Chipped or worn mirror edges

Cover a Chipped or Desilvered Edge - Without Replacing the Mirror

Cosmetic damage around the perimeter - chips, dark spots, peeling silvering - doesn't always mean the mirror needs to go. If the damage is limited to the edge, a frame can cover it.

  • Covers cosmetic edge damage
  • No mirror removal or replacement
  • Custom-sized to your mirror
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If your mirror's damage goes beyond what a frame can cover, we'll help you find the right custom-size replacement instead.

Cover a Chipped or Desilvered Edge - Without Replacing the Mirror Shown: Weston Black

Before you order

Three Things to Check on Your Mirror

Most wall mirrors are good candidates for a frame. These quick checks help confirm yours is one of them.

Check the Glass

Frames install over existing glass, so the mirror itself needs to be in reasonable shape.

  • No large cracks running through the glass
  • No missing chunks of silvering
  • Edges are intact enough to sit under a frame

Check How It's Mounted

Most standard wall-mounted mirrors work. A few mounting types need a different approach.

  • Securely attached to the wall
  • Mounted with clips or adhesive, not a built-in cabinet door
  • Flat against the wall, not recessed into it

Check Your Timeline

Frames are made to order, so it helps to know how much lead time you have.

  • Most orders ship within 1 week
  • No demolition or contractor scheduling required
  • Assemble and install in about 30 minutes

Edge Damage Can Make an Otherwise Good Mirror Look Old

Chipped corners, dark spots, and peeling edges are common on older mirrors - and often the first thing people notice, even when the rest of the mirror is fine.

Desilvering Creeps Inward Over Time

Desilvering Creeps Inward Over Time

The reflective backing can peel or blacken at the edges, especially in humid bathrooms, and the affected area tends to grow.

Chips and Nicks Catch the Light

Chips and Nicks Catch the Light

Small chips near the edge are easy to miss up close, but stand out under bathroom lighting.

It Ages the Whole Mirror

It Ages the Whole Mirror

Even minor perimeter damage can make an otherwise functional mirror look neglected.

A Frame Can Hide the Damaged Edge Shown: Upton Dark Walnut

Cover it, don't replace it

A Frame Can Hide the Damaged Edge

A frame sits directly over the mirror's perimeter - the exact area where chips and desilvering usually occur - concealing the damage instead of requiring a full replacement.

  • Covers cosmetic edge damage
  • No mirror removal or replacement
  • Custom-sized to your mirror
  • Works when damage is limited to the perimeter

Two ways to get there

Frame It, or Replace It?

Most mirrors can be framed as-is. If yours can't, a custom-size replacement is the better fit.

Frame a suitable mirror already installed

Add A Frame

Frame a suitable mirror already installed

A made-to-order frame installs on top of a suitable, wall-mounted mirror, allowing existing glass to remain in place.

  • No dangerous or destructive glass removal
  • Installs around existing lighting and outlets, no electrical work
  • Lowest cost, easy to assemble, easy to install
  • Measure and order in a few, simple steps
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Replace the mirror with Custom-size Framed Mirror

Custom-size Framed Mirrors

Replace the mirror with Custom-size Framed Mirror

A new custom-size mirror and frame together. Best when the glass is damaged or the size needs to change.

  • Mirror and frame included, easy to install
  • Hangrail cleat allows for easy leveling and centering
  • Right for damaged or wrong-size mirrors
  • Available in made-to-order dimensions and finishes
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Still not sure which is right for your mirror project?

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Is your damage coverable?

Check Where the Damage Is Before You Order

Whether a frame can cover the damage depends on how far it extends from the edge, not just how it looks.

  • Damage limited to a narrow band right at the edge
  • Chips, dark spots, or peeling confined to the perimeter
  • No cracks or looseness in the glass
  • Damage extends further inward than the edge
  • You're not sure how far the affected area reaches
  • Desilvering is spreading rather than staying isolated
  • Cracked, loose, or structurally unstable glass
  • Damage covering a large portion of the mirror
  • Deterioration that's continuing to spread

Frame profile width determines how much edge damage can be covered - 3.5" is the max amount. If you're not sure whether your damage falls inside that, photograph the affected area and contact us before ordering, or consider a custom-size Framed Mirror replacement.

What to Expect

How Add A Frame Actually Fits Your Mirror

Most of what people worry about before ordering, mounting hardware, outlets, tight spacing, is already accounted for in how the frame is built and how orders are handled. Here's what actually happens.

How It Attaches

How It Attaches

The frame installs directly over your existing mirror using a strong double-sided adhesive, no drilling, no wall mounting. The frame typically extends about ⅜ inch beyond the mirror's edge on all sides. Here, the frame rests directly on a backsplash, the most common Add A Frame setup, so that side sits at zero clearance instead.

Corner Guides Take the Guesswork Out of Placement

Corner Guides Take the Guesswork Out of Placement

Because the adhesive only gives you one shot to place the frame correctly, corner guides mark the exact position first. Dry-seat the frame to check the fit, set the guides, hang the frame using them as a reference, then remove the guides once it's secure.

Obstructions Don't Rule Out a Frame

Obstructions Don't Rule Out a Frame

Outlets, switches, fixtures, or a backsplash near the mirror's edge don't disqualify a frame. When something's in the way, the frame is simply sized to sit inward on that side, full overhang everywhere else, no visible gap or slant where it counts. Electrical components should not be covered or modified without appropriate professional guidance.

Most Clips Are Fine, We Replace the Rest

Most Clips Are Fine, We Replace the Rest

Standard metal mirror clips sit comfortably behind the frame, the adhesive layer is thick enough to accommodate them without pushing the frame out or leaving a gap. If your mirror has bulky plastic clips that would interfere, we include slim replacement clips with your order, already handled, not something you need to solve yourself.

If you're ever unsure how your mirror's setup will work with a frame, send us a photo before ordering, we're glad to take a look.

Real edge repairs

Damaged Edges, Covered

Each of these mirrors had visible chip or desilvering damage along the perimeter before framing.

If your damage looks similar, a frame may be a good fit. Check the suitability guide above if you're not sure.

HOW IT WORKS

From Your Mirror to a Finished Frame in Six Steps

The ordering process combines your frame selection with your mirror's dimensions and the surrounding conditions needed to produce a made-to-order frame.

  1. 1

    STEP 1

    Choose your frame

    Browse the available frame styles and finishes and select the option that best coordinates with your bathroom.

    Order finish samples when you need to compare colors in the room.

  2. 2

    STEP 2

    Measure the mirror

    Enter the mirror’s exact width and height using the measurement method provided in the ordering instructions.

    Do not rely on approximate dimensions or the dimensions of the wall opening.

  3. 3

    STEP 3

    Record all four clearances

    Measure the available space from each mirror edge to nearby walls, backsplashes, ceilings, trim, fixtures, and other obstructions.

    Each side can have a different available clearance.

  4. 4

    STEP 4

    Confirm mounting conditions

    Identify mirror clips and answer the compatibility questions about surrounding conditions before adding the frame to your cart.

    Contact Frame My Mirror before ordering when a condition is unclear.

  5. 5

    STEP 5

    Place your made-to-order frame

    Review the entered dimensions, selected finish, clearances, and compatibility answers before completing checkout.

    Made-to-order dimensions should be verified carefully before purchase.

  6. 6

    STEP 6

    Install the frame

    Follow the installation instructions to assemble and attach the frame over the perimeter of your existing mirror.

    Review the complete installation instructions before beginning.

Accurate measurements and compatibility information are essential because each frame is produced to the dimensions submitted with the order.

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FIND YOUR FRAME

Popular Looks for Upgrading a Plain Mirror

Start with styles that coordinate with a range of vanity colors, hardware finishes, and bathroom designs.

Not sure which finish works best? Order samples and compare them next to your mirror, vanity, and fixtures.

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PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Use these available resources before you choose and order

Samples, measuring instructions, installation guidance, and completed customer projects can help you confirm the finish, fit, and process before purchasing.

Mirror frame finish samples displayed for comparison

COMPARE FINISHES

Order samples before choosing your frame

Compare frame colors and textures against the vanity, hardware, lighting, and other finishes in your bathroom before placing a made-to-order frame purchase.

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Bathroom mirror being measured for a made-to-order frame

MEASURE ACCURATELY

Follow the measuring instructions before ordering

Review how to measure the mirror, record all four surrounding clearances, identify clips, and document other conditions that could affect frame compatibility.

View Measuring Guide
Mirror frame being assembled for installation

PLAN THE INSTALLATION

Review the installation process in advance

See how the frame components are assembled and installed over a suitable existing mirror so you know what to expect before the order arrives.

View Installation Instructions
Completed customer bathroom mirror framing project

SEE REAL PROJECTS

Explore mirrors transformed by other customers

Browse completed projects for examples of frame styles, bathroom finishes, mirror sizes, and installation conditions in real spaces.

View Customer Projects

Questions about an unusual mirror condition or situation? Call or message us before ordering, well be happy to help!

Common questions

Covering Chipped or Desilvered Mirror Edges

Will a frame really hide the damage?

Yes, as long as it's confined to the perimeter - check the suitability guide above.

What if the damage is worse than I thought?

A custom-size Framed Mirror replacement may be a better fit - see the full comparison.

Can desilvering keep spreading after framing?

A frame conceals existing damage but doesn't stop desilvering from progressing. If the affected area is already spreading beyond where the frame covers, a Framed Mirror replacement is the more lasting fix.

Is it safe to frame a cracked mirror?

No. Cracked or unstable glass should be evaluated or replaced, not cosmetically framed.

How do I know how far my damage extends?

Measure inward from the mirror's edge and compare against the suitability guide above.

Cover the Damage. Keep the Mirror.

If your mirror's damage is limited to the edge, a custom frame can conceal it without a full replacement.

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Not sure if your mirror qualifies? Review the suitability guide above, or contact us before ordering.