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A framed bathroom vanity mirror with a solid wood surround and an optional little shelf — dresses up a plain 24x36 mirror for the cost of a few 1-by boards.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Header | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 28 1/2" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Footer | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 28 1/2" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 35" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Border, long | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 48" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Border, short | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 25 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Shelf (optional) | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 28 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Shelf supports (optional) Cut out at an angle as brackets. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 6 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 24" x 36" mirror | 1 each | ☐ |
| Mirror clips with 3/4" screws | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1x8 board, 28-1/2" (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6 board, 28-1/2" (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x4 board, 6 ft (Pine) Optional shelf and its angled brackets. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Heavy-duty picture-hanging kit Rated for a heavy mirror over a sink. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 1-1/4" | 24 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Speed Square. Materials: 1x8 board, 28-1/2", 1x6 board, 28-1/2", 1x3 board, 8 ft, 1x2 board, 8 ft, Wood screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Lay the 1x3 sides, 1x6 footer, and 1x8 header down and arrange for square. Join them — pocket screws into the header and footer are cleanest. Lay the long 1x2 border on top around the outside and screw and glue with 1-1/4" fasteners. Check diagonals and adjust for square before the glue grabs.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x4 board, 6 ft, Wood screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
If you want a shelf, cut the two supports into angled brackets, fasten them under the shelf board, and attach the assembly to the frame. Skip this step for a plain mirror.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander
Sand the frame smooth and paint or stain it to match the bathroom before the mirror goes in, so you don't get finish on the glass.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Level. Materials: 24" x 36" mirror, Mirror clips with 3/4" screws, Heavy-duty picture-hanging kit
Set the mirror into the back of the frame and secure it with mirror clips (a bead of mirror-safe adhesive is optional insurance). Attach a heavy-duty picture-hanging kit, then hang into a stud or a properly rated drywall anchor and level it. Never trust a single light hook with a mirror over a sink.