DIY Frame your Bathroom Mirror

Again, Pintrest inspired project number 2...

We have your typical standard boring bathroom mirror in our master bathroom.  I was browsing around Pintrest a few weeks ago and found a nice easy solution to updating the bathroom mirror and we thought; what the heck let's give it a shot!  ;-)

Just like the first project, there are things that I would do a little differently but overall I am very happy with the way it turned out. 

Here's what we started with:

Project Items Used:

Chop Saw for trimming the molding

4 pieces of Molding (less than $40)

Liquid Nails/for Mirrors / 1 tube (around $5)

Painters tape

Project Costs:

Around $45

Time:

Start to Finish: less than 2 hours not including time to set

Step 1:

Measure your mirror and wood and cut the edges at a 45% angle

Step 2:

Line the back side of the cut molding with Liquid Nails.  We used the Liquid Nails made for Mirrors on this project.  We were very generous with the application.  So generous in fact, we actually experience some run off and had to clean up our mess.  Tip, just be mindful of how close you apply the liquid nails to the edge of your molding.

Step 3:

Apply the molding to the mirror.  You will have to push on it and hold it into place for several minutes on each piece.  Repeat the process insuring that your edges are connecting correctly.

Step 4:

Take your painters tape and tape the corners together and the middle piece of your molding to ensure that molding sets correctly.  You will need to let this set for a few hours before removing the tape.  (Plenty of time to start a new project!)  ;-)

After a few hours, remove the tape and you have your new framed bathroom mirror! 

I have to say this is such an improvement to our old mirror!  We still have many many projects to go but this is one more step in the right direction.  Now we just need to replace our lights above the mirror!  :-) 

Lessons Learned:

1.  Don't apply liquid nails too close to the edge of the molding.

2.  Ensure your edges match up close to perfect. ( this is really hard and we are still trying to master this one)

Good Luck from Amanda and Ben!