Hey there! I just put together this mirror in about an hour and it only cost me $15!
I love the simplicity to it! Here’s how you can make your own:)
DIY Mirror
I purchased this Mainstay door mirror from Wal-Mart for $5. I had to do a little demolition on the cheap, plastic trim that was glued to it.
I started by ripping off the paper backing.
I then used a utility knife to cut the glue (it seemed to be close to a hot glue consistency). Make sure that you cut where the glue and the trim meet.
Now this is the part that is very important. The trim will come off very easily and without cracking the mirror if you pull it away from the mirror. Do NOT try to bend it away from the mirror from front to back. Just pull it away.
After I removed the trim I cleaned the mirror with a little Windex:)
Now for the frame:
If you have never owned a saw, this is the perfect tool for you to purchase!
It will make this project so easy and it is the perfect starter saw if you are interested in building!
I purchased 2 1×4 white wood boards and cut down 4 pieces with 45 degree angles at each end to build the frame.
2 @ 48″ (long point to long point)
2 @ 1 7 1/4″ (long point to long point)
This was the fun part for me because it was soooo easy:) I flipped the boards over so that the bad sides were showing and glued the frame together with Gorilla Glue wood glue. To keep them together while the dried, I used my staple gun (purchased years ago at Hobby Lobby). It worked like a charm!
After the glue was dry, I flipped the frame over and stained it with Rust-Oleum dark walnut stain. I let one coat sit for about 10 minutes!
For the final step, I attached the mirror to the back of the frame with Liquid Nails (I applied the liquid nails to the back of the frame (edges closest to the middle) and laid the mirror on top of it). A little goes a long way.
I decided to prop it up next to my Pottery Barn Inspired Media Console🙂
I just love easy and cheap projects! $15 and 1 hour for a decorative mirror is a steal:) And the versatility is endless! I would love one hanging on a wall in my house or even over my mantle!
If you love this I would LOVE your pins;)
Thank you:)
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Ashley
I have one of those mirrors and the frame FELL off so I was going to pitch it….Then I saw this blog post and figured I’m already a 1/4 way to a beautiful mirror! Thanks for the great idea. 🙂
Sweet! I used the same little miter saw to cut all of the millwork when I fixed up my kitchen.
: )
Julie M.
I LOVE this!! Did anyone put a clear coat over the stain or you don’t have to??
Thanks!!
OK, moved into a rental several months ago and unpacked everything…except one of these mirrors. Realized in the past several weeks that I don’t have a floor length mirror and have been meaning to unpack it. NOW I’m really motivated to do it!!! AND it’s an excuse to use my Kreg jig and pewter glaze that I have on hand. Yeah!
Love it and TFS, Ashley!
This looks fantastic! I would really like to do this project, I have the same mirror that you started with:) I just had one quick question, the length for the top and bottom of the frame is indicated at 7 1/4″(long end to long end) but that seems a little short, I just wanted to double check that that is the correct dimension before cutting my wood. Thanks for your help!
Hi Anne! Thank you do much for catching that! It should read 17 1/4″!!
Thank you so much! I am so excited to make this frame!
I’ve been trying to figure out how to gussy up one of those cheapo mirrors to hang on the back of my bathroom door for a couple years now. That is the LAST piece of my bathroom remodel. I’ll be painting the frame a glossy red to go with the other accents in my black/white/red bathroom. Can’t wait to get it done now! Thanks!
Lovely just what I was looking for.Thanks to the author for taking his time on this one.
Have a cheapie mirror hanging in the bathroom. Have the stain from the centerpiece with the bottles that was my first project from you all! Off to HD tomorrow, just checked availability and they have alot at my store. Thanks for the tip. Darling!
GENIUS !! I love this idea ! totally trying it out 🙂
Natalie
I love everything y’all do on this blog. I would love to start building, ( I already craft / paint simple things now, but there is only so much you can do if you refuse to build). How did you get started? Are there any particular projects that are great for first-timers?
Thanks!
LOVE THIS and YOUR PAGE! I have two of these mirrors and they are sooo tacky but, good for make-up in the morning. This will be the perfect way to make it look chic! 🙂
Where did you get that adorable vase that you have set up infront of the mirror?
Love the mirror! Thank you for the inspiration!
Thanks so much Laurie!
I LOVE your mirror!! I’m just a little confused with the last step… Gluing the mirror to the wood… So you just put the glue on the outer edge of the mirror and then placed it againest the back side of the wood frame? Thank you for sharing ALL your wonderful ideas!!
TIFFANY
Thanks Tiffany! Yes on the glueing! I actually put the Liquid Nails on the back of the frame (to make sure it didn’t show on the mirror) and laid the mirror face down on the glue:)
By the description, I think the glue goes on the frame rather than the mirror.
Wow, that is a gorgeous rehab! Where does one buy a $7.98 miter box/saw combo? Big box store? I live in New England, and love your creativity!
Thanks so much! This particular saw is at Home Depot but most hardware stores carry them:)
What type of board’s did you purchase?