Diy Wood Window Cornice

I cut all the pieces for my cornice first.

Diy wood window cornice.

This is the length i cut the 1 10. If you plan to paint your cornices poplar and aspen are. 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.

What trim if any do you want to use. For the front and sides make 45 degree miter cuts where they. Everyones windows are a different size so i won t share my measurements. We added 2 inches to have a.

Follow the cut list to size the pieces. Cut cornice box for our 36 wide 34 5 opening window cornice we ll need to cut the following pieces out of. Select materials and collect key tools. 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.

It s important to measure. We started off by measuring our window and its frame. Attach sides in each side piece drill 2 pocket holes about 1 1 2 away from the edges using the kreg jig and. Cut the wood cornice pieces crown molding.

I took that measurement and added 6. Using a miter saw we cut three pieces of wood. Pre drill holes using a 1 4 drill bit. Level and mark the holes to install a heavy duty l bracket on the top right side of the window frame.

They measure 77 inches. Determine the exact placement of the cornice on the window. I cut my 1 x 8 common. Then i cut 2 more 1 10 s at 3 5.

Design elements within your home should dictate the wood type molding style and. Attach top attach the top using 9 pocket. Will you stain it or. Diy wood window cornice box assembly step 1.

Use 2 wood screws to attach the l bracket to the window frame. How to build a window cornice overview for how to build a window cornice.