FAQs

We have assembled a list of our most common customer service questions for some quick and easy answers!

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FAQ

Yes, you can! All our frames mount directly onto your mirror so that space around your mirror is not needed.

Mirror Frame Designs frames are easy to assemble and install without special tools. The only tools needed are a hammer and a level (optional).

For more detailed instructions please visit our Assembly and Installation page

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We can custom-cut a frame to the specifications you require. We consider any size frame up to 90 inches in length to be a standard size. Mirrors exceeding 90 inches in length will require splicing of the frame in order to cover the full length, but this is possible for most frames.

Additional charges on large frames for splicing & shipping will apply. We suggest that you contact our customer support to discuss your large-frame needs.

Splicing is what we do when a frame is longer than our available frame material. Splicing is normally required on frames over 120” in length. We splice two pieces together to reach the total length needed.

Sometimes splicing a frame may also be required in order to reduce shipping cost, since shipping a frame over 90” in length can be more expensive than the cost of the frame itself.

As long as the bevel on your mirror is less than 1″ wide, our frames will work. There must be a flat, un-beveled part of the mirror in order for the frame to adhere properly. Because your new frame will adhere to your mirror, you will lose the bevel, but gain style and elegance.

If you have a bevel please avoid frames less than 3″ in width. Please inform us on your order when your mirror is beveled.

You can still add a frame but the large plastic clips will need to be replaced with low-profile clips before putting a frame on your mirror. This is not a problem, just let us know when ordering and we will send you replacement metal clips at no charge.

Once our frame is installed, the edge of the mirror will not be visible. Our typical frames have a 3/8 inch overhang on all sides for a cleaner, more refined look. If you have zero clearance on a side, the frame will be flush with that edge of the mirror.

All Mirror Frame Designs are made of either wood or MDF (medium density fiberboard) material for quality & longevity. MDF is a type of hardboard, which is made from wood fibers glued together with heat and pressure.

Because it is dense, flat, stiff, has no knots, is easily machined, can be cut, drilled, machined and filed without damaging the surface, it is a perfect choice for producing moldings. MDF is made from recycled wood fibers and resin, which also makes it a Greener choice as well!

Mirror Frame Designs frames come backed with double-sided professional grade 3M adhesive tape, which once the backing is removed will adhere your new frame directly to your mirror.

Resting on the backsplash is not a problem for Mirror Frame Designs, just be sure to let us know when you order.

Of course you can, from our website. Computer monitors are like TV’s in that each one will have a different color hue for the same picture. The frames color you see on your computer monitor may not match the actual product.

By ordering a sample you can see the actual product color and style which will enable you to choose the best frame for your situation.

Yes, we do. Please contact Mirror Frame Designs Customer Service to discuss your needs and we can quote your job.

Mirror Frame Designs frame kits are made to fit over your existing mirror, saving you the hassle and cost of removing your existing mirror, which may be glued to the wall and could result in damage to the wall when removed. Mirror Frame Designs frame kits are simple and require no special tools or skills to install and come in a variety of frame styles not currently available as an over-the-counter complete framed mirror.

Channels & Clips are sometimes used to hold a mirror to the wall, but not always. In many situations, bathroom mirrors are simply glued to the wall. A channel is a piece of J shaped metal that runs along the bottom of your mirror, attached to the wall to support it. Clips can also be used in conjunction with a channel for optimal support or maybe just clips on the top and bottom of your mirror. Clips are never needed on the sides of your mirror for support. Clips can come in many sizes & styles, yet not all are acceptable to put a frame over. Large, thick plastic clips will not work, but they can be easily replaced with our free replacement clips. If you have a channel and can fit a penny between the channel and the mirror at any point along the width of the mirror, we need to know so that we can route the bottom of your new Mirror Frame Designs frame so that it will fit over the channel, otherwise it will hold the frame away from the mirror and keep it from attaching properly.

You may not need to replace the clips on your mirror (if you even have them). Any clips smaller than a dime in length & thickness should not need to be replaced. If you have clips on your mirror and you can fit a dime between any clip and the mirror, then we need to know. Not to worry, replacing clips is easy to do and the replacement clips are free, you just need to let us know. Clips used on the sides, left or right, of a mirror are useless unless you do not have space on the top or bottom for clips, therefore, we will only send replacements for the top & bottom, if needed.

Removing a Mirror Frame Designs frame is not difficult if you want to remodel. Using fishing line or dental floss, you can separate the frame from the mirror and then use a product like Goo Gone® or Goof-Off® to remove the tape residue from the mirror and frame.

If you want to reuse your Mirror Frame Designs frame, contact our customer service and we can send you replacement double-sided tape and alignment corners for re-installation.

Sorry, but currently Mirror Frame Designs does not offer frames for oval mirrors

It might be possible to add a Mirror Frame Designs frame kit to a medicine cabinet, however, this would be on a case-by-case situation. Take a few pictures of your medicine cabinet, email them to our customer service along with your contact info and we will call you to discuss options.