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DIY Paint Stick Frame

November 1, 2017

paint stick frame

Paint sticks are both economical and easy to work with so I decided to revamp the mirrors in our Master Bedroom and made these paint stick frames.

paint stick frame chevron detail

The pattern possibilities are endless so I used the width of the frame (3 1/2″) to determine a chevron pattern of sorts and just keep cutting and adding pieces until it was all filled in.

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paint stick frame

Below are the steps to make this paint stick frame.  You can find basic rectangular mirrors and make your own beautiful frame using paint sticks.

Supplies:

  • 1×4 pine board
  • 7/8″ flat moulding
  • paint stir sticks
  • 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws
  • wood glue
  • drill & bits
  • miter saw
  • band saw, scroll saw or handsaw
  • carpenters speed square
  • pencil & measuring tape
  • pin nailer & 5/8″ pin nails
  • paint & paintbrush
  • sander
  • stain & cloth
  • wipe on poly & cloth
  • mirror
  • mirror clips
  • hanging wire

paint stick frame step 1

Step 1: Build the frame using 1×4 boards.  Cut the horizontal boards 1″ narrower than your mirror width.  Cut the vertical boards 6″ longer than your mirror height.  Attach using wood glue and 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws.  Then attach 7/8″ flat moulding to exterior and interior edges, keeping it flush to back side, to create a lip.

paint stick frame step 1 detail

Step 1 detail:  See how the flat moulding creates a lip edge just the perfect thickness of the paint sticks.

paint stick frame step 2

Step 2: Determine your pattern / design and start cutting paint sticks to fit.  I started in the corners and made 45 degree cuts, marking each paint stick with a number then using a speed square to draw the cut line.  I suggest a band saw, scroll saw or handsaw to make these small cuts.

paint stick frame step 3

Step 3: Attach each paint stick piece to the frame using wood glue and 5/8″ pin nails.  If you do any amount of small woodcraft I highly suggest the Makita pin nailer, it’s a game changer.

paint stick frame step 4

Step 4: Paint the frame your desired color.  I used DecoArt Americana Decor satin enamel in dark denim.  Be sure to paint the inside edge on the backside especially if you are planning to frame a mirror (the mirror will reflect any unfinished wood).  Sand to distress paint and smooth edges of paint sticks.  The paint sticks I purchased weren’t completely flat, some were cupping but that actually worked to my advantage because when I went to sand everything smooth it only enhance the pattern.

paint stick frame step 4 comparison

Step 5: Apply stain to sanded frame.  I used Minwax Early American.

paint stick frame step 6

Step 6: To seal the frame and enhance the wood grain I applied a generous amount of Minwax wipe on poly in clear satin.

paint stick frame step 7

Step 7:  Attach the mirror to the backside of the frame using mirror clips.   Be sure your mirror is completely centered.  Add a hanging wire.

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  1. Michelle says

    January 17, 2018 at 8:43 PM

    I’m looking at ideas to decorate and or frame a mirror it has no wall space that it’s hanging on. What can I use that will stick straight to a mirror

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    • Jaime says

      January 18, 2018 at 6:15 AM

      Wood will stick to a mirror if you use the proper adhesive. Try mirror mastic or construction adhesive.

      Reply

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