Make a Mirror Frame for the Bathroom (On a Budget!)

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Learn how to frame a mirror the easy way – you only need basic woodworking skills to accomplish this project.

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Skills Required: Beginner.

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Gather These Supplies

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Before you build the frame:

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This is the 1”x4”x8’ barnwood we bought from Home Depot.

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Make a Mirror Frame for the Bathroom (On a Budget!)

Learn how to frame a mirror the easy way – you only need basic woodworking skills to accomplish this project.

Skills Required: Beginner.

You need to know how to use a miter saw and a Kreg Jig, The rest is pretty simple if you have knowledge of basic tools.

Gather These Supplies

- faux barnwood - wood board - wood screws - Kreg Jig screws - Wood glue - hanger loops

Before you build the frame:

If you don’t have your mirror hung, you’ll need the spring loaded mirror clips, the six 2 1/2″ wood screws, and the stud finder.

If you don’t have your mirror hung, you’ll need the spring loaded mirror clips, the six 2 1/2″ wood screws, and the stud finder.

This is the 1”x4”x8’ barnwood we bought from Home Depot.

We needed three pieces to make the frame.

You'll use a miter saw to cut according to the cut list on the blog!

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