answer

If you don't want to go the DIY route, there is a company called MirrorMates. I've used their products and they are easy to use.

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