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by Suzie August 8, 2011

DIY Framed Bathroom Mirror

I’m working on updating our downstairs half bathroom.  We had just a simple builder grade mirror and I wanted to give it more of a custom feel.  I love the look of framed mirrors in the bathroom like this one from Pottery Barn, but the price tag: not so much.

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1×4 boards (enough to border your mirror)
  • liquid nails
  • paint
  • chair rail moulding for the top (optional)
  • miter saw (I use this one and highly recommend it)
  • spackle (can be found here)

Measure your mirror to determine the dimensions and cut your boards accordingly.  I decided not to miter this time because I wanted it to be “seamless” around the mirror.

I also added some chair rail trim to the top to give it a finished look.  Use your liquid nails to attach it.

Flip everything over and paint the back of the boards.  You’ll want to do this because the backs will show in the reflection of the mirror.

Using the Liquid Nails, glue it to the mirror and let it dry.  Liquid Nails is some powerful stuff, so you don’t need to wait too long. I think I waited about 30 minutes.

Fill in all of your holes with spackle and give it a good sanding. Then just tape your edges and paint away!

Total cost:

  • Chair Rail Moulding: $3.95
  • 1x4s: $6.96
  • Liquid Nails: $3.97
  • paint (already had)
  • spackle (already head)
    =$14.88

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  1. Katie

    August 8, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Love this! I’ve been searching for an inexpensive way to jazz up the spare bathroom—this is it! Thank you!

  2. hikergirl

    August 8, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    I love the finished look and the price!

  3. Heather

    August 9, 2011 at 2:09 am

    I love this idea, but I’m a bit confused. What nail holes are you patching if this was all glued together?

    • Suzie

      August 9, 2011 at 2:30 pm

      Hi Heather –
      The holes I’m patching are just imperfections in the wood because I wanted a smooth finish without any knotholes.

      • Heather

        August 9, 2011 at 5:09 pm

        Ok, thanks for clarifying. I thought I missed something. I can’t wait to try this!

  4. Catie

    August 9, 2011 at 4:59 am

    Nice job Suzie. It looks great!! : )

    Stop by and check out my first piece of painted furniture. I’m really please with how it turned out.

    ~ Catie

    http://catiescorner2.blogspot.com/2011/08/i-did-it.html

  5. Jonelle Wiley

    August 9, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    You did a great job and for so cheap. I need to do this like to every bathroom mirror in my new house. Great tip to on painting the back of the boards. Could you imagine how disappointing it would have been to realize that after liquid nails! LOL!!

  6. Shelley

    August 10, 2011 at 1:42 am

    This looks so great!!! I actually did the same thing in two of our bathrooms! I love that it makes such a huge impact for not a lotta buck 😀

    Wanted to say thank you for your sweet comment, and that I’m LOVING your blog. I’m your newest follower!

    Shelley
    http://www.westermanfam.blogspot.com

  7. Ginger

    August 10, 2011 at 5:26 am

    I want to do this in our bathroom. Thanks for the great tutorial. 🙂 Would love to have you link this up to my {wow me} wednesday link party going on right now over on my blog. Hope to see you there. {I’m a new follower, too.} Cute blog!

    Ginger
    gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com

  8. Kelli

    August 10, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    Thanks for your comment and for following me! I love all your stuff!

  9. Sonya

    August 10, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    Hey! One of my biggest pet peeves is the boring mirrors builders install in bathrooms. This is such a great, simple solution! And at such a great price! Thanks for showing us the how-to.

  10. Amanda

    August 10, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    Great job! I did something similar in our master bathroom, but yours looks quicker!
    Stop by and check it out some time!
    Thanks,
    Amanda
    http://www.theivycottageblog.blogspot.com

  11. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime

    August 13, 2011 at 5:34 am

    I pinned this on Pinterest, posted on my FB, and featured in my blog. Thanks for linking up at Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop 🙂

  12. Rachelle Falcon

    August 15, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    Love this! I wish we could do this in our current home- it would really add some nice architectural detail. But we’re renting so maybe in our next house! Following you back!

  13. debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/

    August 17, 2011 at 12:54 am

    Great job on the bathroom. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party. Hope to see you again weekly.

  14. PJ

    August 17, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    The transformation is incredible! Thank you for posting the step-by-step!

    I’m your newest follower.

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