Diy Wooden Window Cornices

I cut my 1 x 8 common.

Diy wooden window cornices.

Select materials and collect key tools. We started off by measuring our window and its frame. This is the length i cut the 1 10. Cut the wood cornice pieces crown molding.

I cut all the pieces for my cornice first. We added 2 inches to have a. Design elements within your home should dictate the wood type molding style and. Attach sides in each side piece drill 2 pocket holes about 1 1 2 away from the edges using the kreg jig and.

What trim if any do you want to use. Will you stain it or. Diy wooden window cornice. Custom build your own window cornices for one fourth the price of store bought design the cornice to fit your home.

Diy wood window cornice box assembly step 1. 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. We made straight lines on the board where we wanted to make the cuts using a square. It s important to measure.

Everyones windows are a different size so i won t share my measurements. 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. I took that measurement and added 6. If you plan to paint your cornices poplar and aspen are.

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