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DIY Framed Floor Mirror

October 23, 2013

diy wood framed floor mirror
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:
framed floor mirror before and after

Simply remove the original frame and add some 1×6’s and 1×2’s to create a new chunkier wood frame:
wood framed floor mirror details
Here you can see the original decorative frame and the new pine frame:
wood framed floor mirror before and after
It makes a perfect full length mirror in our bedroom as well as reflects tons of light:
wood framed floor mirror
wood frame with metallic detail on mirrormitered wood frame for mirror
How to make a wood frame floor mirror:

1. Remove the existing frame all except the smallest inner portion:
how to make a wood frame for an existing mirror
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:
making pocket holes in mitered board
And make 3 pocketholes:

pocket holes in mitered board
4. Join the four corners using glue and screws to construct the frame:

assemble wood frame with mitered corners
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:

add trim to wood frame
7. Sand frame.
8. Place frame right side down and center mirror right side down on frame.
Predrill countersink holes around perimeter of mirror:

attach mirror to wood frame
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:
mirror with inner metallic portion
9. Screw mirror into new frame through original inner frame portion using 1 1/4″ wood screws:
attaching mirror to new frame
10. Stain with Minwax (3 parts golden oak, 1 part provincial):

apply stain to wood frame
Thanks Kristen, your mirror now has a new home.

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  1. Inspire Me Heather says

    October 23, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Your frame looks great – I like that it's chunky. Nice job Jaime (and great score)!

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  2. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    October 23, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    that is awesome!!!! love it- can you make me one! 😉

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  3. Okio B Designs says

    October 23, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Your mirror came out beautifully! I need a size like that for our livingroom. Anything to make it look bigger.

    Jeanine

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  4. [email protected] says

    October 23, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Looks great, Jaime!

    Reply
  5. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    This looks so great – I love the frame!

    Reply
  6. Melissa Viscount says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    You 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

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