How to ADD A FRAME to your BIG BUILDER MIRROR | Easy DIY

How to frame out to your huge builder mirror easily. Save money over the mirror kits sold online and it will look just just as good and be just as durable.
We looked into the peel & stick mirror frames and they were very expensive. The hardest part of this project was the painting. You could also opt to do a stain instead of paint. In the end we saved a lot and love the look.
Below you will find the list of items used to make this frame for our bathroom mirror.
- Pre-Primed 1x4 Pine Boards - homedepot.sjv....
- Miter Saw or Hand Saw
- Handheld Sander or Sandpaper
- Caulking Gun. Scroll to the bottom if you are interested in the Ryobi in the video
- Painters Tape
- Paint of your choice
- Polyurethane Spray Coating - amzn.to/30Aqiz7
- Loctite PL 530 - homedepot.sjv....
This Ryobi Caulking Gun seems laughable or like a waste of money, but it has gotten a ton of use around here and is well worth the $40 spent on it. ($50 at the time of this video but it goes on sale often) homedepot.sjv.... or you can find it on Amazon amzn.to/3d2Nv1J
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[@MariMari-vq8hl]

Love the straight edge idea vs having to cut angles with a miter. Looks doable for me. Thank you!

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

You’re welcome.

[@user-zz8fc2uv8r]

Thanks you answered my question to my issue

[@ptagle6144]

Thanks for this video. Gave me confidence for doing this myself. I also like the straight edge idea! Thank you.

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

You are so welcome!

[@RobertGilliamHurwitzNeal]

PS: can’t wait to do this. I hate sheet mirror but you’re exactly right that it’s glued and a nightmare to replace. The frame you did here makes ALL the difference!

[@sleeeee]

I wish I saw this before starting my project! I had to repaint the underside of the frame cause the reflection 🫣

[@chrisby911]

Very good details. Especially the part about the silver thing at the bottom of the mirror. Yours looks beautiful!

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

Thank you

[@phariz1022]

Awesome job

[@wendysilvernell3147]

Where did you use the caulk?

[@ericaguy3979]

Super cute!

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

Thanks!

[@genebelledulay3593]

My mirror has those bulky mirror clips that won’t allow the wood to lay flat. What’s the solution?

[@iridianarm4373]

I have the same bulky clips. Any solutions would be appreciated.

[@kerirobicheaux6629]

@@iridianarm4373 Get a dremel and take out the area where the clips are. Drill a space for them. Mark it first to make sure you are in the correct spot. Then it will fit over the clips.

[@RobertGilliamHurwitzNeal]

Hi LTT, looking at your pretty tile floor. We have not so pretty ceramic flooring. Not awful just not nice. We’re definitely replacing it in the public spaces but in the baths and laundry of love to duplicate that look. I’ve seen stencils but worry about overspray and smears. Also, what paint and prep might I need so it adheres long term? Would you feel like doing a vid trying one out. You seem to have the steps down-pat when it comes to dressing things up and I’d love to leave the awful tile replacement project to the areas where there’s no option. Thoughts??

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

Thanks for the compliments :) We have never done any tile painting, but I have heard cutting edge stencils makes a good product.

[@zairapinto1704]

My medicine cabinets and mirror are in the same position as yours, my question is when you open the door of the medicine cabinet doesn’t get block by the wooden frame?

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

It’s doesn’t. We made sure before starting all of the work though. We just cut a piece and put it there to see how much clearance there would be.

[@susangray6259]

Great, easy simple video!!

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@user-zz8fc2uv8r]

Hi so I wouldn’t need to cut anything at 45 degrees angle? Which I don’t have a saw.

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

We did straight cuts and preferred the way they looked to the 45 degree angle

[@heidismith6148]

I have clips, dont know what to do 😢

[@jbl9694]

Do you need to put caulk where the mirror meets the bottom frame? To prevent water from going in between?

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

We did not do this and didn’t have any issues with water.

[@wendysilvernell3147]

What color paint did you use?

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

This is Sherwin Williams Outerspace

[@charlesanthony5907]

Do you get the wood cut to the exact mirror size or do you add an extra inch to the length of all sides?

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

Added about 1/2” on each side.

[@gustavoandrespinzonlandaza5015]

How did you fix the mirror to the wall? Did you use the same product?

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

The mirror was already in the house when we moved in

[@usernameyoutube3257]

Was the adhesive placed on the mirror?

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

No it was only applied to the back of the wood

[@michellekl]

Does the adhesive dry clear or if you happen to get some near the edges, will you see it in the reflection? Beautiful bathroom & excellent job on the mirror. It is a more simple way of cutting but it looks way more modern than a mitered cut mirror frame.

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

Hi! Sorry I didn’t see this sooner. It’s not clear so you have to try to stay away from the edges. We did get some near the edges and you can see it in the reflection but it’s not too bad.

[@jo0mee]

What kind of wood did you get? I did this and my wood got all bowed and I wasn’t able to glue it to the mirror. The end were not flush with the mirror.

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

These were pre primed pine 1x4 sometimes it takes 45 minutes at Lowe’s at Home Depot to find boards that are straight. I do find the preprimed boards tend to be more straight.

[@impolw22]

What color is that paint?

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

This is Outerspace by Sherwin Williams.

[@LuisUgarteUSA]

Can I then remove the wood from the mirror easily, once was glue with nail liquid?

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

No you can’t. Once they are glued they are there to stay

[@925imperial]

Does the silver trim make the wood at the bottom of the mirror stick out further than the other 3 pieces?

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

It did not on mine.

[@1965jai]

Nice video. Can I ask what's the purpose of the poly spray?

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

Since it was going to get wet potentially from out faucets we added it for extra protection from moisture. Our faucets are higher up than most since we have elevated sinks.

[@basatejaz6469]

Can’t see what’s going on

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

sorry this was the only angle to to take this video. We did the same process in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGmwiX6PaK9-q7s you may find it easier to view.

[@travis7904]

Don't you think mitered corners would have given it a better and more professional look?

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

I don’t mind the edges. Since this wood isn’t the cheapest we didn’t want to risk messing it up. Learning more as we go. Our other 2 mirrors we still need to frame out he might do miters.

[@tannytate1]

I don't like mitered edges on a mirror. I find this way looks way more modern/contemporary. Depends what look you're going for I guess.

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

@@tannytate1 agree, we actually really like non mitered look, so we just did another mirror also with straight cuts.

[@spicygal07]

I love straight cuts too... looks modern and sleek. And also, quite easy for a beginner..

[@alocin110]

Don't know WTF he is doing.

[@moderngreyfarmhouse]

thanks for the comment

[@Itmovesme1]

dude cool it the music on your next video, rather here you talk about what your doing...