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 cornices.
Select materials and collect key tools.
We added 2 inches to have a.
They measure 77 inches.
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.
We made straight lines on the board where we wanted to make the cuts using a square.
Design elements within your home should dictate the wood type molding style and.
What trim if any do you want to use.
If you plan to paint your cornices poplar and aspen are.
This is the length i cut the 1 10.
It s important to measure.
I took that measurement and added 6.
Plan the look of your cornice.
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.
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.
Will you stain it or.
Diy wooden window cornice.
I cut my 1 x 8 common.
Attach top attach the top using 9 pocket.
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 all the pieces for my cornice first.
Diy wood window cornice box assembly step 1.
Using a miter saw we cut three pieces of wood.