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FEATURED IDEA
Mirror, Mirror, on the wall…
Framing a Mirror.
Do-it-yourself Rating: Beginner
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Everyone knows how easy it is to decorate a home with framed
artwork. An overlooked option that is just as easy, though,
is framing a mirror. This is an especially great project
for those who want to make their room look bigger, because
strategically placed mirrors can visually increase the size
of a room by reflecting images and light. This project is
very easy, and is one of today's hottest trends in interior
decorating.
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 Materials:
- 24"x30"
Traditional
Gold 8082
- 24"x30" Beveled Mirror
- 24"x30" Mounting
Board
- 18" Hangman
Mounting System
- Adhesive Transfer Tape
- Dust Cover Trimmer
You will also need:
- Regular screwdriver
- Permanent Black Marker
- Kraft paper
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Hangman
Mounting System
Adhesive
Transfer Tape
Dust
Cover Trimmer
A word of caution: Mirrors can be very heavy, so it is important
to keep this in mind when selecting and hanging your frame.
We have chosen the Traditional Gold 8082 frame because of
its appearance and because it is a wide strong molding.
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Lets begin! |
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STEP 1
Apply Marker to Underside of Frame.
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| Because the mirror
is reflective, we need to apply a black marker to the underside
of the frame's lip. Be sure not to get the marker on the face
of the frame. |
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STEP 2
Begin Assembly
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Carefully lay the frame facedown on a clean work surface
and insert the mirror. Place your mounting board into the
frame. Using your screwdriver, install spring clips to the
frame to hold everything in place. (For our example we used
a Point Driver to secure everything in place, due to its
ease of use.)
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STEP 3
Applying the Dust Cover
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| Place adhesive transfer tape on the back of
the frame and place Kraft paper onto it. Using the Dust Cover
Trimmer, carefully trim off the excess paper. To tighten the
paper backing, use a spray bottle to mist water on the dust
cover and let dry for a few minutes. |
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STEP
4
Hanging Your Mirror
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With your frame still lying face down, install the Hangman.
Be careful to use the appropriate length screws so that
they don't go through the face of the frame. Attach the
wall protectors to the bottom corners and that's it …
you have just framed your first mirror.
This photo shows the use of optional corner brackets.
Note: The Hangman mounting system comes with complete
installation instructions.
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Here are a few tips to help you when framing a
mirror.
- Mirrors are can be very heavy, so it is important that you select a frame
that is strong enough to support the weight. We choose the Traditional Gold 8082
because it is a wide strong molding.
- When the weight of the mirror is a concern we suggest using corner brackets
to hold the corners together.
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