How To Build A DIY TV Frame

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If you’re looking for a way to dress up your flat-screen television, why not build a DIY TV frame?

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With a couple of pieces of wood (or MDF) and some molding, you can make this easy project in a couple of hours.

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Materials

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How To Build A DIY TV Frame

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MEASURE THE TV The first step of building DIY TV frame is to measure how big it needs to be.

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CUT THE MDF The MDF is the portion of your DIY TV frame that attaches to the wall. These boards need to be wide enough to stick out further than the TV.

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PUT THE BACK OF THE FRAME TOGETHER The next step is to make a rectangular frame from the boards.

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CUT THE LONG SIDE MOLDING Then I updated the bulletin board / letter holder with a coat of black lacquer spray paint and some leopard print fabric stapled to the bulletin board.

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