Framing Mirrors

Materials you’ll need

Materials you’ll need
  • Moulding of your choice (in this project we used Base 632 Espresso on a 30”x40” mirror)
  • 1.5” finishing nails
  • Contractor’s adhesive
  • Color-matched painter’s putty
  • First, choose the moulding that works best for the size of mirror you’ll be framing. A large mirror might look best with a wide-base moulding, while a smaller mirror might be best with a casing material.
  • Choose a color that works well with your room and provides a nice accent to the mirror.
  • Get enough moulding material to ensure you have full pieces for each length you’ll need for the mirror.

Measure

Measure
  • Measure the outside dimensions of the mirror carefully and miter-cut the moulding to fit exactly.

Assemble

Assemble
  • Glue the pieces, place them around the mirror and tack them with finishing nails.
  • Carefully fill the nail holes and mitered corners with a little color-matched painter’s putty and you’re done!

Success!

Success!
  • Once you complete your first project, you just might be inspired to frame all the other mirrors in your house. Or make a frame on a wall and paint the inside
    with chalkboard paint for a fun creative wall. And with so many options for styles and colors, you’ll love the results.