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