Cut the wood cornice pieces crown molding.
Diy wood window cornice.
Cut cornice box for our 36 wide 34 5 opening window cornice we ll need to cut the following pieces out of.
We started off by measuring our window and its frame.
Download and print a cut list for building a window cornice.
For the front and sides make 45 degree miter cuts where they.
Select materials and collect key tools.
I cut all the pieces for my cornice first.
This 1 4 will be the top of the cornice and will rest on the cleat that we attach to the wall.
I cut my 1 x 8 common.
Attach the 1 4 to one end of the cornice with 1 1 4 pocket hole screws and wood glue.
What trim if any do you want to use.
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.
Plan the look of your cornice.
It s important to measure.
Attach top attach the top using 9 pocket.
Design elements within your home should dictate the wood type molding style and.
How to build a window cornice overview for how to build a window cornice.
We added 2 inches to have a.
Using a miter saw we cut three pieces of wood.
Now for the finish.
Follow the cut list to size the pieces.
Will you stain it or.
I applied one coat of rust oleum kona stain over the entire piece.
Custom build your own window cornices for one fourth the price of store bought design the cornice to fit your home.
Diy wood window cornice box assembly step 1.
They measure 77 inches.
We made straight lines on the board where we wanted to make the cuts using a square.