Let me tell you exactly how i did it.
Frame out builder mirror.
In order for the frame to mount flush against the wall a notch must be cut into the backside of the frame pieces.
Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard.
So i set off to find a solution to rid those clips and make my mirror pretty.
Here s a quick tutorial on how to frame a builder grade bathroom mirror.
I spent yesterday morning out in the garage finishing a project that has been on the to do list for years.
I like my fixtures hardware and flooring.
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.
Happy day to you dear friends.
Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain measurements specific to mirror being framed.
Luckily framing a mirror is a diy task even a novice can take on.
Once your frame dimensions are known cut the four sides 1 longer than that final size.
I like it all except i really don t like my builder grade mirrors.
You d think that the glue holding it in place plus the plastic.
How to frame out that builder s grade mirror the easy way.
How to frame a builder grade bathroom mirror for 25 or less with printable instructions.
My house is only 7 years old and not outdated.
Months and months ago i framed out the builder s grade mirror in our half bath.
Supplies needed affiliates links used.
Measure the thickness of the mirror and the bottom track if any.
1 3 boards to your.
I have no miter saw or box so i just figured i couldn t do it.
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.
Diy your bathroom mirror frame and turn your builder grade mirror into a beautiful design with less than 10 and 2 hours.
Matt and i knocked out this project in an afternoon and they really came out pretty professional looking.
I didn t cut anything at all i measured the mirror and headed to lowes.
I had seen it done countless times but know nothing about mitering.
Since our bathroom makeover was pretty budget friendly we decided to frame the vanity mirrors.
No frames no pizazz no nothing.
Maybe if you have a massive house budget.
I discussed in this post the different styles and ways you can go about framing in your builder basic mirror for cheap.
Those ubiquitous styles are known as builder s grade or builder s basic mirrors and they ve got the basic part right.
The weather was gorgeous and my kids were occupying themselves hallelujah.
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.
But with our budget we got ugly flat builder grade mirrors glued to the wall.