Step 2 then we placed the piece of wood against the mirror over the clips and marked where i would need to carve out.
Diy barn wood mirror frame.
We already knew where our studs were located because the mirror clips were.
Fence picket boards we used 3 from home depot or lowes.
Step 3 for the sides i held up a 1 x 4 next to the bottom.
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.
Curtis on mar 08 2012.
Diy barn wood mirror frame.
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.
Start by determining the size of the existing mirror as well as the new frame.
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.
Where did the salvaged wood parts come fr.
Mirror mirror on the wall.
Instructions from the three pieces of barnwood cut using the miter saw 1 2 3 7 pieces to go down the sides.
Using the miter saw cut 45 angles at each end of all four pieces.
I think my measurements of the inside wood pieces ended up being close to 47 1 4 and 11 1 2.
Check out our simple diy barn wood mirror frame project we did this weekend.
A plain basic full length mirror that s doing nothing for your home decor game.
So easy and can be completed in a single day and you get a lot bang for a little buck.
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.
Step 1 make sure to locate your studs.
Mirror sold in walmart stores.
In this case the mirror was 84 x 36.
Nov 16 2011 see this beautifully rustic barnwood framed mirror.
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.
Love it as much as i do.
This diy wood framed mirror was so easy to put together i love how it turned out and it was inexpensive to boot.
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.
With this size i knew i wanted to frame it with 1x4 for good proportions.
Great job i want to make some picture frames and a mirror frame from barn wood and found your site through google.
It s time to step it up buttercup and give this mirror a makeover.
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.
2 2 5 7.
Because of the overall style of the bathroom squared cedar was selected as the frame material.
Here s how to make the diy wood framed mirror.
However this method can be used with any wood type of at least 3 4 thickness including ornate trims.