Diy Barn Wood Mirror Frame

Check out our simple diy barn wood mirror frame project we did this weekend.

Diy barn wood mirror frame. Love it as much as i do. Mirror mirror on the wall. However this method can be used with any wood type of at least 3 4 thickness including ornate trims. So easy and can be completed in a single day and you get a lot bang for a little buck.

A plain basic full length mirror that s doing nothing for your home decor game. With this size i knew i wanted to frame it with 1x4 for good proportions. You may have seen my diy barn wood mirror frame project online several places. Cut the 1 x 2 down to 4 1 2 to use as a frame hanger.

We already knew where our studs were located because the mirror clips were. In this case the mirror was 84 x 36. Where did the salvaged wood parts come fr. Step 3 for the sides i held up a 1 x 4 next to the bottom.

Here s how to make the diy wood framed mirror. You will want to measure the length and width of the mirror and then cut the wood a little shorter so that the mirror can sit behind it without showing the edges. Step 1 make sure to locate your studs. This diy wood framed mirror was so easy to put together i love how it turned out and it was inexpensive to boot.

Because of the overall style of the bathroom squared cedar was selected as the frame material. Diy barn wood mirror frame. You re in luck because my friend emily from merrypad a diy source of crafty home inspiration has written up a how to for those of us who simply have to have this mirror for ourselves. I have a router attachment for my dremel tool and that is what i will use to cut the grove for the mirror or glass i just need to buy the proper bit.

2 2 5 7. Nov 16 2011 see this beautifully rustic barnwood framed mirror. Fence picket boards we used 3 from home depot or lowes. Affiliate links are provided below.

Instructions from the three pieces of barnwood cut using the miter saw 1 2 3 7 pieces to go down the sides. Start by determining the size of the existing mirror as well as the new frame. It s time to step it up buttercup and give this mirror a makeover. Step 2 then we placed the piece of wood against the mirror over the clips and marked where i would need to carve out.

I think my measurements of the inside wood pieces ended up being close to 47 1 4 and 11 1 2. It has been linked at saw hub as 27 fun diy bandsaw projects you can start today and was chosen to be featured at top reveal on top 17 diy woodworking projects anyone can do even you please note that this. Using the miter saw cut 45 angles at each end of all four pieces. In this diy post i ll show you how to build a rustic wooden mirror frame.

Materials needed full length leaner mirror mine measured 60 x 18 inches here s a smaller option from wal mart and a larger option from wal. Easy diy reclaimed wood frame on a builders grade mirror i would love to tell you all a romantic story of how we were taking a lazy sunday afternoon drive through the country to see the beautiful autumn foliage and just happened upon a farm having a barn sale with country treasures galore including the most awesome. Curtis on mar 08 2012.