Diy Wood Window Cornice

We started off by measuring our window and its frame.
Diy wood window cornice. Plan the look of your cornice. Staple one side of the batting on the interior corner using a staple gun and 5 8â staples. Will you stain it or. Attach top attach the top using 9 pocket.
I cut my 1 x 8 common. If you plan to paint your cornices poplar and aspen are. It s important to measure. For the front and sides make 45 degree miter cuts where they.
We added 2 inches to have a. Attach the 1 4 to one end of the cornice with 1 1 4 pocket hole screws and wood glue. I cut all the pieces for my cornice first. They measure 77 inches.
Custom build your own window cornices for one fourth the price of store bought design the cornice to fit your home. How to build a window cornice overview for how to build a window cornice. 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. Download and print a cut list for building a window cornice.
We made straight lines on the board where we wanted to make the cuts using a square. Cut the wood cornice pieces crown molding. This 1 4 will be the top of the cornice and will rest on the cleat that we attach to the wall. Follow the cut list to size the pieces.
Design elements within your home should dictate the wood type molding style and. I applied one coat of rust oleum kona stain over the entire piece. Select materials and collect key tools. Diy wood window cornice box assembly step 1.
Attach sides in each side piece drill 2 pocket holes about 1 1 2 away from the edges using the kreg jig and. Now for the finish.