How to add a wood frame to a large mirror.
Before we moved my old neighbor had done a full home renovation and decided she didn’t need this large framed wall mirror anymore, my luck since I knew I could use it in our new home.
The frame was fine but I wanted a more rustic look:
Simply remove the original frame and add some 1×6’s and 1×2’s to create a new chunkier wood frame:
Here you can see the original decorative frame and the new pine frame:
It makes a perfect full length mirror in our bedroom as well as reflects tons of light:
How to make a wood frame floor mirror:
1. Remove the existing frame all except the smallest inner portion:
2. Cut 1x6s to length for the four sides mitering the corners at 45 degrees.
3. Using a Kreg jig insert the mitered edge (both edges of the long pieces) into the jig:
And make 3 pocketholes:
4. Join the four corners using glue and screws to construct the frame:
5. The cut the four outer 1×2 edge pieces to length using a 45 degree miter on both ends.
6. Attach to frame flush to back using glue and finish nails:
7. Sand frame.
8. Place frame right side down and center mirror right side down on frame.
Predrill countersink holes around perimeter of mirror:
Remember I kept the inner portion of the original frame intact which gives you a place to screw the old frame into the new frame:
9. Screw mirror into new frame through original inner frame portion using 1 1/4″ wood screws:
10. Stain with Minwax (3 parts golden oak, 1 part provincial):
Thanks Kristen, your mirror now has a new home.
Inspire Me Heather says
October 23, 2013 at 10:44 AMYour frame looks great – I like that it's chunky. Nice job Jaime (and great score)!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
October 23, 2013 at 12:12 PMthat is awesome!!!! love it- can you make me one! 😉
Okio B Designs says
October 23, 2013 at 1:05 PMYour mirror came out beautifully! I need a size like that for our livingroom. Anything to make it look bigger.
Jeanine
Korrie@RedHenHome says
October 23, 2013 at 1:49 PMLooks great, Jaime!
Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says
October 23, 2013 at 7:56 PMThis looks so great – I love the frame!
Melissa Viscount says
October 29, 2013 at 1:04 AMYou did a great job on the mirror, Jaime! I have a mirror on a stand that will not stay in place and I keep meaning to take the mirror off and turn it into a floor mirror. This gives me a good place to start! Thanks for the inspiration. I would love it if you linked up your wood framed mirror at the Link it or Lump It Link Party this week. http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/2013/10/features-and-link-it-or-lump-it-link.html