Putting A Frame Around An Existing Mirror

Determine trim style and positioning of trim around mirror to obtain measurements specific to mirror being framed.

Putting a frame around an existing mirror.

Be sure to leave at least 2 of material to the outside of the frame so it can be properly joined in the corners. Use measurements to cut lengths of primed mdf baseboard. 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. 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.

These types of mirrors are also known as floating mirrors or construction ready mirrors. This method works for framing basic mirrors that don t have any kind of rim or frames around them already. 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. Cut the corners on the frame square if using plinth blocks or at a 45 angle if mitered.

Measure the outside dimensions of the frame so it overlaps the 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. I have been wanting to frame my bathroom mirrors since well forever.