This week, continuing with our 40 Day Wood Sale, our Allure
mouldings are 20% off. These frames feature wider faces and deep profiles to
attract your eye from a distance. This grouping of frames comes in silver and
gold and you have the option to choose from classic beaded or stacked designs.
These frames are particularly great for framing mirrors. You
can easily find plain mirrors at a number of hardware or craft stores for
reasonable prices. Dressing up a drab mirror can create a completely different
look that can transform an entire room. The great thing about mirrors is that
they reflect light, often making a room appear larger. Some great places to
hang bold mirrors are: hallways, mantles, dining rooms (they will also reflect
candlelight, creating a romantic ambiance), and above bathroom vanities. Here,
we will show you how easy it can be to DIY.
For the purposes of this tutorial, we used frame
573237,
Allure- Silver. We also have our expert, Mike,
showing us the process. ![]() |
Allure profile 573237 |
First, gather your frame, mirror and backing board. Note: when framing a mirror, the inside lip of the frame will reflect on the front of the mirror. So, we recommend painting or coloring the inside lip so it is not just unfinished wood. For our example, we used a black permanent marker. But you could use paint (either to match the rest of the frame or a complementary color that matches the rest of your décor), frame touch up kit, or a permanent marker.
View of the back of the frame
From
the front it is easier to get a better idea of what we are talking about. The
top corner is where we used the marker. To the bottom half, we did nothing to the
frame so the look of unfinished wood is reflected in the mirror.
After the marker or paint dries completely, gently place the
mirror in the back of the frame. Next, add the mounting board to the top of the
stack.
Now it’s time to secure all the pieces
into the back of the frame. Here is where there are a variety of options:
The
next option is wire brads. These can be found at any hardware or big box store.
To use them, simply hold at an angle and hammer them between
the mounting board and under the lip of the frame like so:
Add them every few inches until you have gone entirely
around the frame. Word of caution: Be careful not to nail into the back of the
mirror itself, because there is a risk of chipping the mirror.
The next option is to use glazing points. For these, use a
screwdriver or putty knife to push the pointed side of the glazing point under
the lip of the frame like this:
No
matter what method is chosen, make sure to secure everything all the way around
the perimeter of the frame.
Now
it is time to add a protective backing. Either use Kraft
dust cover paper or Tyvek. We suggest using Tyvek if the mirror (or
picture) is going to be hanging in an area of high moisture, like a bathroom.
Otherwise, Kraft paper will work just fine.
To do
this, apply a strip of ATG
tape to the back of the frame (as close to the edge as you can get it). Side
note: Wood glue can also be used to do this. However, the downsides to using
glue are the drying time and the possible mess it can create from the glue
oozing out all over the back and sides of the frame.
Once
the glue or tape is applied, place the Kraft paper or Tyvek down (we used
Tyvek) and place the frame on top of it. Tip: make sure to cut the paper bigger
than the frame. We are going to trim the rest off in the next step.
Flip
the frame back over so you can trim off the excess. Here, we are trimming the
paper with a utility blade held at a slight angle. Holding the blade at a
slight angle allows the paper to be cut a little bit on the inside of the edge
so you won’t see the paper sticking out of the back when you hang it on the
wall.
Or you can use this dust
cover trimmer which makes it particularly effortless to cut straight lines.
The way the tool is made, it automatically cuts the paper a little bit on the
inside of the edge, so no access will be seen from the front.
Voila!
The pieces are secure and the protective paper is on.
For
mirrors or other heavy objects we always suggest adding corner brackets to each
corner of the frame. Here’s why: once it is hanging on the wall; the weight of
the mirror rests on the top of the frame which may cause the corners to
separate.
Again,
since mirrors tend to be heavy and large, we are going to hang this using the Hangman
Mounting System, which can hold up
to 200 lbs. This makes it undoubtedly easy to secure to the wall and always
keep it level. When using a wire with a
nail, sometimes the frame can become tilted and will need to be repositioned.
To use the Hangman Mounting System, position the bracket in
the center of the back of the frame and predrill holes. Remember: only drill
holes as deep as the screws so as not to run the risk of drilling through the
front of the frame.
Once your holes are predrilled, use a screwdriver to secure
the screws into the back of the frame.
To
see the full process of hanging something on the wall with this method, watch this video.
And
you’re done! How easy was that? What a major difference framing a mirror can
make to a space. What do you think of the results?
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