We bought plastic mirror rosettes to place at each cross-section, and nailed them into place with cut tacks size #4. Once the grid was measured and drawn on the front of the particle board, we began cutting and gluing the molding (it's helpful to use a mirror as a guide when gluing the molding into place. The bigger the mirror the heavier it will be, obviously. Be sure to purchase hanging hardware that will support as many pounds as the mirror will actually be. We added the hanging hardware at this point, as we didn't want to be pounding or nailing anything into it with the mirrors on the other side. The back of the mirror looked something like this We also purchased our picture frame molding at Home Depot. We didn't want to fuss with buying two smaller pieces and adhering them together so we paid a little more and bought a full sheet of particle board. We opted to use particle board and had it cut to size at Home Depot. When my hubby made the frame for the mirror, there was a lot of measuring and re-measuring. We ended up putting six 8x8 inch mirrors across, and 4 8x8 inch mirrors down, totaling 24 mirrors in all. We ordered extra in the event that we broke a mirror or some had imperfections. So, we purchased 5 boxes of mirrors (30 mirrors). We wanted our finished mirror to be about 50 inches wide, and 34 inches high, frame and all. They came as a box of 6 and cost roughly $19. They were precisely 8"x8", with no variations. Rather than reinvent the wheel, here are the websites we used to aide us in creating this beautiful mirror:, , and. I thought maybe I could find one on ebay, but in my search, I came across a couple of blogs that offered tutorials on how to make this mirror (I thought I heard angels singing). So, I turned to google, and began my hunt for this mirror. However, the large mirror is $699 + shipping - a little to steep for my wallet. I wanted a substantial sized mirror, and had been drooling over the Pottery Barn Multipanel Eagan mirror for a long while. Fee varies by location and order total.I'm still working on my daughter's bedroom, but have been concurrently redecorating my dining room. Includes packaging removal and recycling. Assembly White Glove Service: Items are delivered to your room of choice by appointment, then unpacked and fully assembled by a skilled two-person team. Hardware may loosen over time, periodically check to make sure all connections are tight and retighten if necessary. Do not expose to direct sunlight or excessive temps. Always use coasters, pads cloth or felt to protect furniture surface. Care To protect finish do not apply abrasives or household cleaners, dust with soft dry cloth. To prevent injuries from furniture tip-over, this item should be securely fixed to the wall. Anti-tip kit included: comes with safety-tested mounting hardware, instructions and a nylon strap. Features adjustable levelers for stability. Drawers feature English dovetail joinery. Wine grid is not removable, and it may not accommodate champagne or magnum bottles because of their size and/or shape. Wood cabinet doors can be configured to open left or right. Each wood cabinet base has an adjustable shelf. Stain is hand finished on all sides with a lightly distressed finish then sealed with lacquer for durability and moisture resistance. Crafted from solid wood for easy care, durability, and natural beauty. Modular Bar 72” Buffet With Double Wine GridĬonstruction Expertly crafted with a solid wood frame.
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