We started off by measuring our window and its frame.
Diy wood window cornice.
We made straight lines on the board where we wanted to make the cuts using a square.
Using a miter saw we cut three pieces of wood.
Attach the 1 4 to one end of the cornice with 1 1 4 pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Custom build your own window cornices for one fourth the price of store bought design the cornice to fit your home.
Will you stain it or.
Diy wood window cornice box assembly step 1.
I applied one coat of rust oleum kona stain over the entire piece.
Cut cornice box for our 36 wide 34 5 opening window cornice we ll need to cut the following pieces out of.
For the front and sides make 45 degree miter cuts where they.
What trim if any do you want to use.
If you plan to paint your cornices poplar and aspen are.
This 1 4 will be the top of the cornice and will rest on the cleat that we attach to the wall.
How to build a window cornice overview for how to build a window cornice.
Cut the wood cornice pieces crown molding.
Now for the finish.
It s important to measure.
Staple one side of the batting on the interior corner using a staple gun and 5 8â staples.
Select materials and collect key tools.
Attach top attach the top using 9 pocket.
Follow the cut list to size the pieces.
I cut my 1 x 8 common.
We added 2 inches to have a.
Wrap the entire box with 1 2â batting ensuring that the batting is adhered to flat to the wood and that there are no wrinkles.
I cut all the pieces for my cornice first.
They measure 77 inches.
Design elements within your home should dictate the wood type molding style and.