Building Cornice Window Treatment

Attaching cornice window treatments to the drywall could damage the walls of your home.

Building cornice window treatment.

See more ideas about window treatments window coverings window cornices. Pilot holes spaced about every foot in the top of the cornice 3 4 in. The box like structures over windows hiding the mechanics of shades and drapes are called window cornices. Hold the cornice tight to the wall and run 2 in.

Oct 9 2018 explore sandra russen s board cornice ideas on pinterest. Since an exterior cornice is decorative as well as functional the decorative cornice has made its way to interior decor including window treatments. Fabric to drape over the builders foam. Angle the holes slightly toward the wall.

My house has pretty boring windows. A door cornice may be a similar decoration protruding over a door frame. Builder s insulation foam 1 2 inch foam insulation only 8 per sheet from home depot. Mark on the wall near the window with a pencil exactly where you will place your cornice window treatments.

Apr 20 2019 explore linda robinson smith s board window cornices followed by 417 people on pinterest. In addition to making her upholstered headboard i made a cornice board as part of the window treatment. Add about 6 if space allows to that width and that is the length you want your cornice board to be. Batting to go between the foam and the fabric.

Duct tape to hold the builders foam together. Last month you got a sneak peak of today s project when i showed you a picture of my daughter s room. 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. 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.

A little because of the architecture of the ho. First you need to measure the width of the window including the trim. Make sure that you attach it to the one of the wood frame beams and not the drywall. Screws into the 1 2.

See more ideas about cornice window coverings window treatments. Learn how to build a cornice board in this easy diy window treatment tutorial.