Salvaged window frame = DIY mirror
![after-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest Salvaged window frame mirror, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/after-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&ssl=1)
I saw this interior window frame at a salvage yard and coveted it for a few months before finally buying it. Instead of the opaque Plexiglass it came with, I inserted mirrors. I love mirrors because they can make a small space feel airy and bright. This one offers an added bonus: the illusion of an additional window. I planned to paint the frame, but decided that I like the natural, rustic look of it. Plus, it matches the wooden doors in my apartment. (This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a small commission. You can read my full disclosure here.)
![before-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest Salvaged window and plexiglass panes, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/before-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&ssl=1)
How to make a mirror out of a salvaged window frame
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![plexiglass-fit-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest Plexiglass pane inserted in the window, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/plexiglass-fit-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest.jpg?resize=667%2C500&ssl=1)
1. Choose one of the Plexiglass sheets, and make sure it fits in all nine openings.
![plexiglass-measure-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest Measuring the plexiglass, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/plexiglass-measure-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest.jpg?resize=667%2C500&ssl=1)
2. Measure the piece of Plexiglass, and call glass stores for price quotes on mirrors the same size. Most glass stores in my area charge $10.50 per mirror, but I found one place that agreed to charge me $6.50 each. It pays to shop around — I saved about $40! You can usually pick them up 24 hours later.
![mirror-panes-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest Mirrors inserted in the frame, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/mirror-panes-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest.jpg?resize=500%2C667&ssl=1)
3. Insert each mirror in an opening.
![stack-of-cardboard-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest Stack of cut cardboard, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/stack-of-cardboard-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest.jpg?resize=667%2C500&ssl=1)
4. Using a utility knife, cut pieces of cardboard the same size as the mirrors. Protect your surface with spare sheets of cardboard or a self-healing mat. Depending on the thickness of your frame and the cardboard, you may need two pieces for each opening. My cardboard was thick, so I only used one piece each.
![cardboard-backing-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest Cardboard pieces inserted in the frame, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cardboard-backing-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest.jpg?resize=500%2C667&ssl=1)
5. Insert the cardboard piece(s) on top of the mirror in each opening.
![taped-panes-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest Cardboard and mirrors taped in the frame, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/taped-panes-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest.jpg?resize=500%2C667&ssl=1)
6. Tape along all the edges of the cardboard with paper mailing tape.
![hanger-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest Attaching the keyhole fasteners, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/hanger-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
7. Drill pilot holes on the back, starting about one inch below the top of the frame. Screw on the keyhole fasteners. Make sure they’re facing the right way. I inserted washers under each fastener to give a little extra space underneath for the screw head to fit.
![felt-pads-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest Felt pads, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/felt-pads-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
8. Adhere one felt pad at each of the bottom corners.
![after-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest Finished salvaged window frame mirror, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/after-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&ssl=1)
9. Measure the distance between the keyhole fasteners. Find the studs in your wall (by knocking or using a stud sensor), and drill drywall screws into the studs (or use a drywall anchor or molly bolt). Use a level and measure twice before drilling. Hang the mirror on the wall.
![pinterest-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest Crafty Nest salvaged window frame mirror Pinterest photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/pinterest-diy-salvaged-window-mirror-crafty-nest.jpg?resize=600%2C900&ssl=1)
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