A Cozy Farmhouse Bathroom Update

Framed Mirrors

The last thing I had a chance to do in here was to frame out the builder-grade mirrors.  This is such an easy project that adds a lot of character to a bathroom.  I purchased 1×4 MDF that was pre-primed, about $5 for each piece and I needed 6, three for each mirror (this bathroom has two separate sinks and mirrors which you might not be able to tell–sorry if that’s confusing!)

My rule is that if the cabinet is white, frame the mirror in white too.  If the cabinet is wood, frame the mirror in the same stain as the cabinet.  But it’s not a hard and fast rule, just one that might help you if you don’t know which to pick.

Step 1:  Measure and Cut

I measured the length and width of the mirrors and cut them, mitered at 45 degrees, to size.  You have to cut them with the mitered corners like this:  \_____/ and the long ends will be the measurement of the length and width.

Step 2:  Paint

Then I painted them before putting them up.  I didn’t have to paint the sides or back because the back was pre-primed in white and the sides were pretty much all covered and non-exposed.  Here’s a tip:  let the latex paint cure fully before touching them to each other (like when you carry them to the bathroom) because if the paint touches itself it will rip itself off.  Just speaking from experience, that’s all.

Step 3:  Attach

Finally I used Liquid Nails to attach them straight to the mirrors.  I lined up all the mitered corners and they fit so well that I didn’t even need to tape them to the wall or mirror while I waited for it to dry, except in once spot that wasn’t supported by the wall.  Once it was dry, I caulked the lines in the corners and touched up the paint.  That was it!