Building Cornice Boards

Cornices help to create an interesting layering effect when used to top off other curtains and window coverings.

Building cornice boards.

Cut two pieces 22 x 2 3 4 these are the side pieces for the cornice board. Every wood cornice begins the same way with cutting and assembling the three sided lidded box photos 2 4. Beth allen shows diy way to custom cornice board for windows. Spray the batting with adhesive.

The cornice is then ready for mounting on the wall by screwing it to a 1 2 that s screwed to the wall above the opening photos 12 14. Then you add the trim of your choice photos 5 9 and finish the cornice photo 11. 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. Allow the excess to wrap over the back edge.

Wrap the other side and pull tightly to ensure that the fabric is straight and has no wrinkles on the front side. Cut one piece 22 x 42 this is the front. Here are a few. Don t mind the grainy footage but the content is solid.

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. Benefits of a cornice board. A cornice board may not sound exciting but it provides many benefits as a window treatment. They do a great job of stylishly hiding other hardware on your window.