Diy Cornice Using Foam Board

Score the board with a utility knife.

Diy cornice using foam board.

Cornice board from foam insulation board making cornice boards from foam insulation board is a great way to jazz up the decor of any room. But once you read this post you ll see why you ve got to make a diy cornice board if you re saying to yourself well how can i want to make a diy cornice board if i don t even know what the heck one is yet don t worry. I used an exacto. Figure out the width that you want the cornice to be.

Make the corners of your cornice by. To cover the boards cut a piece of batting fabric 10 wider and 10 longer than your foam box including the returns. So when i decided to redo our master bedroom i started with the idea of adding cornice board window treatments. Cut 4 pieces of foam board 3 inches wide and 11 inches or the height of your cornice tall.

Add 1 5 inches and mark that. Measure the outside width of the window including the frame or wood trim around it. All about cornice boards and how to make your own diy cornice board i ve got a fun diy today that you may not even know you needed yet. They are lightweight and easy to install.

Lay the batting on a table counter or floor and then place the cornice board on top front side down. Work your way to the ends of the box snipping and folding at the corners where necessary. Cut out the length and width of foam board. Pull the batting to the back and staple trimming the excess as you go.

I did some research and found lots of examples of people using everything from craft foam board which was way to flimsy for my taste to styrofoam which we re getting better as far as stability then foam insulation board. This is the length your cornice will be including the side. How to make a cornice board valance from foam insulation 1. Under a texas sky window seat decor.

Starting in the middle wrap the batting fabric toward the back as tight as possible and secure in place with nails. Next iron your fabric then lay it out on your work surface and place the board on top of it. Using hot glue secure 2 smaller pieces to each side of the front cornice board. Measure the length of your window and add a foot to that.

Set a straightedge across the foam board at the desired valance height.