FRAME YOUR EXISTING MIRROR

Frame your bathroom mirror without removing it

Transform a plain wall-mounted bathroom mirror with a made-to-order frame designed to install over suitable existing glass—without removing the mirror from the wall.

  • Made to fit your mirror dimensions
  • Designed around clips and surrounding clearances
  • Installs without removing suitable existing glass
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Review the measuring and compatibility guidance before ordering.

Bathroom mirror updated with a made-to-order frame installed over the existing mirror Shown: Dawson Satin Nickel

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

WHY FRAME THE MIRROR?

The mirror may work. It just does not look finished.

Add A Frame is designed for homeowners who want to update a suitable wall-mounted mirror without starting a full mirror-replacement project.

UNFINISHED APPEARANCE

A plain mirror can leave the bathroom looking incomplete

Large wall-mounted mirrors are practical, but an exposed edge can make an otherwise updated bathroom still feel builder-basic.

VISIBLE EDGE DAMAGE

Small chips and worn edges draw attention

Minor damage near the perimeter can become the first thing you notice. A correctly sized frame can conceal suitable edge areas while giving the mirror a finished border.

EDGE DE-SILVERING

Darkened edges can make an otherwise usable mirror look old

Limited deterioration around the perimeter may be hidden beneath the frame. Mirrors with extensive damage, loose glass, or safety concerns should be replaced instead.

REPLACEMENT DISRUPTION

Replacing a large mirror can become a larger project

Removal may involve glass handling, wall repair, disposal, and installation of a new mirror. Framing suitable existing glass avoids many of those steps.

Existing wall-mounted bathroom mirror updated with a made-to-order frame Shown: Upton Champagne Bronze

THE ADD A FRAME SOLUTION

A made-to-order frame transforms the mirror already on your wall

Add A Frame is sized around the mirror dimensions and surrounding conditions you provide. For suitable wall-mounted mirrors, the frame installs over the perimeter of the existing glass to create a finished appearance without removing the mirror.

  • Made to fit the mirror dimensions you enter
  • Designed around reported clips and surrounding clearances
  • Installed over suitable wall-mounted mirrors
  • Available in a range of frame styles and finishes
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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 contractor visit for glass removal, less turnover downtime
  • Installs around existing lighting and outlets, no electrical work
  • Lowest cost, fastest path between tenants
  • Scales across units without a full renovation budget
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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
  • 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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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.

SEE THE DIFFERENCE

The same mirror can look completely different with a finished frame

Compare suitable existing bathroom mirrors before and after adding a made-to-order frame. The glass remains in place while the visible perimeter becomes part of the room’s design.

Before Builder grade mirror without frame
After Builder grade mirror with Add A Frame Hudson Nickel Mirror Frame Shown: Hudson Nickel

From builder-basic to intentionally finished

A made-to-order frame gives the existing wall-mounted mirror a defined border and helps coordinate it with the vanity, hardware, and surrounding finishes.

Before Deteriorating mirror in motel
After Refreshed motel bathroom with Weston Pure White mirror frame Shown: Upton Pure White

A worn perimeter becomes part of a finished design

Where the mirror remains secure and suitable for framing, the frame can conceal limited perimeter deterioration while updating the overall appearance.

Results depend on the mirror’s condition, mounting method, surrounding clearances, and the selected frame profile.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

QUESTIONS BEFORE ORDERING

What to know before framing your existing mirror

Review the mirror’s condition, mounting method, dimensions, and surrounding clearances before choosing a frame.

Can I frame my bathroom mirror without removing it?

Yes, when the existing mirror is securely mounted and suitable for framing. Add A Frame is designed to install over the perimeter of suitable wall-mounted mirrors, so the glass can remain in place.

How do I know whether my existing mirror is suitable?

The mirror should be securely mounted and structurally sound. You must also confirm its dimensions, mounting hardware, surrounding clearances, nearby fixtures, and other conditions that could affect the frame. Extensive damage, loose glass, or safety concerns should be evaluated before ordering.

Can the frame cover chipped edges or de-silvering?

A frame may conceal limited chips, darkening, or deterioration located around the mirror’s perimeter. The mirror must still be secure and suitable for framing. Damage extending beyond the frame coverage area or affecting the safety of the glass may require mirror replacement.

What happens if my mirror has clips?

Mirror clips must be identified during the measuring and ordering process. Their location, size, and projection can affect compatibility and the way the frame fits over the mirror. Most metal clips are fine, it's the bulky, plastic ones that will need to be replaced.

What clearances do I need around the mirror?

Measure the available space from each mirror edge to nearby walls, backsplashes, ceilings, trim, light fixtures, outlets, switches, and other permanent obstructions. Each side can have a different clearance, and the available space may limit which frame profiles will fit.

Why do the measurements need to be exact?

Each frame is made according to the dimensions and surrounding conditions submitted with the order. Verify the mirror width, height, four clearances, and compatibility information carefully before completing a made-to-order purchase.

Give Your Plain Mirror a Finished Look

Choose a custom frame that connects your mirror with the vanity, fixtures, and style of the room.

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Measurement, finish-selection, and installation resources are available before you order. Through chat, email, or phone, we are here to help!