If the mirrors in your bathroom are flat and featureless, dress them up with picture-frame molding and decorative corner blocks. The project will cost only about $20 and take just two to three hours to complete. Materials: Measuring tape
Miter saw
Construction adhesive
Drill, with drill bits and a Phillips driver bit
2" all-purpose screws
Hammer
Nail set
Finish nails
Safety glasses
- Measure the thickness of your mirror, and use a miter saw to cut small wooden shims at that thickness (figure A).
- Attach the spacers around the mirror, using construction adhesive and screws (figure B). Set the spacers about 10" apart, and attach spacers at each corner.
- Prime and paint your molding and corner blocks. Paint both sides, as the mirror will reflect the back of the molding.
- Glue the backs of the corner blocks, and set them in place (figure C). Use tape to hold them securely while the glue dries.
- Measure the distance between the corner blocks, and use a miter saw to cut picture molding to fit. Cut at a 90-degree angle so that the molding will fit flush against the corner blocks.
- Dry-fit the molding, and mark the locations of the shims. Drill pilot holes based on the shims, and secure the molding to the wall with finish nails and construction adhesive. Make sure the nails go through the shims.
If your mirror butts against the backsplash, use construction adhesive to attach the bottom piece of molding directly to the glass. Use tape to hold the molding in place until the glue dries. - Touch up any nicks or scratches with paint and a cotton swab. Fill any gaps with spackling compound or caulk.
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