Finally a tutorial that told me how to measure. I am terrible at math and doubt myself often, even on simply math things that I know are easy. No other video said to measure and then add an inch. I will be making this frame this weekend. THANK YOU
I am so glad I found this video! I knew I was in the right place from the beginning bc I have the same mirror with the same things holding it onto the wall that you had in the beginning with the same color and texture wall! I don't have those lights though (but I wish I did). And, we are currently trying to figure out how to frame the mirror (although that is not how I stumbled across your video). I LOVE how this turned out! This is exactly to my taste and my liking. And I REALLY appreciate all those little tips you gave (stopping up the drain, don't spray your wedding ring, etc.) ESPECIALLY the "don't put too much glue on it bc it will reflect in the mirror" bc that is something I would totally do. Thanks so much! LOVE this video!!!
This is great -- but the before and after photos at 6:00 are not just the "mirror frame." New faucet, new hardware, new light fixture, and new hand-towel holder, too. ;)
We followed this and our new mirror frame is great. Your best tip was the fuze it. We did 2 L brackets on each corner (at outside and inside edges) which added strength. We also put small wood blocks on the backsplash to evenly space and support it until we were sure it was secure. Thank you for posting this… very helpful!!!
This was so helpful; just cut and installed my own mirror frame. Tip * use pine board instead of pressure treated wood. Better for home if you have kids
nice looking brushed nickel finish with multiple water spray options Our master bathroom has a standing shower with handheld shower head. We started to see some rust spots in the hose not to mention heavy mineral built ups in the shower head because our house has very hard water despite water softener we have. My wife picked out this handheld shower head to replace our old one because she loves the brush nickel finish to match our bathroom decors but this turned out to be very impressive handheld shower head. Although I have replaced shower heads many times in the past, it came with nice instruction on how to replace it for those who's not familiar with it. My only advise would be to use wrench to hold the base spout when removing and installing the holding adapter so you don't accidently twist and damage the base pipe when you over tighten it. I really appreciate that it came with plenty of plumber's tape because you really want to put that on before connecting different parts so that there's no water leak in between threads. This is one of most common mistakes and reasons why there's leak after installing it. Very happy to see that they have provided plumber's tape to remind you to use it! It also had rubber rings/washers in each connector but it also came with extra one, which is nice. They also included a shower drain cover to prevent hair from going in to the drainage, which is a nice bonus. I really love the brush nickel finish, which makes it look elegant and expensive. The 7 different water spray setting is nice to have so you can change it for different purpose. We will most likely leave it on one setting for most of the times but it's nice to have option to change it when needed, such as jet spray for cleaning the shower wall, etc. After replacing the shower head, I didn't see any leak and the stainless steel hose feels sturdy. I also like that I can rotate and tilt the shower head holder and it stays in place. Overall, very happy with this shower head! amzn.to/3gVZIrH ( AMAZON -US )
Wow! This is amazing. Thank you. Very beautiful work. I love your extra tip about the wedding ring! 😂 Great additional tips. You did a gear job on your bathroom pieces!
This is a good quick idea. I just finished mine and it does change the room. I followed everything he did except the liquid nail. I built the frame completely then used 3M sticky so that it was so permanent. The imperfections in the wood make it so only use 220 grit sandpaper. When you do the brekets before gluing it's easy to work with. Oh yeah and I'm in Canada. It costed almost $45 no big deal
Great and easy video to follow. I have a mirror like yours, but I noticed yours appears to be sitting on the backsplash of the counter. My sits in the metal sleeve that came with the mirror. The other edges are held with the same tabs. My question is... The metal sleeve is not flush with the mirror. If I remove the sleeve I do not know what would hold the mirror. Any suggestions?
Do you not have to cock or fill the gap between the mirror and the wood? You mentioned the glue does not show if you go down low enough but is there not then an opening between the glass and the wood?
No sealant on the wood? In a bathroom? Needs some poly over the surface. To keep the rustic look you can use a flat sheen which is better than nothing, but a higher sheen would be best.
Usually, it is release the clips and take the mirror out. But, given the clips will be gone after you put these beautiful frames, how are we going to remove the mirror, should there be a need to do so. Thanks once again for the video. It is very helpful indeed, and of course, the frames are aesthetically very pleasing. I am contemplating to do something similar.
Looks great! Personally I would have taken the mirror off the wall, moved up 1-2 inches and made a notch out in wood for the width of the mirror and mirror clips. May be able to get away with no glue then, and wood frame is flush to wall. To avoid bloching of stain (some areas darker than others) can use a pre-stain conditioner.
There's many ways to make this project more complex, but the need doesnt call for it.... for a quick non weight bearing frame that's just for looks... this more than does the job.
thank you!! My bathroom mirror is like yours but smaller in my apartment. I’ve been looking to make a a cheap wood frame that will be easy to remove when I move out. I’ll have to try this!
I got to the point where I stained my wood with varathane stain and poly but the wood is bowed. When I went to glue it, the sides were not touching the mirror. I wonder if it bowed while drying or if it was already like that but I don’t know if/how to salvage the wood and finish my project.
We are in exact same spot. What did you end up doing? Scrapping it & starting again? We have two boards already glued on before realizing just how bowed they are & aren’t connecting right.
The one thing I don't quite understand is that, isn't there a small gap between the frame and the wall since it's sitting on the mirror and overlapping or how did you get it flush with the wall without cutting a groove in to account for the thickness of the mirror?
Great video! I will give this a try. Question, won’t the screw head and washer give it a bump to where the wood will no longer be flat against the mirror?
Using the same glue to attach the mirror to the wall would bypass the need for the screw and washer. I'm with you, there has to be a bump and that would jack up my project.
I'm just starting this project and got the standard plastic hangers, and then I thought the same thing...the boards won't be flat against the mirror. I don't want to glue the mirror to the wall, so I'm going to chisel out a small recess on the boards to accommodate each bracket, they will lay flush against the mirror that way.
Do u think it will look good painting vanity bathroom the same color as the mirror frame like yours? My wall colors will be Dark storm cloud and the towel rack will be matte black and also shelves with matte balack pipes will be avobe toilet. Curtain rod is the same color too. My floors are life proof LVP light gray color with shades of white. Don't know what cor should I do my vanity bathroom top?
The 3 bulb light used in this video can be found here: amzn.to/3haXdRH. If you need help installing, you can follow this tutorial: ruclips.net/video/0XF1eb5Bnzg/видео.html. I used this larger 5-Light Bathroom vanity light in the tutorial: amzn.to/35AZWCh
If you are asking about a mirror glued to a wall, you will need to get wooden shims and use a rubber mallet to pound them in around the outside of the mirror. In my 'how to do your own shiplap' video, I give a quick example how to do this.
Suggestion.. you might want to use double braces so you don't have to glue the bottom board. I.e. if you later wanted to replace the countertop, you might want to just pop off the bottom board for access rather than having to pry the bottom board off the mirror.
What if the mirror has those silver pieces holding it on the top and bottom? Do we just place the wood directly over those or would they need to be removed for a more seamless appearance?
really nice finished product, especially with the rest of the room. That'll be an absolute pig to ever take down though - I would have looked at a different mechanism for holding your mirror. Perhaps a couple of z brackets painted black (to match) with enough clearance to get a screwdriver to them in the future.
Invest in an orbital sander. You can also get a fantastic result with a propane torch on the wood (Shou sugi ban method) followed by sanding and sealing
As a beginner home DYI person, I truly appreciate this video. Very well described and explained. Thank you!
Finally a tutorial that told me how to measure. I am terrible at math and doubt myself often, even on simply math things that I know are easy. No other video said to measure and then add an inch. I will be making this frame this weekend. THANK YOU
Would love to see your finished project/ mirror! My husband went and bought lumber for our two mirrors this morning.
Thank you!! Most diy projects I found they didn’t have the plastic piece on their mirror, you helped a lot!
My setup is just like his so this video is spot on for me without a lot of complex details. Thanks for the straightforward video!
Looks great, my only concern is how would you remove the mirror if it ever cracks or for any other reason.
I am so glad I found this video! I knew I was in the right place from the beginning bc I have the same mirror with the same things holding it onto the wall that you had in the beginning with the same color and texture wall! I don't have those lights though (but I wish I did). And, we are currently trying to figure out how to frame the mirror (although that is not how I stumbled across your video). I LOVE how this turned out! This is exactly to my taste and my liking. And I REALLY appreciate all those little tips you gave (stopping up the drain, don't spray your wedding ring, etc.) ESPECIALLY the "don't put too much glue on it bc it will reflect in the mirror" bc that is something I would totally do. Thanks so much! LOVE this video!!!
This is great -- but the before and after photos at 6:00 are not just the "mirror frame." New faucet, new hardware, new light fixture, and new hand-towel holder, too. ;)
I have a lot of respect for your honesty in this video. Very helpful! Thanks for the great content!
what made you pick pressure treated for this? That stain might not look as good as all that moisture works its way out of the wood over time.
We followed this and our new mirror frame is great. Your best tip was the fuze it. We did 2 L brackets on each corner (at outside and inside edges) which added strength. We also put small wood blocks on the backsplash to evenly space and support it until we were sure it was secure. Thank you for posting this… very helpful!!!
This was so helpful; just cut and installed my own mirror frame.
Tip * use pine board instead of pressure treated wood. Better for home if you have kids
Thank you for this video, its the only one that addressed how to work with the clips that are holding my mirror to the wall!
nice looking brushed nickel finish with multiple water spray options
Our master bathroom has a standing shower with handheld shower head.
We started to see some rust spots in the hose not to mention heavy mineral built ups in the shower head because our house has very hard water despite water softener we have.
My wife picked out this handheld shower head to replace our old one because she loves the brush nickel finish to match our bathroom decors but this turned out to be very impressive handheld shower head.
Although I have replaced shower heads many times in the past, it came with nice instruction on how to replace it for those who's not familiar with it. My only advise would be to use wrench to hold the base spout when removing and installing the holding adapter so you don't accidently twist and damage the base pipe when you over tighten it.
I really appreciate that it came with plenty of plumber's tape because you really want to put that on before connecting different parts so that there's no water leak in between threads. This is one of most common mistakes and reasons why there's leak after installing it. Very happy to see that they have provided plumber's tape to remind you to use it!
It also had rubber rings/washers in each connector but it also came with extra one, which is nice. They also included a shower drain cover to prevent hair from going in to the drainage, which is a nice bonus. I really love the brush nickel finish, which makes it look elegant and expensive. The 7 different water spray setting is nice to have so you can change it for different purpose. We will most likely leave it on one setting for most of the times but it's nice to have option to change it when needed, such as jet spray for cleaning the shower wall, etc.
After replacing the shower head, I didn't see any leak and the stainless steel hose feels sturdy. I also like that I can rotate and tilt the shower head holder and it stays in place. Overall, very happy with this shower head!
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First class video: no music, no subtitles, no fast forward
great video he doesnt ramble on talking the whole time, just the facts and instructions..i like that
Wow! This is amazing. Thank you. Very beautiful work. I love your extra tip about the wedding ring! 😂 Great additional tips. You did a gear job on your bathroom pieces!
Love it! Exactly what I was looking for. I didn't want to spend $150 for a new mirror!
Exactly... all mirrors are the same .. it's the frames that make the diff.
This looks fantastic! So glad I subscribed. Will definitely be doing this for my cozy, little bathroom.
Nice job! I like the addition of the angle braces.
Thank you Ryan. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
This is a good quick idea. I just finished mine and it does change the room. I followed everything he did except the liquid nail. I built the frame completely then used 3M sticky so that it was so permanent. The imperfections in the wood make it so only use 220 grit sandpaper. When you do the brekets before gluing it's easy to work with.
Oh yeah and I'm in Canada. It costed almost $45 no big deal
Plus new sink faucet, vanity hardware, + nice touch
I love how clear you explain this process. Did you seal your stained wood?
Very easy project that updated our bath! Great idea!
Do you have to seal the board with poly for water moisture?
Great and easy video to follow. I have a mirror like yours, but I noticed yours appears to be sitting on the backsplash of the counter. My sits in the metal sleeve that came with the mirror. The other edges are held with the same tabs. My question is... The metal sleeve is not flush with the mirror. If I remove the sleeve I do not know what would hold the mirror. Any suggestions?
Great ideo. What if you want to remove the frame later? Do you have to break the mirror?
This video has saved me so much money. Thankyou so much for sharing your video please post more!
Thanks for the comment, Kristen.
Do you end up with a gap between the frame and the wall? Did you put caulking to fill the gap?
Thanks for this video! Do you think I could put the flat corner braces on the back of the frame for a “cleaner” look?
Yes the braces were cosmetic so putting them in the back would work.
I think the knots and imperfections give it more character.
Thanks for this! Right to the point, very detailed and easy to follow 👍
This is precisely what I was looking for. Great job. How has the frame held up nearly a year later?
Would you recomend putting a clear coat since its in the bathroom and humidity will maybe wet the stain again etc?
You’re tutorial made easy to understand and can’t wait to start my project. I even liked when you made time to say hi to your baby 😊.
Love the way it turned out! Great job and thanks for the tips 👍🏽
Great job! I want to figure a way to do this and still be able to get at hardware to remove it if needed 👍
Do you not have to cock or fill the gap between the mirror and the wood? You mentioned the glue does not show if you go down low enough but is there not then an opening between the glass and the wood?
Thank you so much for thisvideo...You directions are so clear and understandable...love it
No sealant on the wood? In a bathroom? Needs some poly over the surface. To keep the rustic look you can use a flat sheen which is better than nothing, but a higher sheen would be best.
How do you take the mirror off the wall now? For like painting behind it, etc?
Usually, it is release the clips and take the mirror out. But, given the clips will be gone after you put these beautiful frames, how are we going to remove the mirror, should there be a need to do so. Thanks once again for the video. It is very helpful indeed, and of course, the frames are aesthetically very pleasing. I am contemplating to do something similar.
This is awesome. Followed your instructions and did this for myself ❤❤
Looks great! Personally I would have taken the mirror off the wall, moved up 1-2 inches and made a notch out in wood for the width of the mirror and mirror clips. May be able to get away with no glue then, and wood frame is flush to wall. To avoid bloching of stain (some areas darker than others) can use a pre-stain conditioner.
Great comment. Good ideas for next time.
There's many ways to make this project more complex, but the need doesnt call for it.... for a quick non weight bearing frame that's just for looks... this more than does the job.
what size lock washers did you use? you didn't mention that.
Omg what a great tutorial!! Easy to understand and straight to the point! Thank you so much!!! I now know what to do to frame my bathroom mirrors
thank you!! My bathroom mirror is like yours but smaller in my apartment. I’ve been looking to make a a cheap wood frame that will be easy to remove when I move out. I’ll have to try this!
I won’t be able to apply the glue directly to the mirror though 🤔
You could use command strips!
How did you cover the plastic clips that hold the mirror in place or did you remove them?
After you build the frame, how do you get the mirror off if needed ?
Marvelous work!
I got to the point where I stained my wood with varathane stain and poly but the wood is bowed. When I went to glue it, the sides were not touching the mirror. I wonder if it bowed while drying or if it was already like that but I don’t know if/how to salvage the wood and finish my project.
We are in exact same spot. What did you end up doing? Scrapping it & starting again? We have two boards already glued on before realizing just how bowed they are & aren’t connecting right.
Thanks a bunch for the awesome detailed step by step 😊
This is great, and exactly what I'm going to copy on my own ugly builder-grade mirrors. Thank you!!!
It looks beautiful, but can the corner brackets be hidden behind the frame?
Yes. they were only on the outside for looks.
This is a sick video. But I am genuinely confused. How does he get it back off? Isn't it screwed in right behind the clued pieces?
what about the screws that hold mirror in place, dont they stick out and cause you not to get the wood flat against the mirror?
How did you keep from screwing into the mirror ?
The one thing I don't quite understand is that, isn't there a small gap between the frame and the wall since it's sitting on the mirror and overlapping or how did you get it flush with the wall without cutting a groove in to account for the thickness of the mirror?
Does anyone know the measurements of the wood? It’s the exact length I need. Thanks
Great video! I will give this a try. Question, won’t the screw head and washer give it a bump to where the wood will no longer be flat against the mirror?
Using the same glue to attach the mirror to the wall would bypass the need for the screw and washer. I'm with you, there has to be a bump and that would jack up my project.
@@davestockton5340 I was thinking the same thing. Glue it is.
I'm just starting this project and got the standard plastic hangers, and then I thought the same thing...the boards won't be flat against the mirror. I don't want to glue the mirror to the wall, so I'm going to chisel out a small recess on the boards to accommodate each bracket, they will lay flush against the mirror that way.
Do the screws thatre going into the brackets actually go through the mirror itself or just the wall?
Just into the wood. Maybe 1/4” or 1/2” at most
So was is it maple wood you used?
Do u think it will look good painting vanity bathroom the same color as the mirror frame like yours? My wall colors will be Dark storm cloud and the towel rack will be matte black and also shelves with matte balack pipes will be avobe toilet. Curtain rod is the same color too. My floors are life proof LVP light gray color with shades of white. Don't know what cor should I do my vanity bathroom top?
Thanks great explanation! Where did you purchase the lights fixture ? Thx
The 3 bulb light used in this video can be found here: amzn.to/3haXdRH. If you need help installing, you can follow this tutorial: ruclips.net/video/0XF1eb5Bnzg/видео.html. I used this larger 5-Light Bathroom vanity light in the tutorial: amzn.to/35AZWCh
Nice and simple. We like. Is "Kona" the darkest stain you found? What did you seal the seems with, if anything?
Never heard of an industrial farmhouse lol. Looks great though!
Lol I thought the same thing
Hi how you didn't tell us how long you cut each frame ? Is it same size as the mirror or abit longer ?
Nice job. Would you do a video on how to frame a mirrored medicine cabinet.🌾🍂🍁🎃
So the wood is entirely on the mirror, correct? And you add an inch to all four sides?
Great job, very simplistic yet effective.
Why add the extra inch?
It’s really a nice idea. Did you drill the screws into the wall or just the wood?
Did you watch the video?
@@JenOween I did watch and installed the mirror frame in my house
Hi! what size angle bracket did you get for this mirror? I see it comes in 20,25,30, or 40mm
Do you add an inch to the 36” so it’s 37”
Or Add an inch to both the left and right side of all 4 pieces so it be 38”?
Thanks. Very clear description! It turned out very beautiful.
Love the way it turned out!
how do you remove the mirror afterwards ? because you glued the wood on the mirror and the wood is over the screws that holds the mirror in place.
I would like to know this too!!! Please
Just pry it off somehow with pry bar
Great job
How do you take this off the wall? I'm in a rental, any suggestions?
If you are asking about a mirror glued to a wall, you will need to get wooden shims and use a rubber mallet to pound them in around the outside of the mirror. In my 'how to do your own shiplap' video, I give a quick example how to do this.
Starts around 2:00 - ruclips.net/video/iGn5YHdq-i4/видео.html
Suggestion.. you might want to use double braces so you don't have to glue the bottom board. I.e. if you later wanted to replace the countertop, you might want to just pop off the bottom board for access rather than having to pry the bottom board off the mirror.
Great idea. Thanks for the comment.
Is there any way I can make this frame a standing mirror?
Glue the mirror onto a plywood sheet and put the frame on it
@@myurenj4469 thank you.
What if the mirror has those silver pieces holding it on the top and bottom? Do we just place the wood directly over those or would they need to be removed for a more seamless appearance?
Remove and replace with washer, if screw is button head, replace with flat heat
Why did you put the brackets on the front? Would have looked better in the back. But great idea, simple and looks good
Looks great
Does this mean you can't remove the mirror since the frame covers the nails on the wall?
really nice finished product, especially with the rest of the room. That'll be an absolute pig to ever take down though - I would have looked at a different mechanism for holding your mirror. Perhaps a couple of z brackets painted black (to match) with enough clearance to get a screwdriver to them in the future.
Just break the mirror
Great 👍🏼 idea!
Thanks for making the video
Fantastic. Thank you for posting. Can you tell me where you found that particular light fixture? It goes great in that bathroom.
Thanks for watching. I just put a link to all the fixtures in the description below the video.
Your video was so helpful!
WOW I LOVE THIS
Just thinking about what if I need to remove the mirror, looks like you are covering the screws with the wood glued..
Thank you for making this video. Your explanation very detail help first timer Diy-er go thro step by step😍😍😍
Why wouldn’t you put the brackets on the other side of the frame so they can’t be seen?
The point is for them to be seen.
1 by 4 is not too wide？
Was the brackets decor or was needed
Invest in an orbital sander. You can also get a fantastic result with a propane torch on the wood (Shou sugi ban method) followed by sanding and sealing
Thanks for a great video! Did you do anything to work around the j-channel at the bottom? It looks like you just applied the wood right on top.
What's the color u used it..
Great tips!! Especially for those mirror clips. Did you use anything to protect the frame/wood from the water or moisture in the bathroom ?
he bought pressure treated wood
Gluing it to the wall!!? What if you don’t like it in a year? Or have to move out?
I think his idea is that it'll be someone else's problem at that point.
now ...how do you get the mirror of the wall if the screws are behind the frame?
congratulations on 100,000 veiws
Thank you for the video very well explained I'm doing this tomorrow ...