In this video, purchasing a picture frame TV can be costly, but building your own frame for an existing TV is both easy and inexpensive.

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With unlimited molding styles to choose from at your local home center or lumberyard, the frame's look can quickly become a cohesive addition to any décor. I chose the modern look of a 1x2 board with a delicate inset cove molding to match the look of the built-in shelving around my TV and finished it with gold spray paint to complete a custom-built frame for my TV.

Materials:
(2) 1x2x8’ boards
(2) 3/8”x3/8”x4’ cove molding [amzn.to/3xk8Bqt]
2-inch finish nails [amzn.to/3vpyJ2R]
5/8-inch finish nails [amzn.to/43z5lni]
Wood glue [amzn.to/3IZdGHi]
Wood filler [amzn.to/3IV6EDF]
Spray paint [amzn.to/3PC3DMh]

Tools:
Miter Saw
Pneumatic Nail Gun
Drill and chisel or multi-tool
Speed Square
Clamps
Sanding Sponge

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