How To Frame Out That Builder’s Grade Mirror…the Easy Way!

by Sabrina

Most of us have them and very few of us do anything to them! If you’re tired of looking at your old, boring, frame-less mirror consider sprucing it up yourself before purchasing a new one.

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You ask, what’s the easy solution? – no miter saw cuts!…those 45 degree angle cuts can be tricky if you haven’t mastered it yet. It also makes all the difference for a frustrating-free project…ahhh!

Here are the materials you need:

four corner blocks in pine (3″x3″)

molding, I used baseboard trim (5/8×2″ – 1/2×8″)

thumbtacks

glue (PL or Liquid Nails will adhere to a mirror)

First step: Measure your mirror! You need to figure out what size to cut your moldings. Don’t forget to take into consideration the four corners blocks will take up 3 inches of your total length in each corner.

Step 2: Paint & decorate your molding as you like.

I painted our molding white and used thumbtacks to spruce it up. Upholstery nails would have worked better if you wanted to hammer them in but I really didn’t feel like stumping my thumb that day! Being a little crazy, I snapped off the pins of the thumbtack and glued them on. For a more evenly spaced look, I used a ruler to help me set them 1 inch apart.

Step 3: Put it all together! You may need a helping hand for this part. Use your glue and begin by placing one of your corners on first.

Make sure you hold in place for a minute or two to ensure it dries in proper position. Next glue on the molding.

Step 4: When your top piece of molding if finally in place and everything is glued, secure with painter’s tape. Let it dry for the reminder of the day!

Check out Pink Little Notebook's post for further details!

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Alma on Aug 10, 2017

Yes, what did you do about the mirror clips??

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Dot on Jun 18, 2019

My mirror is flush with top of vanity and flush on each side wall.. How would I be able to do this.. Is it all just glued on top of mirror?

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Missy on Jun 18, 2019

Where can I purchase an inexpensive mirror ?

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Kerrie on Jun 18, 2019

Thanks for the post, this is exactly what I needed to update our MB mirrors to complete the look of our remodel! Thanks so much for the great tips!!!

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Cha34008789 on Sep 16, 2020

I will try this with my mirror.

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