Diy Wood Window Cornice

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.

Diy wood window cornice.

Pre drill holes using a 1 4 drill bit. Cut cornice box for our 36 wide 34 5 opening window cornice we ll need to cut the following pieces out of. Everyones windows are a different size so i won t share my measurements. Custom build your own window cornices for one fourth the price of store bought design the cornice to fit your home.

Determine the exact placement of the cornice on the window. They measure 77 inches. Using a miter saw we cut three pieces of wood. I cut all the pieces for my cornice first.

I cut my 1 x 8 common. We added 2 inches to have a. I took that measurement and added 6. We started off by measuring our window and its frame.

Diy wood window cornice box assembly step 1. We made straight lines on the board where we wanted to make the cuts using a square. For the front and sides make 45 degree miter cuts where they. How to build a window cornice overview for how to build a window cornice.

Cut the wood cornice pieces crown molding. If you plan to paint your cornices poplar and aspen are. Diy wooden window cornice. Then i cut 2 more 1 10 s at 3 5.

Select materials and collect key tools. What trim if any do you want to use. Use 2 wood screws to attach the l bracket to the window frame. Will you stain it or.

Plan the look of your cornice. Level and mark the holes to install a heavy duty l bracket on the top right side of the window frame. Attach sides in each side piece drill 2 pocket holes about 1 1 2 away from the edges using the kreg jig and. Attach top attach the top using 9 pocket.

Follow the cut list to size the pieces. This is the length i cut the 1 10.