Diy Wood Window Cornice

Attach top attach the top using 9 pocket.

Diy wood window cornice.

I applied one coat of rust oleum kona stain over the entire piece. They measure 77 inches. Will you stain it or. How to build a window cornice overview for how to build a window cornice.

Diy wood window cornice box assembly step 1. Follow the cut list to size the pieces. What trim if any do you want to use. Cut the wood cornice pieces crown molding.

Attach sides in each side piece drill 2 pocket holes about 1 1 2 away from the edges using the kreg jig and. Design elements within your home should dictate the wood type molding style and. Using a miter saw we cut three pieces of wood. I cut my 1 x 8 common.

Cut cornice box for our 36 wide 34 5 opening window cornice we ll need to cut the following pieces out of. If you plan to paint your cornices poplar and aspen are. It s important to measure. For the front and sides make 45 degree miter cuts where they.

We added 2 inches to have a. 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. Now for the finish. Plan the look of your cornice.

We made straight lines on the board where we wanted to make the cuts using a square. Staple one side of the batting on the interior corner using a staple gun and 5 8â staples. This 1 4 will be the top of the cornice and will rest on the cleat that we attach to the wall. 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. I cut all the pieces for my cornice first.