Diy Window Cornice Foam Board

On the other hand a cornice is a hard treatment.

Diy window cornice foam board.

Using hot glue secure 2 smaller pieces to each side of the front cornice board. I used an exacto. Instead a cornice is an upholstered board that is attached to the wall above your window. Add 1 5 inches and mark that.

To cover the boards cut a piece of batting fabric 10 wider and 10 longer than your foam box including the returns. Following the directions of the foam core board tutorials i built my cornices from my foam panels. Cut 4 pieces of foam board 3 inches wide and 11 inches or the height of your cornice tall. Starting in the middle wrap the batting fabric toward the back as tight as possible and secure in place with nails.

Score the board with a utility knife. Cut out the length and width of foam board. Set a straightedge across the foam board at the desired valance height. Figure out the width that you want the cornice to be.

See more ideas about window cornices cornice window cornice diy. Feb 19 2019 explore poppy khan s board window cornice diy on pinterest. Measure the outside width of the window including the frame or wood trim around it. How to make a cornice board valance from foam insulation 1.

Measure the length of your window and add a foot to that. There is no hanging fabric. In this way cornices provide a more structured window treatment option than valences do while also creating interest through the fabric that you use. This is the length your cornice will be including the side.

First you need to measure the width of your window and decide how deep you need to make your cornice board and how tall you want it. An easy window treatment that s not permanent and costs just a few dollars. Cut 4 small pieces from 1 3 inch piece of foam board and use them as stabilizers for the side of the cornice. Make the corners of your cornice by.

Work your way to the ends of the box snipping and folding at the corners where necessary.