Diy Wood Window Cornice

Download and print a cut list for building a window cornice.

Diy wood window cornice.

Design elements within your home should dictate the wood type molding style and. Then i cut 2 more 1 10 s at 3 5. 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.

If you plan to paint your cornices poplar and aspen are. How to build a window cornice overview for how to build a window cornice. Follow the cut list to size the pieces. We made straight lines on the board where we wanted to make the cuts using a square.

Attach top attach the top using 9 pocket. Cut cornice box for our 36 wide 34 5 opening window cornice we ll need to cut the following pieces out of. Use 2 wood screws to attach the l bracket to the window frame. 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.

For the front and sides make 45 degree miter cuts where they. Attach sides in each side piece drill 2 pocket holes about 1 1 2 away from the edges using the kreg jig and. Pre drill holes using a 1 4 drill bit. It s important to measure.

Custom build your own window cornices for one fourth the price of store bought design the cornice to fit your home. They measure 77 inches. Cut the wood cornice pieces crown molding. Using a miter saw we cut three pieces of wood.

Diy wood window cornice box assembly step 1. Select materials and collect key tools. Diy wooden window cornice. I took that measurement and added 6.

This is the length i cut the 1 10. I cut my 1 x 8 common. We started off by measuring our window and its frame. Determine the exact placement of the cornice on the window.

Plan the look of your cornice. We added 2 inches to have a.