Diy Wooden Window Cornices
Attach sides in each side piece drill 2 pocket holes about 1 1 2 away from the edges using the kreg jig and.
Diy wooden window cornices. 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. Custom build your own window cornices for one fourth the price of store bought design the cornice to fit your home. Measure the sides of the cornice and cut the crown ogee and cap molding to fit with 45 degree miter cuts at the outside corners and 90 degree cuts where the pieces will meet the wall. Everyones windows are a different size so i won t share my measurements.
We made straight lines on the board where we wanted to make the cuts using a square. I cut my 1 x 8 common. Install all the sidepieces with wood glue and inch brad nails then measure and miter cut the front pieces of molding to fit and install. Cut cornice box for our 36 wide 34 5 opening window cornice we ll need to cut the following pieces out of.
This is the length i cut the 1 10. We added 2 inches to have a. Diy wooden window cornice. What trim if any do you want to use.
Select materials and collect key tools. They measure 77 inches. Plan the look of your cornice. Diy wood window cornice box assembly step 1.
We started off by measuring our window and its frame. It s important to measure. Will you stain it or. Cut the wood cornice pieces crown molding.
I took that measurement and added 6. If you plan to paint your cornices poplar and aspen are. Design elements within your home should dictate the wood type molding style and.