![]() I cut them lengthwise to make them more narrow and less visible. For the sides and bottom, I used 3M Command Strips. I used wood glue to attach this little wood cleat at the top of the frame. I got a two pack of cable pass through plates and ran the cords behind the TV, through the wall, then out where the back of the media console would be. This is an optional step, but I promise it’s worth the extra time. I loathe cords and hiding them makes the TV look even more like wall art. Then, I connected everything using wood glue and the nail gun.Īs an extra step, I decided to hide all the cords inside the wall. I put the trim into right angle clamps to make sure everything was perfectly square. The gold spray paint ended up being a little too shiny, so I used Rub ‘n Buff in Antique Gold just to make it look more aged. I wanted a vintage look for mine, so I spray painted it gold. How you want your frame to look is personal preference, it could be painted or stained. Now that you have all the measurements, use a miter saw or a miter box to cut all the ends at 45 degrees. I took all my measurements from the inside of that border and built the frame based on those inside measurements if that makes sense. You’ll want to make sure any plastic border around the TV is covered so all you can see is the screen so measure accordingly. When choosing your trim pieces, lay them out and make sure they are perfectly straight.įirst, measure the TV to get the custom dimensions. If you are framing a larger TV, you may need more than that, mine is about 60″. These are 8′ in length, cost less than $20, and I only needed two. There were a lot of options to choose from in the decorative cabinet trim section. I wanted something decorative that looked like a fancy picture frame but not too thick, so I picked up this trim moulding at my local Home Depot. (This post contains affiliate links) Materials: This project is so cheap and easy that you’ll want to frame all your TVs. ![]() I ended up building a custom frame for our existing TV for less than $50. ![]() However, they’re expensive and we really don’t need another TV, and the frames alone cost almost $500! Nope. I love those super chic frame TVs that look like wall art. After adding the new media console, I thought the TV needed a little sprucing up. Today, I’ll be showing you how to build a TV frame with just a few simple steps.
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