Diy Wood Window Cornice

How to build a window cornice overview for how to build a window cornice.

Diy wood window cornice. Use 2 wood screws to attach the l bracket to the window frame. Select materials and collect key tools. I cut my 1 x 8 common. If you plan to paint your cornices poplar and aspen are.

What trim if any do you want to use. It s important to measure. We added 2 inches to have a. They measure 77 inches.

This is the length i cut the 1 10. I took that measurement and added 6. I cut all the pieces for my cornice first. Level and mark the holes to install a heavy duty l bracket on the top right side of the window frame.

Plan the look of your cornice. We made straight lines on the board where we wanted to make the cuts using a square. I measured my window from one end of the trim to the other if you don t have trim just measure the width of the window opening. Download and print a cut list for building a window cornice.

Follow the cut list to size the pieces. Attach top attach the top using 9 pocket. Design elements within your home should dictate the wood type molding style and. Pre drill holes using a 1 4 drill bit.

We started off by measuring our window and its frame. Then i cut 2 more 1 10 s at 3 5. Custom build your own window cornices for one fourth the price of store bought design the cornice to fit your home. Everyones windows are a different size so i won t share my measurements.

Cut cornice box for our 36 wide 34 5 opening window cornice we ll need to cut the following pieces out of. Will you stain it or. Attach sides in each side piece drill 2 pocket holes about 1 1 2 away from the edges using the kreg jig and. Diy wood window cornice box assembly step 1.

Cut the wood cornice pieces crown molding. Using a miter saw we cut three pieces of wood.