Frame Out Builder Mirror

I like it all except i really don t like my builder grade mirrors.

Frame out builder mirror.

Those ubiquitous styles are known as builder s grade or builder s basic mirrors and they ve got the basic part right. I didn t cut anything at all i measured the mirror and headed to lowes. I like my fixtures hardware and flooring. Once your frame dimensions are known cut the four sides 1 longer than that final size.

No frames no pizazz no nothing. Luckily framing a mirror is a diy task even a novice can take on. Matt and i knocked out this project in an afternoon and they really came out pretty professional looking. Let me tell you exactly how i did it.

But with our budget we got ugly flat builder grade mirrors glued to the wall. The deeper of the two will be the depth of the notch. So i set off to find a solution to rid those clips and make my mirror pretty. Measure the thickness of the mirror and the bottom track if any.

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. How to frame a builder grade bathroom mirror for 25 or less with printable instructions. Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard. 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.

Supplies needed affiliates links used. 1 3 boards to your. 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. I spent yesterday morning out in the garage finishing a project that has been on the to do list for years.

Since our bathroom makeover was pretty budget friendly we decided to frame the vanity mirrors. I have no miter saw or box so i just figured i couldn t do it. Diy your bathroom mirror frame and turn your builder grade mirror into a beautiful design with less than 10 and 2 hours. Happy day to you dear friends.

I discussed in this post the different styles and ways you can go about framing in your builder basic mirror for cheap. Here s a quick tutorial on how to frame a builder grade bathroom mirror. In order for the frame to mount flush against the wall a notch must be cut into the backside of the frame pieces. Months and months ago i framed out the builder s grade mirror in our half bath.

My house is only 7 years old and not outdated. You d think that the glue holding it in place plus the plastic. Removing them can be a nightmare and. The weather was gorgeous and my kids were occupying themselves hallelujah.

Is there a house anywhere that doesn t start out with an ugly builder grade bathroom mirror. Maybe if you have a massive house budget. And so my mirrors sat there.