Diy Wooden Window Cornices

Cut the wood cornice pieces crown molding.

Diy wooden window cornices.

Attach sides in each side piece drill 2 pocket holes about 1 1 2 away from the edges using the kreg jig and. I cut my 1 x 8 common. Everyones windows are a different size so i won t share my measurements. I took that measurement and added 6.

Custom build your own window cornices for one fourth the price of store bought design the cornice to fit your home. We started off by measuring our window and its frame. Diy wood window cornice box assembly step 1. Measure the sides of the cornice and cut the crown ogee and cap molding to fit with 45 degree miter cuts at the outside corners and 90 degree cuts where the pieces will meet the wall.

This is the length i cut the 1 10. 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. Design elements within your home should dictate the wood type molding style and. Install all the sidepieces with wood glue and inch brad nails then measure and miter cut the front pieces of molding to fit and install.

Using a miter saw we cut three pieces of wood. Select materials and collect key tools. Plan the look of your cornice. We made straight lines on the board where we wanted to make the cuts using a square.

Cut cornice box for our 36 wide 34 5 opening window cornice we ll need to cut the following pieces out of. Diy wooden window cornice. If you plan to paint your cornices poplar and aspen are. Attach top attach the top using 9 pocket.

I cut all the pieces for my cornice first. We added 2 inches to have a. Will you stain it or.