DIY Wooden Farmhouse Full Length Mirror
I absolutely love full length mirrors- the look, the vibe, the decor that can be added with it! They look so pretty in bedrooms and they can really make a space feel open. I wanted to put full length mirrors in almost every bedroom in our house but I couldn’t afford the price of a brand new one in each room. So, I decided I had to somehow use what we already had and create the look I was going for.
I am sure you have seen the $5 mirrors at Wal-Mart or Target. They are usually sold around the new school year with all of the other school supplies and dorm room necessities. We have about 4 of those mirrors in our house. They are a bit of an eyesore though when it comes to home decor. They are not the most appealing and their size is a little off if you’re looking for a tall full length mirror.
So, I thought to myself, how could I use the mirrors we already had, but give them that farmhouse decor to them that I wanted?
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How I Made the Full Length Mirror:
Separating the Mirror From the Frame:
The first thing I did with my inexpensive Wal-Mart mirror was remove the mirror from the framing. Using a box cutter, I cut the back of the mirror to open up the backing. This way I was able to see the front and back of the framing to make it easier to pull apart. The frame is connected with glue, so be careful when pulling the framing away from the mirror. You can easily crack the mirror during this process, so take it slow.
The frame is connected at the corners with small wire pieces. I tried to pry the corners of the mirror apart. When I did this, the small wire pieces were exposed. Once I was able to pull those pieces out, it was much easier to pull the mirror away from the mirror.
Once the mirror has been separated from the old framing, find a safe place for the mirror to lay or lean. Your next step is cutting the wood.
Cutting the Wood:
Cut your piece of plywood to 59″x27″. You may want to trace lines on the plywood with pencil to show where your mirror will go. This will help once you’re trying to glue the mirror down. Next, using your fence pickets (I used untreated fence pickets. It was much cheaper and gave the framing character.), cut them to the length of the plywood. The fence pickets will be laying on top of the plywood, so you want the measurements to match up. The sides of the mirror will be the longest pieces. The fence picket will measure 4′ 3/4″x 5′ 1/2″. The fence pickets that will lay across the top and bottom of the mirror will measure out to 5′ 1/2″x 1′.
Once all of your wood has been cut, begin laying out all of your pieces of the mirror. Make sure all of your matches up and there’s no wood hanging over the plywood.
Afterwards, using the wood stain of your choice, stain the fence pickets. Allow enough time for the wood to dry before putting the mirror together.
Putting it All Together:
Lay the plywood down on the floor. Next, lay the mirror down and then the fence pickets. You want to make sure that everything looks good before you begin gluing. Any mistakes make with wood cuts should be corrected at this time.
The first thing you will glue is the mirror onto the plywood. Using the silicone, apply a liberal amount of glue to the back of the mirror. Then lay it down in place on the plywood.
Next, begin gluing the fence pickets on the side. Using wood glue, apply the glue to the plywood. Place the fence pickets on the sides of the mirror. Be sure to have the pickets come up against the mirror and lay flat on the plywood. Repeat this step to the rest of the mirror.
To ensure the pickets stay in place and dry, be sure to clamp down the fence pickets once they have been laid down with the glue. You will clamp them for 24 hours to ensure the glue has dried. Once the glue has dried, remove the clamps to reveal your new full length mirror!
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