Building A Window Cornice Box

We did this step before building the cornice box because it was easier to maneuver the front piece as just a board than when it had all other kinds of phalanges attached to it.

Building a window cornice box.

If you plan to paint your cornices poplar and aspen are. Verify this with your stud finder or locate studs to screw your brackets into. Draw a box the length and height of your cornice on a piece of the mdf. If you want a decorative edge on your cornice.

Will you stain it or. You will need almost one box for each board depending on the size of your cornice. How to build a window cornice overview for how to build a window cornice. Download and print a cut list for building a window cornice.

Most windows have a header above them which means there is solid wood all across the window opening which is perfect for attaching the l brackets. Then starting in the top and middle of your board wrap your batting and fabric around the header and pin into place. Then mark two pieces of. Cut the wood using a circular saw.

To mount the cornice to the wall use heavy duty l brackets. For my cornice boxes i had a depth of 5 on the window blinds and 5 5 on the sliding door vertical blinds. For the front and sides make 45 degree miter cuts where they. When measuring the length.

Plan the look of your cornice. Wider drapes need more. The length of the returns sides on the cornice boards depends on the width of the drapes. Follow the cut list to size the pieces.

How to build and install an upholstered window cornice box step 1. What trim if any do you want to use. I cut all the pieces for my cornice first. Using a square draw a straight line on the marks you made on the 1x8s.

Measure the interior width of the window and add four inches to the overall measurement. Design elements within your home should dictate the wood type molding style and. Cut the wood cornice pieces crown molding. Use a circular saw or table saw to cut out.

Select materials and collect key tools. I highly suggest ironing your fabric first if there are any creases in it. Custom build your own window cornices for one fourth the price of store bought design the cornice to fit your home.