Curtain Rod Cornice Box

Mount to the side of cornice box using wood glue once again.

Curtain rod cornice box.

Since this custom window treatment had two layers of hardware that was exposed steve recommended a cornice box to cover the hardware and dress up the window treatment. Miter the ends and front box pieces first. Finish attachment with screws and you re done. In this video we ll be.

From a 1 x 6 pine board cut the front a to the desired length. For the 36 inch wide window shown we cut the front 48 inches long then cut the sides b to length from the same board cornice curtain rod holder project diagram. See more ideas about window cornices curtain box wood valance. H versailtex energy saving curtain valances for living room thermal insulated adjustable window curtain valance for bedroom rod pocket 1 panel 52 by 18 inch print dark denim and grey geo 4 5 out of 5 stars 631.

Begin by measuring the curtain and curtain rod for length depth and width photo 1. Closing the top of the cornice can add shelf space above your windows allowing. Normally you would add the cornice over the curtain rod. In order to mount the curtain rod holder we inserted the aluminum pole with curtains attached and place at your desired height.

Here s a look at the curtains hung with curtain clips on the aluminum pole. 3 then cover the valance box with batting to make the corners and the edges softer. You can build from wood and upholster styro foam wood without upholstery or foam board. We used three ikea bettylig curtain rod brackets so the curtain rod would be well supported mounting them on the front of the box.

A curtain cornice can add architectural detail to the space above your window while hiding unsightly drapery rods. Measure with the curtains open so you take into account their thickness when bunched. Sand the outside faces of the front and sides with 120 grit sandpaper. Add an inch or so to the depth and the width of the curtain rod to make sure the cornices will cover everything.

The purpose is to conceal the rod and give a finished look.